Michael V. Uschan
1) The 1940s
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English
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Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of one of the pivotal decades of the twentieth century, a period of transition and crisis for the nation and for its citizens.
3) Halle Berry
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English
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Presents an overview of the life and accomplishments of the Oscar winning actress.
4) The 1910s
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.2 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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Describes aspects of the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States between 1910 and 1919 including the Progressive Movement, World War I, and the silent film.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the fateful encounter at the Little Bighorn River on June 25, 1876, between the Seventh Cavalry troops commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Custer and the Cheyenne and Lakota Sioux led by Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
17) Serena Williams
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English
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Describes the life and career of the famous tennis player, from her rise to the top of the tennis world, her competitive spirit against her sister Venus, and her return to professional tennis.
18) Jet Li
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English
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Presents the life and career of Chinese martial artist and action movie star Jet Li, from his childhood in Beijing and his film work to the charity he began after surviving the tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004.
19) Thomas Jefferson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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An overview of the life of Thomas Jefferson, from his early years ona plantation in Virginia through his education and political career to his rolein the American Revolution and years as president.
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English
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This book discusses careers for people interested in how government and politics shape daily life in the United States. Careers discussed in this book include staffers who work for members of Congress, journalists, lawyers, social activists, and teachers. --Amazon