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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In 1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the second female to serve on the United States Supreme Court. This honor for Ginsburg also marked a turning point for women in the field of law. Ginsburg had endured great adversity to achieve her Supreme Court appointment. As a Jewish woman coming of age in the 1950s, she dealt with not only anti-Semitism but also gender discrimination. And even though she graduated first in her class, she received no job offers....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"US Olympian Aly Raisman is a leader in and out of the gym. She has risen to great prominence as an outspoken voice against sexual assault. This title covers the most fascinating details of her life as a gold-winning gymnast"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Zelensky got his start as an actor, running for president of Ukraine as a populist candidate in 2019. He seemed an unlikely hero, yet he quickly revealed his resolve as Putin's forces threatened his homeland"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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An account of the life of Beyoncé, from her career as a child performer, to the success of Destiny's Child, her work as an actress, and her ascension to the pop star stratosphere--one of the most successful performers ever!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. Learn about the New York Times best-selling author who has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many other accolades"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential and inspiring leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The minister and social activist won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated in 1968."--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"The Sunrise Movement is a youth-led group combating climate change. Eight activists of various backgrounds came together and created the Sunrise Movement. Discover the group's goals for a greener future, their successes, and much more"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Follow John's journey from shy student to powerhouse social media engager and best-selling YA author. Learn how he turned quirkiness and talent into a winning formula that has earned him millions of fans around the world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Rihanna is an award-wining, worldwide music superstar. But her success extends beyond music. She is also a successful businesswoman. Discover more about Rihanna from her personal life to her next big projects"--