Stephanie Watson
2) The club
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
When a group of friends starts getting together to play an old game that they discovered in a basement called "Black Magic," they begin to discover that the game's promise of granting good fortune at the expense of enemies is coming true, to a horrific extent.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title will inform readers about Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, the organizers, the march's purpose, and King s famous speech, I Have a Dream. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
In the face of injustice, people band together to work for change. Through their influence, what was once unthinkable becomes common. This title traces the history of the gay rights movement in the United States, including the key players, watershed moments, and legislative battles that have driven social change. Iconic images and informative sidebars accompany compelling text that follows the movement from before the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Explores the life and career of Elvis Presley, including his impoverished childhood, success as a singer who bridged African American and white musical styles, movie and Las Vegas career, personal life, and unexpected death.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
This title examines an important historic event-the powerful tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas on May 20 and May 31, 2013. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores what happened when the tornadoes struck, how people took shelter, and how victims are rebuilding. Also discussed are the science behind tornadoes and how meteorologists predict and track them. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected...
10) Pencilvania
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
Twelve-year-old Zora finds herself transported into a fantastic world where all of her drawings have come to life.
12) The Wee Hours
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A child's dreams take the form of mischievous Wee Hours who ransack her bedroom until the milder morning hours come and put the Wee Hours to bed"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Every day, about 70,000 young people are detained within the U.S. criminal justice system. Thousands of them are tried as adults, and housed in adult prisons. Once in detention centers and jails, young people are vulnerable to violence and sexual abuse. Incarcerated Youth presents a powerful, real-world look at the lives of these vulnerable young people.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
This book is an introduction to a career as a police officer, discussing responsibilities of a particular role from patrol officer to FBI agent, police application process, exams, training at a police academy, investigative agents, federal law enforcement, opportunities, and earnings.
17) Trans fats
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Learn about trans fats, how it blocks arteries, and when it became popular to use in food preparation.
Author
Pub. Date
2009, c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"This Is Me" features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a licensed psychologist to help preteen and teen girls handle physical challenges. Topics include obesity, diabetes, nut allergies, lactose intolerance, asthma, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and speech impediments.
19) Anorexia
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Explores anorexia, explaining what it is, what causes it, who is at risk of developing it, and how it is diagnosed and treated. Includes a glossary and lists of further reading and resources.
20) Bulimia
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores bulimia, explaining what it is, what causes it, its physiological and psychological effects, how it is treated, and body image. Includes a glossary and lists of further reading and resources.