Sheila Keenan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of the statesman, scientist, inventor, and Founding Father of the United States.
"Ben Franklin was a famous inventor, statesman, and writer who helped the thirteen colonies become the United States. From inventing the lightning rod to helping write the Declaration of Independence, his big ideas had a lasting impact on American history. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Ben Franklin's life...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! One of the most iconic monsters of all time comes to life in our What Is the Story Of? series. From his origins in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, through his many movie portrayals in the twentieth century, Frankenstein is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. His iconic look is a go-to Halloween costume for kids and adults alike. But how did the mad scientist and his creation...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"The Mummy's story was inspired by the opening of King Tut's tomb in 1922. The film producers of the early Dracula and Frankenstein films wasted no time creating a character who's been creeping out of his coffin and entertaining audiences since 1932. Author Sheila Keenan explains the history of the movie and its remakes, the legendary curse of King Tut's mummy, and what lies ahead for this monstrous creature"--
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All day long, you're on the go.
You don't have time to watch a crow.
But we're here... and here... and there.
We poke our beaks, in everywhere.
Crows can be noisy. They can be nosy and bold, too, which some people find annoying. But if you are lucky enough to live in a place where crows roost, you know they can also be funny, ingenious, and beautiful.
Beautiful to look at and fun to read aloud, this book created by Sheila Keenan and Kevin Duggan...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 5
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In this illustrated volume, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences. Filled with surprising stories of accidental genius and brilliant mistakes -- from the French publisher who invented the phonograph before Edison but forgot to...
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"In 1954, Godzilla appeared on screen for the first time in a Japanese film directed by Ishiro Honda. Awakened by nuclear radiation, the enormous sea monster has appeared in over thirty other films, making Godzilla the longest-running film franchise in history. Known as the "King of the Monsters," Godzilla has earned a huge fanbase worldwide. The dinosaur-like amphibian has been featured alongside friends and foes such as Mothra and Mechagodzilla,...
13) Dogs of war
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 2
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Three fictional stories, told in graphic novel format, about soldiers in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War who were aided by combat dogs. Based on true stories.