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Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
Lexile 480
By Frances E. Ruffin
This is the story of the historic march on Washington, D.C., highlighting Martin
Luther King, Jr’s. famous speech.
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Bats: Creatures of the Night by Joyce Milton
Lexile 510
This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of different
kinds of bats.
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Art Around the World by Heather Leonard
Lexile 580
Discusses the different types of art from around the world. Includes instructions for
making simple arts and crafts from other countries.
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From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons
Lexile 660
Explores the intricate relationship between seed and the plants which they produce.
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Discovering Mars: The Amazing Story of the Red Planet
Lexile 670
by Melvin Berger
This book represents information about Mars based on scientific knowledge as of
1992.
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So You Want to Be President? By Judith St. George
Lexile 730
This book presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics
of U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
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Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest
Lexile 830
Of New Guinea by Sy Montgomery
The Matschie’s tree kangaroo looks like a bear, climbs like a monkey, and has a belly
pocket like a kangaroo. Follow a group of researchers to a cloud forest in Papua New
Guinea to learn more about this fascinating animal.
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A Medieval Feast by Aliki
Lexile 840
Describes the preparations and celebration of a medieval feast held at an English
manor house entertaining royal guests.
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Volcanoes by Seymour Simon
Lexile 880
This book looks at how volcanoes are formed, and some of the famous and destructive
eruptions that have occurred around the world.
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We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Lexile 900
By Kadir Nelson
Using text and illustrations, this book explores the history of the Negro Leagues
baseball teams, discussing owners, players, hardships, wins, and losses.
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Toys! The Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions
Lexile 920
by Don Wulffson
This book describes the creation of a variety of toys and games, from seesaws to Silly
Putty and toy soldiers to Trivial Pursuit.
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Hurricanes: Earth’s Mightiest Storms by Patricia Lauber
Lexile 930
Tells how hurricanes form, how scientists study them, and how they affect people and
the environment throughout the twentieth century.
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Horses by Seymour Simon
Lexile 930
This brief history of horses includes how they evolved and how they have been trained
by man for work, sports, warfare, and companionship.
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My Librarian Is a Camel: How Books Are Brought to Children
Lexile 980
Around the World by Margriet Ruurs
Containing photographs, information, and personal stories about mobile libraries and
their young patrons in countries around the world this book shows some of the unique
ways by which books are delivered, including boat, camel, and elephant.