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(0)Arie Kaplan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Has anyone ever told you gamers out there that your time would be better spent studying? Well, don't let go of that joystick just yet! Turns out, advancing to that next level of Super Mario Brothers has a similar effect on your brain as getting an A on your spelling test. Video games have been successful at training elite groups in the U.S. military and future doctors. Discover how they can help boost your brain power too!
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Throbbing disco beats boom at the club. Crowds move to the lively beat of dance pop hits. Fans scream and cheer for teen idols. These are the sounds of pop. After Elvis hit the scene in the 1950s, a distinct youth taste in popular music began to emerge. The sound of pop music has varied greatly in the decades since Elvis, ranging from rock to disco to boy bands to dance pop. But all pop music is defined by catchy melodies and a broad appeal to teens....
7) Gratitude
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English
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Gratitude has a way of increasing the good things that come to and from us, as positivity begets and multiplies positivity. Teens are often criticized for being entitled, greedy, spoiled, and ungrateful. Teens who demonstrate a spirit of gratitude also dr
9) Dracula
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English
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This Romanian warrior prince is believed to be the inspiration for the famous vampire Count Dracula. Known for his ruthlessness and unflinching patriotism, Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, was a complex individual whose exploits have become legendary. This book provides a comprehensive look at his life and the unique events that shaped his cruel and unyielding character. Students will not only learn about the life of the man who inspired...
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Just how dedicated can gamers be? Video games inspire people to write fan fiction, draw characters, and even dress up in costume to act out video game scenes. Read this book and dive into gaming culture. Whether you like to read comics, write stories, perform in plays, make music, create movies, or dress up in wacky outfits, video gaming culture has got something for everyone!
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Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"You might be a fan of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. But did you know that real-life pirates were even more daring and charismatic? For example, Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, reportedly kept a lit fuse under his hat, creating a frightening haze of smoke around his head. William Fly, convicted of piracy in 1726, had to show his executioner how to tie the noose that went around his neck at the gallows. Pirates are...