Sara Green
1) Target
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Target hits the bull's-eye when it comes to understanding its customers. The superstore offers everything from food, to clothing, to educational fundraising. Explore this inspiring title and learn how Target became one of the nation's largest discount retailers.
2) Chihuahuas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Chihuahuas are small dogs with big personalities. A blend of the Chinese Crested and Techichi breeds, these travel-size dogs are popular pets in the United States today. Eager students will learn about the origins of the world's smallest toy breed!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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West Highland White Terriers are friendly, fun-loving dogs with shiny, white coats. Once used for hunting, these dogs enjoy running in open spaces, chasing animals, and digging holes in the ground. Children will learn about the history of the breed and the activities Westies participate in today.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Friesian horse may be large and powerful, but it is also quick and graceful. A champion at both dressage and driving, the breed is also known for excellent pleasure riding. Hop on a Friesian and learn its nature, history, and where it excels in the equine world today!
5) Bill Gates
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ever since he cofounded Microsoft, Bill Gates has been one of the most influential people in computer development. And though he is one of the richest people in the world, he has pledged to give away most of his wealth to charities. Learn how this college dropout changed the world in this title for young students.
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English
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There's no mistaking the hammerhead shark. Its wide-set eyes are separated by a mallet-shaped snout equipped with sensors for tracking down the trickiest prey. The hammerhead's favorite quarry is the stingray, which it pins to the ocean floor with the help of its built-in tool. Discover more about the popular predator in this title for young readers.
8) Netflix
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Netflix has played a role in making binge-watching a thing. Seventy percent of its users watch television series episode after episode after episode in one sitting! This children's book rewinds Netflix back to its beginning, when the focus was mailing DVDs, and then expands upon the company's growth over a decade.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Doberman Pinschers can be very intimidating dogs, but they are also loving and friendly. They became famous in World War I and World War II as messenger dogs and search and rescue dogs. Eager readers will learn about the physical characteristics of Doberman Pinschers and how these dogs-affectionately called Dobies-are used today.
10) Kraft
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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More than a hundred years ago, Kraft started with one man's desire to make cheese accessible and long lasting. After many experiments in his kitchen, James L. Kraft came up with processed cheese by 1916. This innovation was the first of many successes! Today, Kraft is known for its cheese Singles, Macaroni & Cheese, and many more recognized items. Kraft will inspire hungry readers with its growing product line and powerhouse partnerships.
11) Elon Musk
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Elon Musk has accomplished much in his young age, leading innovative companies like PayPal and Tesla. He has even founded a company that develops rockets for space travel! Young entrepreneurs will love finding out in this biographical title how Musk's early interests led to his career successes.
12) Sega
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Sonic the Hedgehog is Sega's iconic mascot. But the history of this company is full of many other well-known products, games, and characters. This book for young readers explores Sega's history, including how it was founded, how it grew, and how its fans continue to enjoy it. Leveled text combines with vibrant images to introduce the subject, while features map the company headquarters, highlight top games, profile a person important to the brand's...
13) My Little Pony
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Since the 1980s, the My Little Pony brand has worked to spread a message of friendship and happiness to its many fans around the world. In addition to its toys and television, My Little Pony has taken its mission to the streets through campaigns such as the International Day of Friendship. This title gallops through the history and development of the cute and positive brand!
14) Mark Zuckerberg
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It's hard to imagine daily life without social media. Mark Zuckerberg, cofounder, chairman, and CEO of Facebook has been a driving force behind the social media revolution. Discover how he became a billionaire by the age of 23 in this title for young readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Belgian horse is one of the largest horse breeds in the world. The largest Belgian in history weighed around 3,200 pounds! Used primarily for driving, they are able to pull an incredible amount of weight. The breed is also finding success in pleasure riding and the show ring. This informative title covers the build, history, and uses of the mighty breed.
16) Rottweilers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Rottweilers almost went extinct at one point in time. Now they are common pets. They were once used to pull carts in the German town of Rottweil, from which they got their name. This title will take kids through the long history of Rottweilers to the present day, where many people cherish Rotties as working dogs and pets.
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Named for its gills that look like a frilly collar, the frilled shark is unlike any other. Having changed little since prehistoric times, this eel-like shark resembles a mythical sea serpent. Sightings are rare, as the frilled shark prefers the dark waters of the deep sea. Readers will explore what is known of the fascinating species, and what is yet to be discovered.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ever seen a horse race? You may have been watching Thoroughbreds speed around the track. Pick up this exciting book and discover why the Thoroughbred is a "hot-blooded" horse breed known for its fierce spirit, incredible speed, and unstoppable energy!
19) Basset Hounds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Known for their long, floppy ears and sad eyes, people may not know that Basset Hounds have an extraordinary sense of smell. These short-legged dogs were bred to hunt rabbits and are built to track scent trails on the ground. Young readers will learn about the history of Basset Hounds, how their physical features enhance their sense of smell, and how they use their noses today.
20) Jeff Bezos
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Jeff Bezos revolutionized e-commerce in 1994 when he founded Amazon.com. Since then, the entrepreneur has guided the online retailer to success while pursuing other interests, such as creating a space travel company! Young readers will enjoy learning about this billionaire's life before Amazon in this informative title.