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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 6
Description
A remarkable true story from social justice advocate and national bestselling author Julissa Arce about her journey to belong in America while growing up undocumented in Texas. Born in the picturesque town of Taxco, Mexico, Julissa Arce was left behind for months at a time with her two sisters, a nanny, and her grandma while her parents worked tirelessly in America in hopes of building a home and providing a better life for their children. That is,...
Author
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Biography of Erastus Smith, known as Deaf because of his inability to hear, celebrating the gumption that led the sickly man from New York to Texas where he became strong, married, earned the respect of his neighbors, and became a hero in Texas' fight for independence from Mexico.
10) George W. Bush
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Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides an overview of George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States.
13) George W. Bush
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the life of George W. Bush, who became the forty-third president after the closest presidential race in United States history.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"José de la Luz Sáenz (1888-1953)--or Luz--believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his ability to quickly learn languages, he became part of the Intelligence Office in Europe. However, despite his hard work and intellect, Luz often didn't receive credit for...
16) Sam Houston
Author
Pub. Date
1991
Description
A brief account of Sam Houston who served as a Congressman and Governor of Tennessee before his association with Texas began.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A high-action portrait of the infamous historical pirate who pursued high-seas ambitions as a youth before settling down in New Orleans describes how he became a respected businessman, made pivotal contributions to the War of 1812 and exposed a British invasion plot.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A picture book biography of Ignacio (Nacho) Anaya, a waiter at the Victory Club in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, and the events surrounding the creation, in 1940, of the globally-popular tortilla chip, cheese, and jalape©ło pepper snack that bears his name-nachos"--