Grade 6

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50 Things You Should Know About the Vikings

From the Series 50 Things You Should Know About

Known for their vicious raids, love of treasure, and fierce warriors: the Vikings were the most feared invaders of the Medieval period. For 300 years, they terrorized the world in their hunt Read More →

  • Dewey: 948
  • Copyright: 2023

60 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet

Sixty remarkable Americans and their inspiring stories are included in this unique book. Intended as a starting point for learning more about these important American heroes, each biography… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 920.073
  • Copyright: 2023
Spring 2024

Ableism: Deal with it and appreciate everyone's abilities

From the Series Lorimer Deal With It

This reader-directed exploration of ableism is both informative and empowering. Self-assessment quizzes, real life scenarios, myths, and Q&As all contribute to understanding ableism and… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
Fall 2023

Abolicionismo (Abolitionism): El movimiento para eliminar la esclavitud (The Movement to End Slavery)

From the Series La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)

En Estados Unidos, el movimiento abolicionista existió junto con la esclavitud desde el principio. Conoce la historia del movimiento, los abolicionistas prominentes y de qué manera los… Read More →

  • Dewey: 973.7/114
  • Copyright: 2024

Abolitionism: The Movement to End Slavery

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

The abolitionist movement fought to end slavery long before the Civil War. Abolitionists campaigned for freedom for enslaved people. Abolitionists used print materials, passionate speeches,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 960
  • Dewey: 326/.80922 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero

This story reveals the remarkable life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, or "Beckoning," who was kidnapped from his Yavapai tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted by an Italian photographer Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: 970.004'97
  • Copyright: 2008

Abraham Lincoln's Presidency

From the Series Presidential Powerhouses

Abraham Lincoln was born to poor parents, in a log cabin on the western frontier of a young nation. The unity of the United States, which had been built on the ideal that all people are… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1120
  • Dewey: 973.7092
  • Copyright: 2017

A Calf Named Brian Higgins: An Adventure in Rural Kenya

Thirteen-year-old Hannah Higgins is convinced her summer is ruined when she is forced to travel to Africa and work in a remote village in Kenya with her mom and uncle. Never having been to a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2019

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

From the Series First Avenue Classics ™

One night, the old money-lender Ebenezer Scrooge receives four visitors. The first is the ghost of his business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns Scrooge of the night ahead. The next three… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1080
  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 800
  • Copyright: 2015

A Cut Too Far

From the Series Suspended

I may be in trouble...but there's more to my story. School has never been fun for Chace. Because of his huge jaw and crooked teeth, he rarely gets through a day of classes without bullies… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine

Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through science and math. When she meets Charles Babbage, the inventor of the first mechanical… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 510.92
  • Copyright: 2015

Ada Lovelace and the Start of Computers

From the Series Graphic Science Biographies

Ada Lovelace turned her powerful imagination into a vision of the future, predicting the impact of computers on human life. Lovelace had a unique education and embraced mathematics. She… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 510.92 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

A Dangerous Magic

Fifteen-year-old Frank Sampson has a hard time following the rules. He's smart-mouthed and not so good with people. He also happens to be a highly gifted forensic sorcerer. So when the Bishop Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017
Fall 2023

Adapt or Die: Biology at Its Most Extreme!

From the Series Life on the Edge

Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and the adaptations they have made to survive Earth's most brutal biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.5
  • Dewey: 570
  • Copyright: 2023

Adele: Music Megastar

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Adele is known for her emotional songs and powerful voice. For a while Adele’s music career was in danger. She was having problems with her voice and had surgery. Fans wondered if they would… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 782.42164092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Adele: Soulful Singer

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You probably know Adele as the powerful, Grammy Award-winning soul singer of hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Set Fire to the Rain." But did you know that she: • was almost expelled… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015

Adele: Soul Music’s Magical Voice

From the Series USA TODAY Lifeline Biographies

USA TODAY, The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, perfectly captures the way fans feel about Adele and her music: "Adele doesn't just sing; she changes your life, makes you feel like you're not alone, Read More →

  • Lexile: 950
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2013

ADHD

From the Series USA TODAY Health Reports: Diseases and Disorders

ADHD haunts children into adulthood," claimed a headline in USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. The inability to focus, sit still, or complete tasks makes it very difficult for people… Read More →

  • Dewey: 618.92'8589
  • Copyright: 2011
Spring 2024

A Disappearance in Magicland

From the Series The Code Busters Club

Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters—clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They're excited for a fun-filled day at the Houdini-inspired Magicland theme park. The… Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2024

A Dreidel in Time: A New Spin on an Old Tale

Devorah and Benjamin are excited to open their Hanukkah present from Bubbe and Zayde, which turns out to be an ugly old dreidel. It's a big disappointment—until the dreidel transports them… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2019
2 titles

Adventures of the PSS 118 — Hardcover Set

From the Series Adventures of the PSS 118

Life aboard the PSS 118, a public school spaceship orbiting Jupiter, has never been stellar for Jack. But when he accidentally activates a brand-new light speed engine and transports the ship Read More →

  • Copyright: 2023
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $37.98
  • Your Price: $28.49
  • 2 titles

A Fairy-Tale Life: A Story about Hans Christian Anderson

From the Series Creative Minds Biographies

Young Hans Christian knew how life should be--just like a fairy tale. But, while he was growing up in Odense, Denmark, his life didn't seem much like a fairy tale. Although everyone was… Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 5.8
  • Dewey: 839.8'136
  • Copyright: 1994

A Family Haggadah II - Large Print Edition, 2nd Edition

Features new commentary and discussion questions for pre-teens through adult, and a full birkat hamazon (blessing after the meal). The large-print edition is ideal for seder leaders, senior… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2010

Africa Is Not a Country

Africa is not a country. From the tiny island nations of Comoros, Seychelles, and São Tomé and Príncipe, to its largest country, Africa is the only continent with land in all four… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 960
  • Copyright: 2000