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1) We were there, too!: young people in U.S. history

Author

Hoose, Phillip M

Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 17

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Biographies of dozens of young people who made a mark in American history, including explorers, planters, spies, cowpunchers, sweatshop workers, and civil rights workers.

2) Coming up clutch: the greatest upsets, comebacks, and finishes in sports history

Author

Doeden, Matt

Series

Spectacular Sports

Pub. Date

[2019]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 2

Description

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"The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the science...

3) The dark game: true spy stories from the Revolution to the 21st century

Author

Janeczko, Paul B

Pub. Date

[2010]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 9

Description

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A collection of true spy stories from throughout the history of the United States, discussing personalities, missions, traitors, technological advances, and more.

4) How to find lost treasure: in all fifty states and Canada, too!

Author

Holub, Joan

Pub. Date

2000

Description

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Describes treasures that have been lost in each of the fifty states and in various locations in Canada.

5) The dark game: true spy stories from invisible ink to CIA moles

Author

Janeczko, Paul B

Pub. Date

2012.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 9

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Describes the contributions and techniques of American spies over the course of the past two centuries, recounting dramatic missions while profiling such historical figures as anti-slavery spy Elizabeth Van Lew and the "Choctaw code talkers."