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1) Rwanda
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 10.1 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1260L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography, history, economy, political situation, and culture of the small, landlocked African nation.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Discusses the notorious trial of teenagers Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb, who, on May 21, 1924, abducted and murdered a fourteen-year-old boy. Includes discussion of the backgounds of the two young murderers and their victim, the psychological ramifications of the crime, and famed civil rights attorney Clarence Darrow's defense strategy.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books/Thomson/Gale
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
This book discusses the origins of music known as the blues which began in the Deep South and which expressed the feelings of sadness of African Americans as they confronted racism, violence, and poverty.
4) Madonna
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Profiles the early life, career goals, scandals, music, marriages, divorces, movies, troubles, and continued success of Madonna.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life, career, and imprisonment of Nelson Mandela, the African antiapartheid revolutionary. Also discusses his prominence as a statesman following his release from prison.
