Non Fiction - Middle Years Accelerated Reader
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LGBTQ+ Matters
What exactly does being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender mean? How has the gay rights movement helped to change society's view of the LGBT community during the past century? What is it like to have same-sex parents? How do people ""come out"" to...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.4
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Home Again: Stories About Coming Home From War
Produced in partnership with The Royal British Legion for the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
A child evacuee, a Bletchley Park codebreaker, a rebel fighter, an Indian Army soldier...
Each inspiring and authentic story helps to bring the end of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.4
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Fernandes
Since joining Manchester United in January 2020, Bruno Fernandes has set the Premier League alight. The versatile attacking midfielder has become a relentless and prolific goal-scorer, catapulting his team towards the top. Follow his brilliant ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.4
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Rice
When Declan Rice was released by Chelsea's youth academy at the age of 14, he was devastated. But he wasn't going to let that get in the way of his Premier League dreams. He worked harder than ever, and by the time he was 20, he was the captain and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.4
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Erling Braut Haaland (Football Rising Stars)
A force of nature, Erling Braut Haaland is one of the most sought-after strikers in world football. The goal-scoring machine from Norway made his mark for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga, as well as in the Champions League. Following in ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Extraordinary Life Of Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was:
An activist
A campaigner for equal rights
An inspiration
Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
My Survival: A Girl On Schindler’s List
Rena Finder was only eleven when the Nazis forced her and her family – along with all the other Jewish families – into the ghetto in Krakow, Poland. Rena worked as a slave laborer with scarcely any food and watched as friends and family were sent...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Sancho
Wonder-kid Jadon Sancho's journey towards stardom has only just begun! Despite being born in 2000, and having to move abroad away from family and friends to play football, the young man didn't let that get in the way of his dreams. Discover how he ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Chloe Kelly (Tales From The Pitch)
Fast, skilful and resilient - Chloe Kelly has set the football world alight with her dazzling trickery to become one of the most exciting forwards in the women’s game.
But from taking two hours on the train to get to training as a young ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Human Rights For All
Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of human rights, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Football Rising Stars)
Trent Alexander-Arnold grew up gazing at the gates of Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium, and came through the ranks to realise his childhood dream of wearing the famous red himself. At only 21 years old, the talented right-back was part of the team ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Arts (Pride In…….)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Extraordinary Life Of Mary Seacole
A doctress
An activist
An inspiration
Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost.
...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Chloe Kelly (Football Rising Stars)
Chloe Kelly is a name that has been written into the history books of women’s football. The scorer of that goal, Chloe realised the dreams of football fans across the country. Head behind the scenes and learn what it takes to become a Lioness.
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Why We Laugh: The Science Of Giggles
Have you ever laughed at something that wasn't funny? Maybe you've laughed at a really serious moment during a film. Did you wonder why? The answer is in the science of laughter! From laughing uncontrollably in happiness to chuckling inappropriately,...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Survival In Space
April 1970: Apollo 13 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It should have been the third manned Apollo mission to land on the moon. But when an explosion on board damaged the spacecraft, it became a perilous and near-impossible ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Everest: Reaching The Roof Of The World
Everest is the world’s highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the millions of people living nearby, it has always been a magical place, known as “Goddess Mother of the World” or the “Peak of Heaven”. To ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Extraordinary Life Of Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is:
A student
A campaigner
An inspiration
Malala is known across the world for her bravery, resilience and hope in the face of terrifying adversity. From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Unbelievable Football: The Most incredible True Football Stories (You Never Knew)
Do you think you know everything there is to know about football?
Have you heard of ...
* The psychic octopus who could predict the winner?
* The Lancashire Lasses who became football's best kept secret?
* The dog detective who saved the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 5.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
STEM (Pride In…..)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Southgate
Gareth Southgate was once just a boy with a big England dream. But he knew he couldn't get there without hard work. He trained every day, honed his defensive qualities and quickly became a formidable centre-back for club and country. He went on to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Football Rising Stars)
Marie-Antoinette Katoto is one of the best finishers in football. A shy character off the pitch, but an unstoppable force on it, she’s a striker that most defences fear. Raised in Paris, the record-breaking goalscorer is still only at the beginning...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
What It Was Like To Be A………Viking
The Vikings were a terrifying force that changed history across the globe – from Canada all the way to Iraq. But they were merchants as well as marauders, explorers as well as adventurers. The greatest seafarers and shipbuilders of their age, they ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Why We Rage: The Science Of Anger
Have you ever flown off the handle with your best friend or sibling? Maybe you were just so angry, but you didn't really know why. The answer is in the science of rage! Whether you keep your anger bottled up or sometimes lash out without meaning to, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Hardback
Change (Pride In…….)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback