Grade 9

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History

The Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis

Through a lens of primary sources, this intriguing title looks at the pivotal crisis from the Cold War during which the Soviet Union set up nuclear missiles in Cuba. Well-crafted text and… More →

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Health · Social Studies

The COVID-19 Pandemic

When people boarded the Diamond Princess cruise ship in February 2020, they had no idea their luxury vacation would turn into a nightmare of quarantine, sickness, and death. Using real… More →

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History

The Cuban Missile Crisis

Separated by only about 100 miles (160 km) of water, the United States felt threatened by Soviet-backed Cuba in the 1960s. It was like having the Soviet Union in their back yard. This book… More →

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History

The Dark Ages and the Vikings

Three historic battles, from the arrival of the Vikings in early Britain to the Norman invasion, are told in graphic novel format: In 793, the sacking of Lindisfarne is the first Viking raid… More →

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History

The Displacement of Native Peoples

This revealing book examines how First Nations and Native Peoples have been displaced in the United States and Canada through treaties, empty promises, and military force. Through close… More →

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History

The Eastern Front

This exciting graphic novel recounts three historic land and air battles in Russia and Germany during World War… • A lucky escape - The Battle of Stalingrad between German and Russian troop More →

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The Economics of a Rock Concert

The concert is just starting - but what happened before that to get that concert on the stage? The Economics of a Rock Concert takes a fascinating look at the production process and financing More →

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Economics

The Economics of a Video Game

The video game is fresh out of the packaging - but what happened before that to get that game into your hands? The Economics of a Video Game takes a fascinating look at the production process More →

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Economics

The Economics of Making a Movie

The movie is just starting - but what happened before that to get that movie in the theater? The Economics of Making a Movie takes an interesting look at the production process and financing… More →

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Economics

The Economics of the Super Bowl

The half-time show is just beginning - but what happened before that to get the Super Bowl on the field? The Economics of the Super Bowl takes a fascinating look at the production process and More →

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High Interest

The Great Chicago Fire

True or false? In October 1871, a cow kicked a lantern over and sparked a fire that would destroy much of the city of Chicago. The cow tale is likely not the true story, but the damage and… More →

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