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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.8 - AR Pts: 105
Language
English
Formats
Description
One of the greatest epic novels in history, Les Misérables is the moving story of Jean Valjean's struggle for redemption and his lifelong pursuit by Javert, a police detective determined to return Valjean to chains. Always one step ahead of Javert, Valjean encounters the tragic Fantine, and ultimately rescues Fantine's daughter, Cosette, from her wretched life with the Thénadiers, treating the child as his own as she comes of age in pre-revolutionary...
6) Justice
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1985]
Language
English
Description
Explores the development, strengths, and weaknesses of the American system of justice and the meaning of due process of law andthe rights of the accused.
7) Compassion
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the levels, significance, and effects of compassion and how it relates to science, the great religions, and conduct ina world of daily violence and tragedy.
9) Citizenship
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1990.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens and notes some citizens who "made a difference."
10) Honesty
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1990.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Defines honesty and discusses its importance in life.
11) Patriotism
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
Examines the concept of patriotism, discussing its many forms, symbols, and meanings.
12) Sportsmanship
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1990.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the differences between good and bad sportsmanship.
13) Cooperation
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1991.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the importance and the benefits of cooperation, inside and outside the home, in both everyday and emergency situations.
14) Determination
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Examines the meaning and value of determination and how it can be developed, used in combination with persistence, and maintained in the face of obstacles.
15) Work ethic
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the set of ethics, practices, and habits that promote a strong attachment to the value of work and doing the best job possible, regardless of factors such as money and prestige.
