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Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Did people in the Middle Ages really believe the Earth was flat? Was Columbus the first European to reach the New World? Were European explorers really treated like gods by the indigenous peoples they encountered? You probably think you know the answers to these questions, but sometimes textbooks don't tell the whole truth. This book takes a deep dive into the Age of Exploration, separating myth from reality. Grade-appropriate text is supported by...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The Revolutionary War was a bloody eight-year battle. From the first gunshot in Lexington to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, see how America's fight for independence unfolded. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event"--From the publisher's web site.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
This title examines the response of American leaders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks from George W. Bush's declaration of the War on Terror to Barack Obama pulling the last troops from Iraq and Donald Trump's reauthorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing, a division of Abdo
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Some places are tied to important historical events and hold special value for people in their communities. There are many incredible historical sites to visit, from battlefields and palaces to religious buildings. Historical Site Bucket List examines some amazing historical sites and their importance to humanity.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
This encyclopedia highlights 20 different horses. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult horses and foals, readers learn about the history, the appearance, and the training of various horse breeds. Features include a horse diagram, a coat color chart, information about horse care, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"During World War II, Japanese Americans were forced to live in internment camps. Readers will examine the racism and fear that led to internment, what life was like in internment camps, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"On February 1, 1960, four young black men sat down at a Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and staged a nonviolent protest against segregation. At that time, many restaurants in the South did not serve black people. Soon, thousands of students were staging sit-ins in 55 states, and within six months, the lunch counter at which they'd first protested was integrated. How did a lunch counter become a symbol of civil rights? Readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
This title examines Ground Zero from the 9/11 terrorist attacks to the cleanup of the debris of the Word Trade Center to the construction of the Freedom Tower, the Tribute in Light, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and the continued rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex's buildings.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses efforts of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic such as working with an unknown pathogen, PPE and equipment shortages, having to quarantine away from family, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title examines the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic from its emergence in Wuhan, China, to its worldwide spread. Actions by different countries to slow its spread such as lockdowns, face masks, social distancing, and widespread testing are examined.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
This title examines heroes of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the initial and continuing effects of the event on first responders, the New York City fire and police departments, rescue workers, service dogs, and volunteers and includes the creation of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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