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Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"On October 29, 1929, life in the United States took a turn for the worst. The stock market the system that controls money in America plunged to a record low. But this event was only the beginning of many bad years to come. By the early 1930s, one out of three people was not working. People lost their jobs, their houses, or both and ended up in shantytowns called Hoovervilles named for the president at the time of the crash. By 1933, many banks had...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Colorado's path from a territory to being annexed as the 38th state in the United States is an important part of the state's rich history. This book looks at the events leading up to Colorado's annexation, some of the reasons Colorado was made a state, and what life was like in the newly formed Centennial State in the late 19th century. Engaging and accessible text is coupled with full color photographs and primary source documents to give students...
Author
Publisher
An imprint of Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Everyone makes mistakes, but they're not often on display for the whole world to see. These blunders in sports have gone down in history and will never be forgotten.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The differences between the Federalists and Antifederalists revolved around the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. It was an argument that started in the late 1780s and in some ways, it's a debate that's still being had today; the power of the federal government versus states' rights, the interpretation of individual liberties, and urban versus rural areas. This book examines the issues from both sides, profiles the key Founding Fathers who were...
29) John Deere
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about John Deere. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
30) Colonial cooking
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of colonial America, focusing on the types of foods colonists grew, hunted, and ate, and includes recipes, as well as advice on kitchen safety and cooking equipment.
31) A Cowboy's Life
Author
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers recognize the cowboy as a symbol of the Wild West, but this book illustrates what life was like for real cowboys. Readers will learn about the Spanish origins of cowboys, as well as the rise of America's cattle industry. This book also describes cattle drives and the famous trails ridden by real cowboys. Vivid visuals are paired with engaging text to deliver an adventurous reading experience. This high-interest book is supplemented by sidebars...
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
This volume, Trade, Economic Life, and Globalization, covers the economic devastation wrought by World War II, the institutions that the Allies created to help nations recover from the war, and how the Cold War bled into the economic arena. Consumerism and the emergence of the middle class in Western countries is also a major theme, as are the challenges-and promises-created by the expansion of free trade and the collapsing of national economic boundaries....
33) AIDS Crisis
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on the AIDS crisis and gives information related to its symptoms, causes, and global impact. This hi-lo title is complete with gripping and historical photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In Toys Then and Now, leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected toys through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today."-- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
The Childs World
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses exciting finishes and key people involved in the Daytona 500, sharing the perspectives of various people involved in the races, including its founder, a chief starter, a fan, a driver, and a broadcaster.
36) Ancient Greece
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The legacy of past civilizations is still with us today. In Ancient Greece, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the people of ancient Greece, including their extraordinary cultural achievements and feats of construction. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more. Well-chosen maps and images of artifacts bring the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In August 1587, a group of about 115 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island near North Carolina. They were there to establish an English colony. Later that year, the colony's leader left the island to get supplies. His return trip was delayed. When he finally returned in 1590, the colony and its settlers were gone. What happened to the settlers? Explore the theories behind their disappearance and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries"--...
38) Spanish Flu
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on the Spanish Flu and gives information related to its symptoms, causes, and global impact. This hi-lo title is complete with gripping and historical photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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.
40) History of music
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"This title examines Western music's original European roots, the ways and styles in which it expanded, and how it has grown into such an integral part of Western culture."--Publisher's website.