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Author
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patriot fighter, and a loyalist determined to keep America under British rule"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Being lost is scary. Being lost in space is terrifying. These true tales of surviving a disaster in space follow real astronauts through harrowing ordeals in which they relied on their training, instincts, and courage to survive."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers a short history of toilets beginning with ancient times and then depicts a timeline with changes in the making of toilets along with sewer disposal and sewage treatment. Describes the manufacture of bathroom tissue and the gas and electric flushing of toilets along with the health dangers of untreated waste water.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a collection of information about the daily lives, homes, clothing, and activities in Colonial America. Describes how the European colonists, American Indians, and African slaves exchanged ideas and customs to create a unique American culture. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and an index.
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the statues of Easter Island, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including theories on how they were built, the people who built them, and what the statues are like today"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Presents the full text of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of America's national anthem and its significance through history"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the story of gold, discussing how it has been valued since ancient times, the different uses it has, where it is found in the world, and some of the stories and legends that have been told about it throughout history.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
This book describes the experiences of German immigrants upon arriving in America. The reader's choices reveal historical details from the perspective of Germans who came to Texas in the 1840s, the Dakota Territory in the 1880s, and Wisconsin before the start of World War I.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Presents the full text of the Pledge of Allegiance in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the pledge and its significance through history"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events surrounding the Boston Massacre before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a patriot apprentice, a British soldier, and a Boston servant"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events of World War II and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a member of the Dutch resistance, a Canadian soldier, and an American soldier"--Provided by publisher.