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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A respectful tribute to the sentinel guards who keep vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery combines evocative illustrations with spare text describing how Tomb Guards execute their duties with exacting precision to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
An ideal first reference book for elementary grade students, this fun title focuses on kids' favorite subjects including dinosaurs, rocks and minerals, weather, science, ancient civilizations and more. The question-and-answer format makes it appealing and approachable.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Amid the horrors of World War II, Irena Sendler was an unlikely and unsung hero. While many people lived in fear of the Nazis, Irena defied them, even though it could have meant her life. She kept records of the children she helped smuggle away from the Nazis' grasp, and when she feared her work might be discovered, she buried her lists in jars, hoping to someday recover them and reunite children with their parents. This gripping true story of a woman...