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61) Libya
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, religions, resources, infrastructure, and provides a timeline of major events, a fact file, and glossary of terms.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the issues leading up to the Civil War, its primary causes, principal figures, reasons for the secession of the South, first battle, and the effects of such acts as the Missouri Compromise and Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces facts about the Super Bowl, including the history of the game, famous players throughout its history, and the spectacle of the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
19.99
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title explores and explains how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. The pyramid's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the pyramid was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the pyramid.
70) Tunisia
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tunisia offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow
Pub. Date
c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The author recounts the bloody campaigns and battles fought between neighbors and touching events as recalled by soldiers and citizens of the period. The author takes us into the field hospitals and prisons and shows us what a typical soldier's life was like.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Powerful leaders emerged during the victories and defeats of the Revolutionary War. Meet the people who planned the battles, led the attacks, and shaped the war between the Patriots and the Redcoats. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing multiple accounts of an event.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The House That George Built takes readers through the process of how the presidents house came to bestarting with the contest George held to choose the perfect design for this legendary landmark, all the way to President John Adamss move into the grandiose home. Cleverly written in the familiar format of "The House That Jack Built," author Suzanne Slade supplements her rhyming verse with lively conversational prose, describing how George was involved...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the World Series, the championship series of major league baseball, and includes historical facts, trivia, and notable World Series players.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the development of aviation in the decades between the two world wars, looking at attempts by pilots to test the limits of flight. Includes a spotters' guide to aircraft of the era, as well as illustrations and a glossary.