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4) Egypt
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to Egypt, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, and a time line.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Long before men walked in Colorado, the land that would one day become the Centennial State, was already beginning to take shape. This book investigates the natural history of Colorado from the formation of the Rocky Mountains to the earliest flora and fauna. Using easy-to-follow text and full color photographs of Colorado's majestic landscape, the book will also consider the ways Colorado's human inhabitants have shaped and changed the environment...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Susan Casey gives 20 remarkable girls and women the spotlight they deserve in this lively collection of biographical profiles. These women took action in many ways: as spies, soldiers, nurses, water carriers, fundraisers, writers, couriers, and more. Women Heroes of the American Revolution brings a fresh new perspective to their stories resulting from interviews with historians and with descendants of participants of the Revolution and features ample...
Author
Publisher
University Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[1904]
Language
English
Description
The story of the Middle Ages is, told through the lives of such men as Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Edward the Black Prince, and Joan of Arc. The Famous Men of the Middle Ages guides readers through the turbulent 'dark age' of history and sheds light on how the world transitioned from the end of ancient times to the birth of the modern era.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jazz is a uniquely American art form. This popular style of music sprang from post-slavery African-American culture, as children of slaves settled in big cities. They began to fuse their musical heritage with the influences of their new surroundings, and the result is still felt in the music we know as jazz today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses how transportation has changed since the 1950s, including how did grandparents travel around, what were cars like in the 1950s, and when did flying abroad become popular.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Throughout American history, there have always been women...
13) The airplane
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about airplanes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses how home life has changed since the 1950s, including how did grandparents clean their house, when did huge supermarkets become popular, and how did people cook in the 1970s.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"World War I neared its end in 1918, but another kind of devastation soon replaced the horrors of the battlefield. A deadly virus quickly spread, killing millions of people by the end of 1920. Follow along with the true story of a doomed pandemic that changed public health forever. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"A number of fascinating men and women have shaped the history, culture, and even geography of Colorado. From Zebulon Pike and Chipeta to William Palmer and the 'unsinkable' Molly Brown, this book biographies some of Colorado's history-making men and women. Engaging text and full color photos help students understand how the contributions of Colorado's most famous citizens have shaped it into the state it is today"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A Team Spirit Baseball edition featuring the Colorado Rockies that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes access to the Team Spirit website which provides additional information, updates and photos"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
This is the story of the disaster that struck Ireland from 1845 to 1850. Overnight, a mysterious blight attacked the potato crops, destroying the staple food of the Irish people.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"... During a visit to a space museum, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about planets, space crafts, space suits, and even dirty snowballs (i.e. comets!)! With straightforward fun facts, humorous illustrations of Fly Guy and Buzz, and vivid photographs throughout, this book is sure to be a hit with budding astronauts everywhere!"--