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Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Making government work- What the Constitution says- Serving human needs- Using and preserving the natural resources- Managing the economy- Extending influence overseas- Law enforcement and homeland security.
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The United States has only one chief executive -- the president -- who serves as both the country's head of state and head of government. In this volume, young historians will read about the jobs of the president at home and abroad, in times of peace and in times of war. Readers will also learn about the history of the presidency, what it takes to get elected president, the transfer of power from one president to the next, the vice presidency, and...
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
This book discusses the specific amendments made to the Constitution of the United States, focusing on the critical roles Constitutional amendments have played in the abolition of slavery, the role of the U.S. president, and the procedures of the U.S. legal system.
6) Michelle Wie
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
7) Jamie Foxx
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
8) Beyonce
Author
Publisher
G. Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
9) Adam Sandler
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book describes the life and career of Adam Sandler, who starred with Drew Barrymore in two successful romantic comedies.
10) Alicia Keys
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
11) Laila Ali
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
12) Peyton Manning
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
13) Usher
Author
Publisher
G. Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book describes the life and career of Usher, whose album "Confessions" won three Grammy awards.
14) FBI agent
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book describes the skills and requirements needed to become an FBI agent, discussing the work of SWAT teams, hostage rescue teams, agents who fight terrorism, agents who fight cyber crimes, and other agents enforcing federal laws.
16) Cameron Diaz
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
18) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces Barack Obama, revealing information about his early life, inspirations, and struggles on the rise to greatness and describing his winning of the 2008 election for the president of the United States.