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Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Neil Armstrong, the first person to step on the moon, uttered the legendary statement: Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. This thrilling book explains how a young boy from Ohio became arguably the most famous astronaut of all time."-- Amazon.
7) Fracking
Author
Series
Publisher
Garrett Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Explains what fracking is and how it works, and discusses its impact on the environment.
10) Peyton Manning
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and career of Peyton Manning, covering his family, high school and college football experiences, success in the NFL, and more.
11) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
One of the greatest athletes alive, Serena Williams has taken the tennis world by storm in her spectacular career. From singles titles and career grand slams to doubles titles with her sister Venus, Serena has dominated womens tennis and fought through injuries countless times. Whether its her victories at Wimbledon or her home Grand Slam, the US Open, Serena has shown her versatility and style on the court. This book takes a look at her stellar career...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Library
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"No discussion of the civil rights movement of the 1960s is complete without a close look at Martin Luther King Jr. This book is an invaluable source of biographical information that uses King's own immensely powerful words to tell the story of his life and the fight for equality. The Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, and the Civil Rights Act are just some historic events described. Readers will find that King's words still resonate...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
c2015.
Language
English
Description
"Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, didn't invent the car or even his famous assembly line. However, he was the innovator who made these things wildly successful. In fact, his practices and ideas shaped American life and business in the twentieth century, even helping the war effort in World War II, and continue to do so today. This biography uses quotations and writings to trace Henry Ford's rise from humble farm boy to thriving entrepreneur"--Provided...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces the White House, the home of the president of the United States, including its history, first residents, the interior of four floors, the additions, and the constant changes that come with each new president.