Demi
3) Marie Curie
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The story of Marie Curie, also about Pierre Curie, and the discovery of radium.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting...
Author
Publisher
Wisdom Tales
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Abraham Lincoln has become one of the most influential and admired presidents of the U.S. Rising from a small log cabin in Kentucky to the steps of the White House, "Honest Abe" led America through some of the most momentous events of its history. Award-winning author Demi's entertaining and age-appropriate introduction to Lincoln features stunning illustrations, an appendix of fascinating facts and famous quotes from his life, as well as a timeline...
9) Joan of Arc
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the life of the patron saint of France from her birth, early childhood, to hearing the voice of the angel Michael and leading French armies against the English.
12) Genghis Khan
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Traces the life and accomplishments of the Mongol leader and military strategist who, at the height of his power, was supreme master of the largest empire ever created in the lifetime of one man.
13) Muhammad
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces Muhammad and the basic tenets of the Islamic faith.
14) Gandhi
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the story of the great leader who succeeded in bringing about social and political change in India through nonviolent means
Author
Publisher
Shen's Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated biography of Confucius (551 BCE-479 BCE), the ancient Chinese teacher, politician, thinker, and philosopher known for his popular aphorisms, his emphasis on education and study, and his models of social interaction. Includes a map and author's sources"--Provided by publisher.
20) The stonecutter
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
A stonecutter wants to be everything he is not and has to learn the hard way that what he really wants to be is exactly who he is