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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Antarctica is a land of extremes-the coldest, windiest, highest, and driest place on the planet. It's a world where the sun stays hidden half of the year and where visitors must undergo a week of special training before it's safe to go outside (watch out for lava bombs!). It's also a place of stark beauty, history, and endless scientific research. Join beloved author G. Neri on his long-dreamed-of voyage to the ice, where he taps into his inner child...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain." This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College?...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Make way for Malala Yousafzai! It's Malala like you've never seen her before! Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an activist and trailblazer. The third book in the exciting You Are a Star nonfiction series, You Are a Star, Malala Yousafzai focuses on Malala's lifelong mission to bring educational equality and justice to all - especially young girls.Maithili...
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued. Graphic novel-like layouts and spirited text invite readers to search for the one thing that's not actually true in this thrilling yet light-hearted tale of adventure....
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
HL 690L
Language
English
Description
"The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Virginia Loh-Hagan to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Colonization of Hawaii explores the events in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way....
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
"In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what's real and what's fiction about the California Gold Rush through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text."
Author
Series
Our universe volume 7
Publisher
Playaway Products, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it's Pluto's turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Pluto in this next celestial "autobiography" in the...
11) Around Paris
Author
Series
Publisher
WS Kids, White Star Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Kids are naturally curious and that curiosity is enhanced when traveling. With this children's travel guide, they can visit popular sites around Paris like the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Place de la Concorde. The book is broken up into different itineraries and includes facts about each iconic place visited. It can be used for inspirational travel or to take along with you on a real trip to this beautiful city"--From the publisher's...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
"Most people have heard about Harriet Tubman helping enslaved people emancipate themselves. But there were many others who helped enslaved people gain their freedom through the Underground Railroad. John. P. Parker was one of them, helping enslaved people cross the Ohio River to freedom. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Parker's remarkable story."
Author
Publisher
Albatros
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The list of the classical wonders of the world has existed for many centuries, and the wonders of ancient architecture at that time were chosen by privileged scholars. The new seven wonders of the world were selected by over 600 million people who voted for the structures from 2000 to 2007. The Great Wall of China, Petra of Jordan, the Roman Colosseum, the Indian Taj Mahal and Central American Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu and the Statue of Christ the...
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2023?]
Language
English
Description
"Brains are just like cars, they all drive round and round a track, picking up information and then bringing it back. Some brains are Race Cars that like to drive extra fast. Sometimes though, they forget to sop and fully complete a task.'
But driving cars fast all the time and not servicing or maintaining them leads to overheating and burnout.
We can apply that same logic to our brains.
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition, young readers edition.
Lexile measure
1210L
Language
English
Description
"A young readers edition of Rick Atkinson's The British Are Coming. How did the United States become the country it is today? What led to its creation? Adapted from Pulitzer Prize�winner Rick Atkinson's deeply researched and stunningly vivid The British Are Coming, the young readers edition explores these questions and so much more as it delves into the American Revolution. A collection of key battles from the beginning of the war, including Lexington...
Author
Publisher
Libertas Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"We all have them. And we know everyone else does, too. But we avoid thinking about them, even though they affect our thinking deeply. What are they? They are cognitive biases, and they lead our mind to do things that might not be in our best interest. We are all prone to being affect by them, yet hardly anyone takes the time to learn about them -- and how to make sure they don't have as great an impact on us. That's where this guidebook comes in,...
18) Blizzards
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Once the snow starts falling in winter, the word "blizzard" is often thrown around in conversation. But meteorologists will only use this term for specific weather conditions. Readers of this accessible book, full of essential earth-science concepts, will be surprised that snow doesn't even have to fall for a weather event to be correctly labeled a blizzard! They may also be stunned at how truly dangerous and destructive an actual blizzard can be....
19) Race day
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Young readers are invited along on an automobile race, where they can see what it is like to race, take pit stops, and zoom around other cars.
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