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41) Uganda
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the African nation of Uganda.
42) Moldova
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"A book for middle and high school students about the history and culture of Moldova."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hershey's life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didn't have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal...
44) Squirrels
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
240L
Language
English
Description
Whether they?re scrambling up trees or scampering across lawns, squirrels are fun animals to watch! Beginning readers can learn about these furry backyard visitors through low-level text and bright photos in this engaging title.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
The Cucaracha household is crawling with excitement! Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha is 21 days old and ready to give her leg in marriage. To assist her granddaughter in choosing the right husband, Martina‘s Abuela introduces her to "The Coffee Test." By pouring coffee on the shoes of her suitors, Martina will be able to determine how her would-be husband will speak to her when he‘s angry. After several scalding situations with Don Gallo,...
47) New Zealand
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of New Zealand"--Provided by publisher.
48) Ancient China
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The history of Imperial China from the building of the Great Wall to the days of the last emperor.
49) Airplanes
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to airplanes. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
50) Olympics
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
Author
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A biography for teens on Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Her long reign was filled with drama, death, intrigue, and passion, and took place during a time of great transformation, an era that bears the imprint of her personality and values as well as that of her name--the Victorian period."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people--but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today,...
53) Did Greek soldiers really hide inside the Trojan horse?: and other questions about the ancient world
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Egyptians made their pet cats into mummies. The Greeks invented the idea of going to school. Julius Caesar's last words were "Et tu, Brute?" You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let's investigate seventeen statements about the ancient world and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether the Romans ate...
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"You might be a fan of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. But did you know that real-life pirates were even more daring and charismatic? For example, Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, reportedly kept a lit fuse under his hat, creating a frightening haze of smoke around his head. William Fly, convicted of piracy in 1726, had to show his executioner how to tie the noose that went around his neck at the gallows. Pirates are...
Author
Publisher
Harpercollins Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
A love letter to the Earth shares striking photographic images from around the world that introduce such concepts as nature and science. Water, air, light. Patterns, curves, shapes, colors. Things that crawl, fly, float, run, bloom, ripen. Think of everything Earth gives us. What are you most thankful for? Includes notes from the author about related activities and resources.
57) Philippines
Author
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of the Philippines. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Full of captivating, kid-friendly information, Our Moon covers everything from the newest theories on how the moon formed, to the recent, startling discovery of water on its surface and the very real possibility of future moon colonies. Illustrated with full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index"--
59) Grand Canyon
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A fundamental introduction to the Grand Canyon, including the deserts and forests that surround it, the creatures that live in it, and how people have affected its arid environment"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An illustrated introduction to New Jersey, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.
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