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1) Paul Revere
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 2
Description
A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.
6) Pocahontas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Tells the story of Pocahontas, the daughter of the Chief Powhatan, who married an English colonist, and traveled to England before her death in 1617.
11) Sitting Bull
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"A warrior I have been. Now, it is all over. A hard time I have had." With these words, Sitting Bull surrendered to the U.S. government on July 20, 1881. Sitting Bull spent most of his life trying to protect his people. A proud father and brave warrior, Sitting Bull wanted the Lakota Sioux to continue hunting buffalo and roaming the Plains. Although he lost this battle, Sitting Bull is remembered for his brave actions and notable accomplishments....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Fleetwood Mac was a triumph from the beginning-their first album was the UK's bestselling album of 1968. After some low points-when founder Peter Green left, some fans felt that the band continuing was sacrilege-Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined, and the band's 1977 album Rumours became one of history's immortals, a true classic that remained in the charts for years and public affection forever. In the press, the ethereal Californian Stevie...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Follow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and influential artists of his time. Witness key events unfold in his life, from his early television work with the Muppets and his commercial work in the late 1950s and early 1960s, to his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Presented in a chronological format and including primary sources and archival images, this book recounts events leading to World War II, the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, and the entry of the United States into World War II.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Presented in a chronological format and including primary sources and archival images, this book describes how civilians suffered more than half the deaths and injuries of World War II and how people in Allied countries contributed to the war effort.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Explains what caused the Great Depression and how presidents Hoover and Roosevelt dealt with the situation, discusses the social conditions of the United States at this time, and presents the key people involved with rebuilding America.