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Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
It introduces young readers to Dr. Jill Biden, best known for her roles as Second and First Lady of the United States and as an educator. Readers will love learning about Biden's early years, her education, and accomplishments. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers will learn about Armstrong's early years, his time in the military, and how he joined NASA. They will also learn about his first mission into space and his second mission when he became the first man to walk on the moon! Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Armstrong from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of...
30) Andrew Jackson
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of the seventh president from his childhood in South Carolina, through his military career in the War of 1812 and his family life, to his legacy as America's first populist president.
31) Jane Goodall
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Offers a brief biography of Jane Goodall. Describes her personal life as well as her research. Also includes a timeline of Goodall's life.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title introducing Cesar Chavez will make readers want to go out and make a change. The title starts off with Cesar's humble beginnings in Arizona with this poor family and takes you with him on his path to being one of the greatest advocates for Latino and farmworker rights. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title introduces young readers to Kamala Harris, best known for being the first female, Black, and Indian Vice President of the United States. Readers will enjoy learning about Harris's accomplishments in law and politics, as both a senator and the VP. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Table of contents History...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Though Eleanor Roosevelt was born into wealth, she still took great responsibility for the poor and struggling. This title takes you through Eleanor's life and depicts how she forever changed the role of the First Lady. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Question: Who was known as the First Lady of the U.S. civil rights movement? Answer: Coretta Scott King. She helped her husband, Martin Luther King Jr., fight for equal rights for African Americans in the 1950's and 1960's. After his death, she continued to speak out for peace and equality for all people.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces young readers to Dr. Anthony Fauci, best known for his achievements in the sciences of contagious diseases and for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Readers will enjoy learning about Fauci's early years, education, and accomplishments.
37) Draw a comic!
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
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Formats
Description
"The International Comics Library is in a lot of trouble! If Maggie can't come up with $500,000 in a week, Dr. Carl is going to bulldoze her grandfather's library and turn it into a parking lot! To save the day, she'll need all her comic drawing skills, the loyal library watchdog, and her new assistant (that's you!). With Maker Comics: Draw a Comic! you'll learn to create and print your own comics books! Follow these simple steps to sketch out your...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Looking for clever ideas to reuse and recycle the materials in your makerspace? You're in luck! From earbud bracelets and bottle cap fireflies to tin man wind chimes and cell phone slings, these amazing 10-minute upcycled projects will have kids making in no time!"--
39) Heartfire
Author
Series
Tales of Alvin Maker volume 5
Pub. Date
c1999, c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 16
Description
While Alvin Maker travels in New England, his new wife Peggy Guester attempts to use her powers to prevent bloodshed by traveling to the court of King Arthur Stuart in the British Crown Colonies, where she must confront Alvin's brother Calvin.