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Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 unpaged volume : illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles comes a compelling biography about Robert Kennedy. Americans claimed Robert Kennedy as one of their own. They called him Bobby. Lyrical and evocative text by Deborah Wiles (Countdown, Revolution, Anthem, and Kent State) brings the story of Robert F. Kennedy to life, with breathtaking illustrations by Tatyana Fazlalizadeh. Bobby is set in 1968, with a grandfather telling his grandchild about...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
George Washington wasn't just the first US president. He was also the general who led the Continental army to victory over the British. Historic images will assist beginning readers in learning about Washington's life, including his role in the founding of the United States and his presidency. Age-appropriate language and content will engage readers who are learning about Washington's impact on the nation for the first time.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ben Franklin greatly influenced all Americans with his work as a diplomat, scientist, and inventor. He signed both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. In this book, interesting biographical information written in accessible language will introduce beginning readers to one of the most famous Founding Fathers. Fascinating images of Franklin through his life and a helpful timeline of key events will connect young historians to his...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
The gold dollar coin bears the image of one of the most famous Native Americans in U.S. history; Sacagawea. Though much of her life remains a mystery, this book explores the story of this extraordinary woman who helped Lewis and Clark explore the American West. Age-appropriate language and content will help beginning readers understand this fascinating time in American history and introduce them to Sacagawea's captivating story. Exciting photographs...
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus, Giroux
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Mattie Knight loved to make things ranging from a foot warmer for her mother or toys for her older brothers. Or, when she was 12, a metal guard to prevent shuttles from shooting off looms and hurting workers. Later, Mattie invented a machine that could cut and glue the square-bottomed paper bags we still use today. Meet the woman known as "the Lady Edison."
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discusses George Ferris' invention of the Ferris Wheel and the man behind it, including the idea, the obstacles, and the eventual success"--
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Capturing the courage of a little girl facing racism and hatred alone, the true story of Ruby Bridges reveals how she helped shape American history as the first African American child sent to first grade in a white school.
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Journey to the Moon on the Apollo 12 mission with astronaut and artist Alan Bean! As a boy, Alan wanted to fly planes. As a young navy pilot, Alan wished he could paint the view from the cockpit. So he took an art class to learn patterns and forms. But no class could prepare him for the beauty of the lunar surface some 240,000 miles from Earth. In 1969, Alan became the fourth man and first artist on the moon. He took dozens of pictures, but none...
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Poveka Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her Ko-oo, her aunt. She grew up to discover a new firing technique that turned her pots black and shiny, and made them--and Maria--famous. This inspiring story of family and creativity illuminates how Maria's belief in sharing her love of clay brought success and joy from her New Mexico Pueblo to people all across...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A story of a nineteen-year-old woman who disguised herself as a man to avoid an unwanted marriage and who distinguished herself as a male nurse during the Civil War, and later as a spy for the Union Army.