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Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Presents illustrated retellings of classic Greek myths with sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster that link the tales to constellations, history, geography, and culture, and including profiles, a family tree, and other resources.
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An A through Z picture book introducing royalty from around the world, both real and make-believe. Topics such as Aurora, emperor, Grace Kelly, Princess, Ka'iulani, King Arthur, nobility, and tiara are included"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the science behind the armor, weapons, training, and tactics used by Samurai warriors in combat"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Being a spy can be a dangerous job. The skills of a spy are hard to learn, and it requires training and loyalty to be successful! Learn about spies from the past, how spies prepare themselves for missions, how they go undetected, and more." - publisher
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at how the legislative branch of the United States government works.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the science behind the armor, weapons, training, and tactics used by gladiators in combat"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at political parties, discussing how they work, what they are, how they are important during elections and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at how the judicial branch of the United States government works.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at how American political campaigns and elections work.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at how the United States intelligence, security, and law enforcement agencies work.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"On September 11, 2001, an entire country ground to a halt as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, the U.S. Pentagon in Washington D.C., and crashed an airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Now readers can step back in time to learn what led up to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, how the tragic events unfolded, and the ways in which one . . . day changed America forever"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
An illustrated tableau of Egyptian myths, combines narrative accounts of the stories of the Sun God Ra, the Sphinx, and numerous pharaohs and queens along with historical, cultural, and geographic facts.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, An Imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations, maps, (1 color foldout map) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Who doesn't love a great mystery? This book presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances that have occurred in the region known as the Bermuda Triangle. Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle--roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico--had gained a mythic reputation. The Bermuda Triangle became famous for making boats and ships vanish, and for snatching planes right out of the sky. But are these stories true? And if...