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Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The bloody Battle of Spotsylvania Court House took place in May 1864. The frantic back-and-forth fighting at an area now called the Bloody Angle was among the fiercest single-day battles of the entire Civil War. How did the bullet-riddled stump of a once-mighty oak tree there become a symbol of the conflict? What can its story tell us about that day's battle and the broader history of the Civil War? Readers will out the answers to these questions...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"You may have heard of the Oregon Trail. In the 1840s, more than 5,000 people traveled the Oregon Trail, hoping for a better life. But did you know that science played a big role in this epic journey? Learn how covered wagons were engineered. Find out how food was preserved and diseases were treated along the trail. And discover how modern technology is helping us learn even more about this time in history"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the panic induced when listeners believed Orson Welles' radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" to be news of an alien invasion, discussing the context in which the broadcast was aired and why it was so convincing.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated...
66) Fish
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Take a plunge into the dephts and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide."--
67) Horses
Author
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The popular Seedlings series offers irresistible introductions to animals, birds, sea life, insects, eco systems, and an array of transporation. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these books spotlight the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of living things and the parts, operation, and roles of vehicles. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the...
68) Chickens
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of chickens, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a chicken's growth process from egg to chick to mature chicken"--
69) Sheep
Author
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of sheep, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a sheep's growth process from embryo to lamb to mature sheep"--
70) Cows
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of cows, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a cow's growth process from embryo to calf to mature cow"--
71) Goats
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of goats, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a goat's growth process from embryo to kid to mature goat"--
72) Atlantis
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An investigative approach to the curious phenomena and mysterious circumstances surrounding Atlantis, from historical accounts to popular mythic qualities to hard facts"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games commenced in London, a similar sporting competition was taking place a few miles away. But the men at Stoke Mandeville weren't your typical athletes. They were paralyzed World War II veterans. The games at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics. Participants from all around the world vie for the gold medal in a variety of sports, including...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the Age of Exploration covers the nautical practices of fifteenth-century Europe, Henry the Navigator's fateful new sea routes, and the impact of European advancement on ancient civilizations.
76) Velociraptor
Author
Series
Publisher
Bolt, published by Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about Velociraptor through diagrams, graphs, powerful illustrations, and fun text"--
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Get ready for a taste of Americas Dairyland! In this fact-filled title, readers can discover what makes Wisconsin great, from its booming dairy industry to its beautiful natural areas. Features map out the states important cities and landforms, examine historical events, highlight inventions from the state, and introduce a native animal. Take a trip to Wisconsin with this fact-filled title!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Challenging holds. Fast-paced matches. International popularity. There are many reasons to love wrestling-discover 12 of them! Topics include wrestling's ancient history, the popular styles, records, Olympic tournaments, and champion athletes like John Smith and Aleksandr Karelin. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Big windups. High-scoring games. Worldwide interest. There are many reasons to love softball-discover 12 of them! Topics include softball's unusual history, its equipment, rules, and records, the National Pro Fastpitch league, and star players, like Monica Abbott and Jennie Finch. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
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