Greg Roza
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The names Bill and Melinda Gates are often in the headlines, whether it's for the newest Microsoft innovation or, more recently, for their inspiring philanthropic donations and endeavors. This book offers young readers a lively, accessible overview of the lives of these high-profile leaders, including their formative years, their accomplishments, and their astounding but thoughtful charitable contributions. This biography introduces readers to the...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Most readers will recognize the name, but their information might be limited to Thomas Alva Edison's most famous inventions, including the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. This brief introductory biography introduces young readers to Edison's extraordinary life and brilliant mind. Beginning with his younger years, this book guides readers through his school and work experiences, highlighting his inspirations and other talents, such...
63) What Is Fiction?
Author
Language
English
Description
Stories have been a part of our lives since birth. Many parents were reading and recounting stories and tales to us before we could talk. This instructive volume explains what constitutes a work of fiction as well as why it's written in the first place, and highlights important terminology, such as conflict. Key examples feature famous fiction authors and their work, comparing and contrasting their styles, and highlighting some of the prominent features...
68) Hockey
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book tells briefly about hockey, including the sport's history, rules, and how the game is played.
76) Terry Bradshaw
Author
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Outlines the life and victories of Pittsburgh Steelers football legend Terry Bradshaw.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
All wordsmiths, both technically savvy and not, will find a foothold in this inclusive writing careers guide. Every chapter provides a specific career path and all of the information a job seeker would need to pursue it, including websites, organizations, additional reading materials, and first-person accounts from working writing professionals. And every included career path can be pursued without college, giving students of all types access to an...
79) Strange spiders
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English