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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Notorious RBG takes the reader behind the scenes for an intimate, irreverent look at the justice's life and work. As America struggles with the unfinished business of gender equality and civil rights, Ginsburg stays fierce.
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A portrait of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself.
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This story reveals the life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, who was kidnapped from his tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted and renamed Carlos Montezuma, the young boy traveled throughout the Old West, bearing witness to the poor treatment of Native Americans. Carlos eventually became a doctor and leader for his people.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book, in graphic-novel format, tells of the life of George Washington, who led the Continental Army and became the first president of the United States.
5) LeBron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidocope Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to LeBron James, covering his early life, career, and life off the court. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."--
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
"Follow the remarkable journey of Jeanne Villepreux-Power from her childhood in a small French village to her life as a naturalist in nineteenth-century Messina, Sicily, where she conducted groundbreaking research and invented aquariums".--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been fighting for women's rights for over 40 years. As a lawyer, a professor, and a Supreme Court Justice, Ginsburg has worked tirelessly for women's issues on a national level. Her life story is presented to readers through accessible text meant to encourage them to fight for what they believe in as Ginsberg has. Detailed sidebars, a biographical timeline, and direct quotes from Ginsburg provide additional information. Full-color...
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Documents the educational pursuits of the Nobel Peace Prize nominee who became an international symbol of hope and inspiration when she challenged the traditions of her Pakistan community, offering insight into the influential role of her courageous father.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
Forget everything you thought you knew about princesses...
Welcome to Bad Princess by Kris Waldherr (author of Doomed Queens), where you'll discover what really happens after "Happily Ever After." From the war-torn Dark Ages of Medieval Europe to America's Gilded Age, and all the way up to Kate Middleton, Bad Princess explores more than 30 true princess stories, going beyond the glitz and glamour to find out what life was really like for young royals...
11) Dolly Parton
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Dolly Parton. Readers learn about Parton's early life, her award-winning success in both country and pop music and in film, and her philanthropic work for children through her Dollywood Foundation. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What happens when a person's reputation has been forever damaged? With archival photographs and text among other primary sources, this riveting biography of Mary Mallon by the Sibert medalist and Newbery Honor winner Susan Bartoletti looks beyond the tabloid scandal of Mary's controversial life. How she was treated by medical and legal officials reveals a lesser-known story of human and constitutional rights, entangled with the science of pathology...
Author
Publisher
Walker and Co
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
160 p. : ill.
Language
English
Description
This book profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications, MN
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been a basketball superstar since high school. Learn about his journey to become an all-time NBA great and his life of activism off the court"--
15) Aaron Rodgers
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Aaron Rodgers, a professional football star who quarterbacked the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book explores the life of Alan Turing, the man regarded as the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. Readers will discover the fascinating facts of Turing's exciting code breaking career during World War II, which helped the Allies win many important battles. The text includes details about his designs for one of the first computers, and how his work laid the foundation for other computer pioneers. Turing's life story is told...
Author
Series
Good sports volume 2
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
117 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Not very long ago, many people said girls and women were too weak and delicate to play sports.
Fortunately, a lot of girls didn't listen. Trudy Ederle, Louise Stokes, Tidye Pickett, Julie Krone and Danica Patrick sure didn't. Trudy Ederle swam the English Channel, Louise Stokes and Tidye Pickett made it into the Olympics running track, Julie Krone became jockey, and Danica Patrick decided to drive Indie cars. Yes, She Can! tells the inspiring stories...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the lives and daring deeds of spies during World War I using photos, original sources, maps, timelines, and little known facts.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever built a cool science project? In middle school, Aprille Ericsson won second place in a science fair. She knew she wanted to keep creating amazing science projects. As an adult, she became an engineer and works at NASA building spacecraft. Ericsson was one of the few girls in her middle school who loved math and science. Years later, she became the first woman to receive a PhD in mechanical engineering from Howard University. At NASA,...
Author
Publisher
Coward, McCann & Geoghegan
Pub. Date
1976
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
47 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation.