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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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book traces the life of Thomas Edison, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the many inventions for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Edison's life."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Ever since he first strapped on his mother's wooden skis when he was seven, Pete Seibert always loved to ski. At 18, Pete enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the 10th Mountain Division, soldiers who fought on skis in World War II. In the mountains of Italy, Pete encountered the mental and physical horrors of war. When he was severely wounded and sent home to recover, Pete worried that he might never ski again.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the Barbie doll, Ruth Handler. Follow the story of Handler's early work with her husband Elliott making and selling plastic products, their collaboration with Harold Matson to form Mattel, Handler's inspiration for a new kind of doll, and the company's introduction of Barbie in 1959. Readers will follow Barbie's evolution through the ensuing decades as Handler continuously reinvented...
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
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Caldecott Medalist Allen Say presents a stunning graphic novel chronicling his journey as an artist during WWII, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan's premier cartoonist. Drawing from memory is Allen Say's own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn't understand his son's artistic leanings, Allen was embraced by Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist and the man he came to love as...
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
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creators of Crayolas, cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith. Follow their story from childhood, their early work at Edwin's father's Peekskill Chemical Works, and the company's evolution into the Binney & Smith Company. Binney and Smith create a wax pencil, slate pencils, and dustless chalk, culminating in the invention of the Crayola. Learn how Crayolas are made, who came up with the name,...
14) 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
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanthropists in history.This fascinating story of a child...
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"--
18) Patrick Mahomes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"The ninth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Poet Amanda Gorman delivered her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 presidential inauguration, winning wide acclaim. Read about Gorman's early life, her children's and poetry books, and what she plans to do next"--
20) Isaac Newton
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book traces the life of Isaac Newton, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the work on gravity and light for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Newton's life."--
