Carol Kim
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"People often learn about Ellis Island when they are taught the history of immigration in the US. However, many people also came through Angel Island. Discover the history of the Angel Island Immigration Station"--
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ready to be recognized"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has become one of history's greatest mysteries"--
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In 15th-century Korea, King Sejong was distressed. The complicated Chinese characters used for reading and writing meant only rich, educated people could read-and that was just the way they wanted it. But King Sejong thought all Koreans should be able to read and write, so he worked in secret for years to create a new Korean alphabet. King Sejong's strong leadership and determination to bring equality to his country make his 600-year-old story as...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a passenger plane in Portland, Oregon. Later, he would become known as D. B. Cooper. But that wasn't his real name, and he was no ordinary passenger. He hijacked the plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted out of the plane with the money. He was never seen again. Who was D. B. Cooper, and what happened to him? Explore the theories behind this crime and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what's real and what's fiction about the California Gold Rush through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Snatch! A great white leaps out of the water to catch a seal. How did it get its dinner? It used its superpowers! From a super sense of smell to super speed, a shark's body is built for one thing-hunting. Its nostrils can smell some substances 10,000 times better than people! Low light? No problem! A shark's eyes see well in dim light. A shark can even detect electricity that comes from prey. Readers will find out how these abilities and more have...
10) Muddy mutt
Author
Series
Publisher
Jolly Fish Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Shawn and Kat Choi need to find a way to keep a puddle-loving mutt clean and dry before she makes a mess of the entire house"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Trees are being cut down around the world. But why are rain forests being cleared, and what happens if they disappear? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of deforestation and discover...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Jina and her classmates are determined to collect the most food for the local food pantry so they can pick out books for the library--but when a classmate's home is damaged in a fire, the class votes to donate much of the food they collected to his family instead.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Earth's climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on an exciting, fact-filled adventure that will help young readers learn about the causes and effects of climate change and learn ways...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Earth is bombarded every day by objects from space. Most of the time they're harmless. But occasionally much larger objects come along that pose a real threat. If a large asteroid or comet hit Earth, it could change life as we know it. Is there a way to stop these threats before it's too late? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Earth's Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers, and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of climate change and...