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(0)Jody Jensen Shaffer
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Rocky, only a pebble, is determined to be as great as his famous relatives, so he travels from one family member to another until he finds the spot where he can make a big difference. Includes facts about types of rocks, the famous rocks mentioned, and Mount Rushmore.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. Readers will discover the history behind the day and find out ways to celebrate on their own. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You may know that Victoria Justice rose to fame on the hit Nickelodeon TV show Victorious. But did you know that she: • is a talented model in addition to being a great actor and singer? • is a huge bookworm who preferred reading to parties in middle school? • is super close with her mom and counts her as her BFFL? Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn all about Victoria's family, rise to fame, charity work,...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How did Frederick Douglas escape from slavery? How did he make a difference during the abolition movement? Cub Reporter interviews the civil rights activist to find out how Frederick, a freed slave, inspired others with his achievements as an author, activist, and speaker. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.
8) Librarians
Author
Series
Publisher
Wonder Books, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to librarians, discussing what their job is, how to become a librarian and what a librarian does in a community.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
c2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You may know that Demi Lovato is a chart-topping singer and a talented actress. But did you know that she: • got her start on the small screen playing Angela on the kids' TV show Barney & Friends? • was bullied in school and now works hard as a spokesperson to try to put an end to bullying? • has overcome incredible personal challenges to become the successful star she is today? Want to know more about the life of this amazing artist? Read on...
14) Chimpanzees
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Go inside the mind of one of the most intelligent animals on Earth. Learn more about chimpanzees, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts. Complete with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
Author
Publisher
The Child's World, Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers discover how hyenas hunt, where they call home, and how they raise their young. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, stunning photographs, maps, a glossary, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, and an introduction to the author. Discover how the fiercest animal predators on the planet stalk, attack and feed on their prey....
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You may know that Liam Hemsworth stars as good-looking tough guy Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Liam: • once dressed as a table tennis player for Halloween, complete with white "short shorts"? • couldn't stop laughing the first time he saw a squirrel-a type of animal they don't have in his home country of Australia? • is absolutely crazy about Vegemite, a veggie paste that Aussies spread on crackers? Want to...
20) Ninja warriors
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to ninja warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics. Bring history to life and captivate young readers with vivid stories of ancient warriors, the origins of these groups, and the rise and fall of their empires. Historical photographs of artifacts combined with illustrations, detailed maps, and time lines of key events present the factual information in a clear and concise...
