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Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain's leadership and began to plot...mutiny! Told through the gripping, full-color graphic novel format, this...
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the Trojan War. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on the archaeology of the area in which the war is thought to have taken place, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"
Series
Publisher
World Book, a Soctt Fetzer company
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the remote location of Easter Island, including its culture, giant statues, and writing. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Easter Island, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--
Author
Series
Publisher
The Childs World
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history and daring missions of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black pilots to fly for the U.S. military. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes." --
1269) Bruno Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Growing up in a family of musicians, Bruno Mars started his music career performing at a young age in his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii. After high school he moved to California and began producing music for other artists before embarking on his own solo career. This amazing book describes Bruno Mars early life and how his debut album sent him to the top of the charts worldwide. With a wide range of musical influences, it s no surprise that this multi-talented...
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A volume explaining engineer Masahiro Ono's plan to create a space probe that will be able to hitch itself to an asteroid as the asteroid is traveling through our galaxy"--
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of mysteries concerning the Amazon rain forest that have puzzled scholars, explorers, and experts. Discusses evidence for large, pre-Columbian urban areas in the Amazon and why such urban centers went undiscovered for so long. Features include maps, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Amazonian culture, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"-- Provided by publisher.
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of why the Bermuda Triangle is considered to be a danger to ships and planes, and the reality about its dangers; also discusses places of actual danger in the oceans. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous writers on the Bermuda Triangle, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"One of the greatest minds in history, Stephen Hawking had an incurable disease that left him unable to move or speak. Karin Muraszko is a neurosurgeon who specializes in helping children. She also has spina bifida. After mountain climber Hugh Herr lost both of his legs to frostbite, he became a biomechanical engineer. Today he designs bionic arms and legs. This book spotlights 12 scientists who didn't let disability keep them from realizing their...