Ann Gaines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From our nation's founding to the current presidency of George W. Bush, the Our Presidents series offers an unparalleled education in American democracy. Each of these forty-two books is as unique as the man it portrays, featuring personal recollections of his childhood and explaining how crucial decisions made history. This collection is a complete library of all the presidents--not just familiar leaders--for middle and upper elementary students...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Follows the life of James Madison from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the fourth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Madison, and other reference materials.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From our nation's founding to the current presidency of George W. Bush, the Our Presidents series offers an unparalleled education in American democracy. Each of these forty-two books is as unique as the man it portrays, featuring personal recollections of his childhood and explaining how crucial decisions made history. This collection is a complete library of all the presidents--not just familiar leaders--for middle and upper elementary students...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Follows the life of Ulysses S. Grant from his childhood in Ohio through his two terms as the eighteenth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Grant, and other reference materials.
10) Hedy Lamarr
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Description
This book describes how glamorous film star Hedy Lamarr achieved recognition as the inventor of a radio communications device.
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
Offers students practical advice on how they can find information for reports and projects and explains the correct way for citing different types of sources, including books, images, music, and videos, as well as discussing the importance of following copyright rules and protecting their own creative works.
14) Platypus
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of platypuses, one of three species of monotremes, or egg-laying mammals.
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Traces the history of the U.S. Navy and some of the great men who have served in its ranks; and shares details of life in the modern Navy, looking at the activities of men and women who run nuclear-powered carriers, submarines, and aircraft.
20) Henry Ford
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides a brief introduction to inventor Henry Ford's efforts to build cars.