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Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers will learn about Armstrong's early years, his time in the military, and how he joined NASA. They will also learn about his first mission into space and his second mission when he became the first man to walk on the moon! Each title is complete with simple text, a timeline, and great photographs of Armstrong from childhood to present times. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of...
45) Sitting Bull
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces the life of Lakota Sioux warrior and holy man Sitting Bull, who led his people to victory at Little Bighorn and brought them to safety in Canada before surrendering so that they would not starve.
46) Harry Houdini
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book tells of the life of Harry Houdini, who became the most famous escape artist in history.
47) Susan B. Anthony
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A brief profile of women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony and how she helped to further the cause of suffrage during the late nineteenth century that gave women the vote in 1920.
48) Ruby Bridges
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to attend William Frantz Public School in New Orleans and the subject of a 1964 Normal Rockwell painting.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Question: Who was known as the First Lady of the U.S. civil rights movement? Answer: Coretta Scott King. She helped her husband, Martin Luther King Jr., fight for equal rights for African Americans in the 1950's and 1960's. After his death, she continued to speak out for peace and equality for all people.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Though Eleanor Roosevelt was born into wealth, she still took great responsibility for the poor and struggling. This title takes you through Eleanor's life and depicts how she forever changed the role of the First Lady. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title introducing Cesar Chavez will make readers want to go out and make a change. The title starts off with Cesar's humble beginnings in Arizona with this poor family and takes you with him on his path to being one of the greatest advocates for Latino and farmworker rights. Complete with a timeline and wonderful historical photographs.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title introduces young readers to Kamala Harris, best known for being the first female, Black, and Indian Vice President of the United States. Readers will enjoy learning about Harris's accomplishments in law and politics, as both a senator and the VP. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Table of contents History...
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces young readers to Dr. Anthony Fauci, best known for his achievements in the sciences of contagious diseases and for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Readers will enjoy learning about Fauci's early years, education, and accomplishments.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This book takes a look at the life of Jim Henson, maker and creator of lovable Muppet characters like Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, and Miss Piggy. The title is complete with historical black and white and color photographs, simple text, and a timeline"--Amazon.com
55) Lewis And Clark
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Tells the story of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, discussing their boyhoods and their experiences as leaders of an expedition to explore the western part of North America in an attempt to find a trade route to the Pacific Ocean.
56) Sacagawea
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book tells of the life of Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian woman who served as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition.
58) Marie Curie
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the life of the Polish-born scientist who, with her husband Pierre, was awarded a 1903 Nobel Prize for discovering radium.
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