Lucia Raatma
Author
Language
English
Description
How Do We Live Together: Snakes, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how snakes care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful creatures.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Briefly introduces the life and accomplishments of Langston Hughes, an African American writer who shared his views on racism through his poetry and prose, as well as through poetry readings. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
There's often nothing better than being outdoors, but there's one piece of advice kids should always remember: be prepared. This book teaches kids to watch out for and deal with the dangers they may encounter outdoors. Living Well is a comprehensive collection that teaches young readers how to stay safe and healthy in everyday life. These books present a wide range of health- and safety-related topics in a calm, straightforward manner, easing readers'...
65) Bullying
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bullying is a major problem for kids everywhere. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what bullying is and how it affects people. They will also find out how to avoid being on either side of a bullying relationship, as well as how to react if they notice other people being bullied. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words....
Author
Language
English
Description
How Do We Live Together: Mountain Lions, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how mountain lions care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful cats.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduction to the life and accomplishments of famed African-American Olympian, Jesse Owens. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. Packed with vintage photographs that bring both the subjects' frustrations...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How fun to spend a day at an amusement park! But, as with all public places, it is important for kids to know how to stay safe. This book offers many suggestions for avoiding scary situations in public and how to handle them if they do happen. Living Well is a comprehensive collection that teaches young readers how to stay safe and healthy in everyday life. These books present a wide range of health- and safety-related topics in a calm, straightforward...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the Swedish American culture, immigration aspects, customs, religion, foods, and holidays. Famous Swedish Americans, as well as noted contributions and inventions by Swedish Americans, are also presented. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about...
70) Polish Americans
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the Polish American culture, immigration aspects, customs, religion, foods, and holidays. Famous Polish Americans, as well as noted contributions and inventions by Polish Americans, are also presented. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about...
71) Apatosaurus
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about Apatosaurus with this easy-to-read text.
72) Barbara Jordan
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Barbara Jordan was the first African American elected to the Texas senate and a leader in the Civil Rights movement. From an early age, she was recognized for her educational excellence, and her gift of language and debate. Her presence in the House of Representatives in 1966 was not well received, but Jordan quickly won her colleagues over with her intelligence and commitment to her constituents. Her later years were spent on educational work and...
74) Michigan
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Located amid the waters of the Great Lakes, Michigan takes its name from a Native American word meaning large lake. Readers will trace the history of this remarkable state from its earliest settlement to its latest developments. They will also dive into the local culture, see the state s many fascinating sights, and learn about its economy.
75) Shirley Chisholm
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Presents the biography of Shirley Chisholm against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment"--Provided by publisher.
77) Cooperation
Author
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the virtue of cooperation and how readers can practice it at home, in the community, and with each other.
79) Honesty
Author
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the virtue of honesty and how readers can practice it at home, in school, in the community, and with each other.
80) Determination
Author
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Explains the virtue of determination and describes ways to show it in the home, school, and community.