Sarah Albee
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury/Walker
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"There are about ten quintillion insects in the world—and some of them have affected human history in tremendous ways! For as long as humans have been on earth, we've co-existed with insects . . . for better or for worse. Once you begin to look at world history through fly-specked glasses, you begin to see the mark of these minute life forms at every turn. Beneficial bugs have built empires. Bad bugs have toppled them. Bugged is not your everyday...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The life of Alexander Hamilton, a key leader in the United States after the Revolutionary War, is introduced in this early reader biography. Alexander Hamilton was one of Americas founders. He was the first secretary of the treasury and George Washingtons right-hand man. But he also made some dangerous enemies during his short yet dramatic life. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Alexander Hamiltons life in this Level Two I Can Read...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Kids will be swept across world history as they learn the hilarious, fascinating, and complete story of man's best friend, from the first domesticated dogs, to the massive mastiffs that came over with Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the New World, to the pampered pooches of kings and queens, to hero dogs like Sergeant Stubby. What is it we love about dogs so much? From ancient times to the present, dogs have guarded us, worked with us, marched...
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Elmo, Super Grover, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends point out all the heroes--and essential workers--that are right in our own neighborhoods. As the world deals with COVID-19, this hardcover picture book is terrific for helping young boys and girls feel protected and appreciative. Added content offers ways kids can thank the essential workers.--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about the life of Jane Goodall, a pioneering scientist who became the world expert on chimpanzees, in this early reader biography. Jane Goodall was the first person to study wild chimpanzees up close in a rain forest. She befriended the chimps and discovered amazing facts about their behaviors. What she learned forever changed how people look at these animals. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Jane Goodall's life in this...
12) Chimpanzees
Author
Series
Publisher
Reader's Digest Young Families
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Albert Einstein was a famous scientist who questioned everything even the laws of physics! Einstein's innovative thinking paved the way for many important inventions and discoveries that helped shape the world we live in. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in Albert Einstein's life in this Level Two I Can Read. This biography includes a timeline and photos about the life of this inspiring scientist. Albert Einstein: A Curious Mind...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Meet twenty-one women throughout history who broke fashion and norms to do something groundbreaking in this unique middle-grade collection that celebrates trailblazers and troublemakers. Girls and women have historically been denied access to work, been blocked from the arts, refused the opportunity to lead and fight, and much more, simply because of their gender. From Hatshepsut to Joan of Arc to Frida Kahlo, Troublemakers in Trousers highlights...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Olivia wants her cat to be just as amazing as Francine's, who can perform incredible tricks on demand. But teaching a cat to perform isn't as easy as it looks, as Olivia soon finds out! Kids will love this charming ready-to-read story with rebus icons about Olivia and her pet.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"A lighthearted but informative look at chance discoveries made by ordinary people, of artifacts (and treasures) from the past. Many of these discoveries have led to leaps in our knowledge of history and science. Each short chapter will begin with a dramatic story of discovery, followed by the significance of the artifact that was discovered, followed by a look into the history of the civilization/era from which the artifact originates. The stories...