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2) Columbus
Author
Publisher
Amazon Publishing
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Born in 1451 in the seafaring nation of Genoa in northern Italy, Christopher Columbus grew up watching ships sail into the harbor loaded with riches from Egypt, Spain, England, and Belgium. Columbus was convinced that he could gain gold, silk, ivory, and much personal wealth for himself if he were to sail west from Europe to the East and trade with China and India. When Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon finally provided him with...
3) Marco Polo
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Children
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Wisdom Tales
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Presents ten animal stories, each containing a moral lesson, including the importance of being humble, the dangers of being too proud, the importance of generosity and sharing, and how everyone, no matter how small, has a part to play in life.
12) Tutankhamun
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Children
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Using research that includes the artifacts in King Tutankhamun's tomb, Demi shares the rich details of the king's life, from ostrich and lion hunts, to the challenges of ruling his Kingdom."--Amazon.com.
13) The stonecutter
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
c1995
Language
English
Description
A stonecutter wants to be everything he is not and has to learn the hard way that what he really wants to be is exactly who he is.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting...
17) Shiva
Author
Publisher
Wisdom Tales
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Worshipped by millions of Hindus worldwide, Shiva ("the auspicious one") is the god of love, righteousness, forgiveness, longevity, protection, health, and prosperity. He is said to bring good fortune, grace, and compassion. Shiva is depicted as clothed in ashes, with the crescent moon crowning his head, the holy river Ganges flowing from his matted hair, a third eye on his forehead, a serpent around his neck, and a tiger skin around his waist. As...
19) Mother Teresa
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India.
20) Jesus
Author
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With reverence, splendid majesty, and grace, award-winning artist Demi celebrates the life of Jesus and creates a book to be treasured for all time.
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