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(0)Liz Sonneborn
Author
Series
Publisher
Blue Earth Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and people of Pocahontas, her involvement with the Jamestown settlers, her trip to England, and her death. Includes activities, sidebars, a map, and a chronology.
2) France
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
3) Mexico
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Among the largest and most populous of the Latin American nations, Mexico is a land of great contrasts. It is home to ancient ruins and modern cities. Its borders contain vast, harsh deserts and lush, beautiful beaches. Readers will explore the many sides of Mexico as they venture into the heart of this amazing country. They will learn about its long history and unique culture, find out what life is like for its people, examine some of its most incredible...
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the first people to live in the Northwest Coast region of North America, discussing their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
5) Jordan
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, religion, and culture of Jordan.
6) Wales
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Located on the western side of the island of Great Britain in Europe, Wales is part of the United Kingdom. But despite being a part of a larger country, Wales has its own unique history, culture, and language. Readers will take a trip through Welsh history, from its earliest beginnings to the present day, and find out what life is like for people who live there. They will also learn how Wales is governed, what kinds of plants and animals live there,...
7) North Korea
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
9) Haiti
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
12) Pompeii
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
An ancient city unearthed… In the 1730's, Charles of Bourbon, king of the area around present-day Naples, Italy, learned that local peasants were finding marble and other ancient objects when they dug their wells. He sent army colonel Rocque Joachin Alcubierre and later Karl Jacob Weber to explore the area. Working in darkness with only torches to light their way, Alcubierre's and Weber's crews of workers tunneled through hardened mud. The crews...
13) Sherman Alexie
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Sherman Alexie won the 2007 National Book Award for young people's literature with his acclaimed novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The novel was inspired by the problems, struggles, and occasional triumphs he experienced as a teenager. Alexie had a long career before writing a YA novel. He has been a poet, a short story writer, a novelist, a screenwriter, a comedian, and a musician. No matter what medium he works in, Alexie attracts...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Supplemented with quotes and engaging articles from USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, The American Indian Experience shines a spotlight on American Indians and their many exciting contributions to American society. From artists and athletes to religious leaders and chefs, American Indians enrich American life. Novelists such as Louise Erdrich and Sherman Alexie offer enlightening and often humorous glimpses into their life experiences and tribal...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Associate justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic person and third woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. She has been breaking barriers since reading detective novels and watching legal dramas first inspired her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer. Her motivation carried her from high school debate club to working as an assistant district attorney to finally becoming a judge in 1992.
Sotomayor's outgoing relationship with the public,...
Author
Language
English
Description
The District of Columbia is different from anywhere else in the United States. Besides being the nation's capital, it's a federal district that houses the U.S. Government. Although the federal government is central to its economy, D.C. is also a vibrant cultural center, full of exciting theaters, restaurants, clubs, and places where people meet to exchange ideas. Readers learn about the grand buildings, impressive museums, and fascinating historical...