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(0)Joanne Mattern
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
730L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
Introduce students to the exciting life and legacy of Sam Houston, one of the most prominent figures in Texas history. This captivating biography focuses on Houston's life and how he became the only person to be president of a republic, a United States senator, and the governor of two different states. Through intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, appealing images, maps, and photos, readers will be engaged and enlightened as they learn about the Republic...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Geoffrey Chaucer was a British poet during the Middle ages and is still considered one of the greatest English writers of all time. This biography tells readers about Chaucer's life as he took part in the Hundred Years War, worked for King Edward III, and went on to write the well-known collection, The Canterbury Tales. Featuring lively illustrations, fascinating facts and sidebars, easy-to-read text, an accommodating glossary, and helpful index,...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
450L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of foodball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of football, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
440L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of hockey. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of hockey, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
430L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of soccer. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of soccer, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
490L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of baseball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of baseball, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
730L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Medieval England was a time of great change and uncertainty. Readers will be enthralled as they learn about various aspects of the Middle Ages in England including the feudal system, Hundred Years War, War of the Roses, and the bubonic plague. The detailed images and captivating facts and sidebars work in conjunction with easy to read text, glossary, and index to give readers an enjoyable and engaging reading experience that introduces them to such...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
IG 850L
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Moss grows only on the north side of a tree. No two snowflakes are alike. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about Earth, weather, and the environment...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Lexile measure
680L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this title, unwrap the life of talented Hershey's chocolate creator, Milton Hershey! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted....
14) Facebook
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This title examines Facebook, the social media website. Readers will learn about company history and development, how Facebook operates, issues the company faces such as cyberbullying, and its impact on society. Key components such as News Feed and Like are also explored"--Amazon.com.
15) John Muir
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
760L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some colored) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Extraordinary environments endure through the efforts of conservationists such as John Muir. In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Muir's childhood in Scotland, his early love of nature, his education in Wisconsin, and the extensive travels that led him to California, where he established that Yosemite Valley was created by glaciers. Readers will discover Muir's influential friendships with conservationist John Burroughs, naturalist...
16) Sigurd F. Olson
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Lexile measure
810L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn about Olson's birth in Norway, his immigration to the United States, his childhood in Wisconsin, and his later life in Minnesota. Olson's work on the National Parks Association and Wilderness Society are examined, and is his influence in drafting the Wilderness Act. Olson's work in creating the Alaska Arctic Wildlife Refuge, California's Point Reyes National Seashore, and Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park are also included.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, An Imprint of ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the early lives of Dr. John Kellogg and his brother W.K., the men behind the Kellogg cereals, explains how they split up because of different views on health and on business, and discusses their later life.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Lexile measure
750L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this title, unwrap the life of talented McDonald's restaurants builder, Ray Kroc! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Oak Park, Illinois. Students can follow Kroc's success story from his education at Oak Park and River Forest High School to his careers with WGES radio station, the Lily-Tulip Cup Company, and the Malt-A-Mixer Company. Kroc's family and his retirement years are also highlighted....
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The MetroStars were one of the first clubs to be part of Major League Soccer when the league began in North America in 1996. Since then, the club has changed its name to the Red Bulls and given its fans many exciting moments. Readers will learn about the team's top players and their ups and downs in this appealing book, and also discover fascinating details about the history of soccer and MLS. Come join the fun of one of America's most popular sports!"...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"When Major League Soccer began in North America in 1996, the New England Revolution was one of the first clubs. Since then, the club has energized the league with skilled players, exciting games, and many championship appearances. Readers will learn about the history of soccer and MLS in this appealing book. They will also learn about the Revolution and its greatest players, as well as the challenges they face, in this exciting guide to one of the...
