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(0)Sean McCollum
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Formats
Description
World War I was a brutal war that left more than 9 million dead. Millions more were wounded and lost their homes. The two sides, the Allied Powers and Central Powers, cut secret deals to get countries to join their side. They unleashed secret weapons, employed spies, and relied on the element of surprise itself to wage terrible battles. Secrets of World War I reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Formats
Description
World War II was the most destructive war in history. Millions upon millions of people died, including innocent civilians. Both sides, the Allies and Axis Powers, pursued secret plans, tactics, and weapons to destroy each other resulting in horrors on a scale never before seen. Secrets of World War II reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps on our walls and the allegiances in our hearts.
Author
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Ghosts...are they real spirits or just the stuff of scary stories? Whatever the truth is, legends of ghosts, poltergeists, and hauntings exist in many cultures around the world. Learn ore about the spirits that tend to hold such a mystifying grip on our imaginations and hearts." --
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
860L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Profiles some of the most famous and daring stuntmen and stuntwomen in the world, from Annie Edson Taylor, who went over Niagara Falls in a barrel in the early 1900s to Jackie Chan, who does all of his own stunts in his movies.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Profiles some of the fastest race cars in the world, discussing how they go as fast as they do, why some of them have wings and fins, and which one holds the record for fastest in the world.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
810L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Examines reports of extraterrestrial encounters, from crop circles to alien abductions. Includes a text-related quiz, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"When a pilots sends a "mayday" message, it means there is serious trouble. Discover the fascinating, true tales of Sully Sullenberger, the passengers of United Airlines Flight 232, and other survivors who experienced terrifying airplane disasters and made it out alive." --
11) Indy cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
860L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes how Indy cars evolved into the highly advanced cars they are today, as well as how teams prepare their cars for races and how races are run"--Provided by publisher.
12) Sports cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Lexile measure
930L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the history, parts, and performance of sports cars"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Lexile measure
1070L
Physical Desc
110 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the sixth president of the United States, providing information on his childhood, education, family, political career, time as president, and legacy.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hockey is a game of shots and saves, passes and penalties, wins and losses. Check out the very best and worst that hockey has to offer with Hockey s Best and Worst.
19) Pick and roll
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
630L
Physical Desc
66 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Eighth-grader and starting point guard Roman is initially thrilled when big man Sebastian transfers schools and joins the team, but Sebastian's skills seem to have disappeared and the other kids are merciless in their criticism--then Roman's big sister gives him some advice: talk to Sebastian and find out what is going on, and add a pick-and-roll to the team playbook.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
IG 1050L
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The future is now! Supercool robots, amazing flying machines, floating hotels--this book is packed with 125 amazing inventions that will make you wish for things you never knew existed! Get the scoop on inventions of the future before they hit stores, like the fish tank that turns your toilet into an aquarium (but don't worry, your fishy friends will be just fine!), or the Cargonaut, a human-size robot that flies around picking up and delivering...
