Stephanie Watson
Author
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This title will inform readers about Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington, the organizers, the march's purpose, and King's famous speech, "I Have a Dream." Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life" --
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
910L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents a study of the physical forces at work during soccer, volleyball, and cycling competitions, exploring the science of how athletes kick, hit, and pedal their performances, as well as how athletes try to stay aerodynamic with their uniforms.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
AD 460L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Hector and Louie are writing a book to explain the many reasons that they are the best friends in the universe--but will their friendship, and their book, survive when they start to reveal each others secrets?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the life and career of Elvis Presley, including his impoverished childhood, success as a singer who bridged African American and white musical styles, movie and Las Vegas career, personal life, and unexpected death.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
900L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"On March 19, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina became Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. His election to the papacy was notable in many ways. He became the first pope from the Americas, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, the first non-European pope in more than 1,200 years, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to choose the name Francis. Pope Francis was not the person that most people expected to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
960L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This informative title highlights the life of Prince. Readers will learn about his childhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, including an early interest in music that led him to teach himself to play several instruments at a young age. The book discusses Princes legendary music career, from the release his first album when he was only 19 years old up to his 2015 release, HITnRUN. Princes diverse musical influences are explored, as is the 1984 album Purple...
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
1110L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In the face of injustice, people band together to work for change. Through their influence, what was once unthinkable becomes common. This title traces the history of the gay rights movement in the United States, including the key players, watershed moments, and legislative battles that have driven social change. Iconic images and informative sidebars accompany compelling text that follows the movement from before the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
1030L
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title examines an important historic event-the powerful tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas on May 20 and May 31, 2013. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores what happened when the tornadoes struck, how people took shelter, and how victims are rebuilding. Also discussed are the science behind tornadoes and how meteorologists predict and track them. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected...
11) Colin Kaepernick
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
HL 540L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Colin Kaepernick is a famous football star. He protested police treatment of black people in the United States by kneeling during the national anthem. Read about how he started a movement!
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
1060L
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines how brain injuries in football affect individuals and society, investigates how people are working to avoid such serious injuries in sports, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue.
13) Behold! a baby
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A loving father reveals a baby's fantastic feats (smiling, eating a banana, babbling) that cause adults to go insane with joy and wonder. The only audience member who remains unimpressed? His big brother"-- Title page verso.
14) The Wee Hours
Author
Publisher
Disney Hyperion Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"A child's dreams take the form of mischievous Wee Hours who ransack her bedroom until the milder morning hours come and put the Wee Hours to bed"--
15) Anorexia
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
17) Elvis & Olive
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
690L
Physical Desc
230 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
In spite of their differences, Natalie Wallis and Annie Beckett become friends and decide to spend their summer spying on their neighbors.
18) Binge drinking
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book examines the history, causes, and effects of binge drinking.