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(0)Michael Burgan
Author
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making him the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt's achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more...
3) England
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
©1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of England.
4) Bigfoot
Author
Series
Publisher
Edge Books
Pub. Date
©2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the controversy of sightings of Bigfoot in the woods of North America and what scientists think of the sightings.
5) Illinois
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
©2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Introduces the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Illinois.
9) New Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of New Mexico.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Learn how this son of German immigrants from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, turned his small food-packaging company into a booming business known for its fair treatment of workers and pioneering safe food preparation standards. This American success story follows Heinz from his early days as a pickle and vinegar merchant in the 1800s to the name behind the nation's number-one brand of ketchup."--
11) Ronald Reagan
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the fortieth president of the United States, from his early movie career, to his time as governor of California, to his two terms as president.
12) George W. Bush
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
©2012.
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on President George W. Bush and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Provided by publisher.
13) The Middle Ages
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more!Vikings are known for being fierce warriors. But did you know that they used tug-of-war to train for battle-and that the losing team got pulled into a pit of fire? Europe was ravaged by the plague during the Middle Ages. But did you know that one proposed cure from Medieval...
15) Kenya
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, geography, and people of Kenya as well as the country's rich culture and traditions and its beautiful natural areas.
17) Rhode Island
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
©2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Rhode Island.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...
20) South Dakota
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Takes readers on a tour of South Dakota, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.