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881) Comanche
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books
Pub. Date
2019
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 21 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to the Comanche people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Revised American Edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages.
Language
English
Description
Introducing The Bible Atlas – a beautifully illustrated guide to the geography, events and people of the Old and New Testaments for children aged 9-12. In illustrated guide, follow the journeys of the patriarchs, view inside Solomon's Temple, witness Jesus' miracles, and see exactly where Paul traveled while spreading the message of Christianity.
Dive straight into this pictorial Bible guide for kids, offering:
- An illustrated guide to key events...
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Rhyming text follows the evolution of the ocean, from the fiery time of its birth to the marvelously biodiverse present. Includes notes from the author and illustrator, spotlights on past and present marine life-forms, a timeline of evolutionary eras, a glossary of key terms, and recommended further reading"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
39 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A group of Native American kids from different tribes presents twelve historical and contemporary time periods, struggles, and victories to their classmates, each ending with a powerful refrain: we are still here"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Presss, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages illustrations (some color 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What are the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Why are these documents important to American history? How do they affect the lives of U.S. citizens today? After the colonies won their independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, a new government was created that could help guarantee that the colonists would enjoy the freedoms they had fought so hard to win. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the groundbreaking efforts in China to reintroduce the giant panda to its native habitat, and how similar techniques can be used to help other endangered species back from the brink of extinction.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
58 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In 1934, a personal tragedy made Joseph-Armand Bombardier all the more determined to successfully invent something he'd always wanted--a way to drive over snow.
889) Mohawk
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books
Pub. Date
2019
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 21 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the Mohawk people and their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, and clothing.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history"--
The 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma, race massacre was one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. On May 31 and June 1 an armed mob looted homes and businesses as Black families fled. The police did nothing to protect Greenwood,...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2023
Physical Desc
235 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
It's so easy to go through the routine of visiting a national park, but this book will encourage families to truly experience the outing. By having things to look for and learn about, it will help families truly be present and in the moment while enjoying these amazing, beautiful lands meant for all people. This is more than just a checklist. Every scavenger hunt is a to-do list...a challenge...a game...and an adventure the whole family can have together....
Author
Publisher
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Lava shoots in the air, then bubbles down mountains, flattening, burning, and boiling everything in its path. The destructive forces of volcanoes are terrifying and well-known. But what about their other forces? Volcanoes can spur new growth of plants and trees. In the water, they create an environment where coral reefs and sea life can thrive. In fact, the meeting of volcanic fire and ocean water gave way to life on Earth. Award-winning children's...
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Adolf Hitler's Nazi party is gaining strength and becoming more menacing every day. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor upset by the complacency of the German church toward the suffering around it, forms a breakaway church to speak out against the established political and religious authorities. When the Nazis outlaw the church, he escapes as a fugitive. Struggling to reconcile his faith and the teachings of the Bible with the Nazi Party's evil agenda,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourecebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged);
Language
English
Description
"Ouch! Red Kangaroo just got shocked while trying to open the door. She wants to know why this happens to her-especially in the winter. As always, Dr. Chris has the answers, and this time it's found in the physics of electricity. Dr. Chris teaches Red Kangaroo all about how electricity moves and how electric charges are produced in this installment of the Everyday Science Academy series. In this new series, Chris Ferrie answers all the questions Red...
895) Crow
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to the Crow people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Documents the educational pursuits of the Nobel Peace Prize nominee who became an international symbol of hope and inspiration when she challenged the traditions of her Pakistan community, offering insight into the influential role of her courageous father.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A narrative nonfiction story detailing the long distance that dust from the Sahel in Africa travels across the Atlantic Ocean to replenish life in the Amazon Rainforest. Told from the perspective of dust, A River of Dust takes readers on a journey through vibrantly illustrated landscapes, celebrating the power and wonder of Earth's ecosystems, and showing how these tiny particles are in fact key to the health of our planet"--
898) Sloths
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces sloths to young readers through simple text and photo illustrations.
899) Ulysses S. Grant
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This biography introduces readers Ulysses S. Grant including his military service in the Mexican and American Civil War and key events from Grant's administration including several scandals, as well as the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included." -- Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A little more than 70 percent of Planet Earth is ocean. So wouldn't a better name for our global home be Planet Ocean? You may be surprised at just how closely YOU are connected to the ocean. Regardless of where you live, every breath you take and every drop of water you drink links you to the ocean. And because of this connection, the ocean's health affects all of us. Dive in with author Patricia Newman and photographer Annie Crawley's visit the...