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41) Norway
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Pack your bags! We're headed to Norway. On this whirl-wind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Norway's beautiful cities, snowy landscapes, thick forests, and fascinating fjords. We'll also find out what kind of foods people eat and learn about syttende mai, the Norwegian independence...
42) South Korea
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Pack your bags! We're headed to South Korea. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore coastal islands and mountain ranges, enjoy traditional pansori music, and try a popular dish of pickled vegetables. A special section introduces South Korea's capital, language, population,...
43) Indonesia
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Pack your bags! We're headed to Indonesia! On this whirl-wind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Indonesia's volcanic islands and ancient temples, taste a steaming bowl of bakso noodle soup, and watch a late-night shadow puppet show. A special section introduces Indonesia's capital,...
44) United Kingdom
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Pack your bags! We're headed to the United Kingdom. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore green valleys and packed cities, taste the unusual Scottish dish haggis, and attend Britain's Bonfire Night celebration. A special section introduces the United Kingdom's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.
45) The space race
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you ever wish to be a princess? Have you ever wanted to wear a pretty pink gown, sing to your forest animal friends, and attend a fancy fairy-tale ball? Then meet Beatrice--she represents what being a princess in the Middle Ages was really like. Pink gown? More like itchy wool! Sing to animals? Think archery and horseback riding instead. Beatrice's life is no fairy tale, but she will show you that fact can sometimes be more fascinating than fantasy....
48) Gateway Arch
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Gateway Arch is an important symbol of growth and diversity in the United States. Let's go visit! Visiting U. S. Symbols: Gateway Arch invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol. This series introduces important U. S. symbols and their locations, exploring the history and significance of each in language that early readers can understand. Each book includes vibrant...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Benjamin Franklin was one of America's most inventive Founding Fathers. He wrote books, tinkered with machines, and created entire new professions with his work. This book is full of fun facts and tantalizing trivia about his inventions, his ideas, and how he became one of the most influential Founding Fathers involved in the birth of America. The book also explores some of his strange medical beliefs, his printing industry, and some of the friendships...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Independence Hall is an important symbol of freedom in the United States. Let's go visit! Visiting U. S. Symbols: Independence Hall invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol. This series introduces important U. S. symbols and their locations, exploring the history and significance of each in language that early readers can understand. Each book includes vibrant photos,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Andrew Jackson took his fame from the War of 1812 and became the people's president. But before his inauguration lay a fascinating story waiting to be told, from Jackson's military career to his origins as an orphan from South Carolina. After losing much of his family during the American Revolution, Jackson followed his family into a military life and became famous for his efforts in New Orleans during the second war with the British. Through timelines...
52) Taj Mahal
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal still stands today as a symbol of India's artistic and cultural heritage. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
So much of life today is different from life in an 1800s Chinook village. Located in the present-day states of Washington and Oregon, the Chinook are one of North America's native cultures. This book introduces young readers to the lifestyle of the Chinook through a fictional journal chronicling the daily life of an 8-year-old fisherman's son. Fact boxes throughout the text present the historical context for the journal's stories, and an engaging...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Engaging, simple text allows readers to explore the rich history and fascinating facts surrounding this symbol of freedom and opportunity for generations of immigrants, including how long it took to build the Statue of Liberty, what the different parts of the statue represent, and what words are written at the base of the statue. A fun follow-up activity invites readers to research their own family's route to America.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
James Madison helped to ratify America's constitution and later served as president. But there are many things readers may not know about this Founding Father. Madison, for example, was a prolific writer-helping Alexander Hamilton and John Jay in writing the Federalist Papers. From Madison's short stature to his early days in the White House, there are plenty of fun facts and stories about America's fourth president that readers will love. They'll...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Washington Monument is an important symbol of respect and gratitude in the United States. Let's go visit! Visiting U. S. Symbols: Washington Monument invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol. This series introduces important U. S. symbols and their locations, exploring the history and significance of each in language that early readers can understand. Each book...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
George Washington is unmistakably America's most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as America's first president. But Washington's life is full of fun facts that many still don't know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, there's much to discuss about one of America's most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The story of Kennedy's presidency ends in tragedy, but his young life is full of amazing stories. From his strict upbringing in a house of nine children to meeting his future wife Jacqueline, Kennedy's life before he took office was as exciting as his presidency. Through engaging graphic elements and a thorough timeline, readers experience Kennedy's youth and rise to political power. From a house in Brookline, Massachusetts, to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,...
59) Pearl Harbor
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Pearl Harbor is an important symbol of sacrifice in the United States. Let's go visit! Visiting U. S. Symbols: Independence Hall invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol. This series introduces important U. S. symbols and their locations, exploring the history and significance of each in language that early readers can understand. Each book includes vibrant photos,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Alexander Hamilton is a familiar name in American history because of the amazing life he led. From his early life as an orphan to traveling to New York City and becoming an influential Founding Father, Hamilton's life was full of drama and achievements. This book looks at some of the most remarkable things about his life, giving a glimpse into his life in the Caribbean as well as the battles he had with other Founding Fathers to pass his financial...
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