Emma Carlson Berne
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that look into other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted. What made the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, an independent woman...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 BC! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevant in popular culture today...but does it really exist? Find out all the facts we do know about it in this exciting book."--...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Tells the stories -- in their own words -- of several of the thousands of Jewish children rescued from Nazi Germany between 1938 and 1940 and brought to new homes in the United Kingdom. Memoir pieces, poems, photographs, and other primary sources bring their stories to life.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the planet Mercury, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Mercury, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration"--
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Examines twenty prisons from around the world and includes descriptions of living conditions, information on famous prisoners, and facts about when the prisons were in operation and what types of prisoners were held at each facility.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the planet Venus, including observations by ancient cultures, current knowledge of Venus, and plans for future scientific research and space exploration"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
©2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The author separates truth from legend, and offers some ideas on what eventually happened to the strong and fascinating woman known to history as Sacagawea--the native American who made it possible for Lewis and Clark to explore America's then-uncharted West.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discusses Earth as a part of the solar system, including ancient astronomers' research that changed the way Earth was understood, explorations outside of Earth's atmosphere, and the possibility of sending humans to other planets"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
In the late summer and early fall of 1938, ten-year-old Ruth Block, along with her father, mother, and best friend, Miriam, must navigate the increasing pressure placed on the Jewish population in Frankfurt, Germany. Ruth grows more worried by the day. Her father's stationery store is shut down; she and Miriam are belittled on the street; their school is closed. Then one night in November, the family's apartment is broken into. Ruth's father is dragged...
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's civil rights laws and learn how they protect our citizens. Fully translated Spanish text.
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
In today's uncertain world, many families are leaving their home countries and seeking a better life in the United States. Immigrants from Mexico and Central America explores the stories of two boys who left their home countries to find a better life in the United States. Follow their journeys to find out why they left their homelands and understand the challenges they faced in moving to a new country.
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
Description
What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government. Fully translated Spanish text.
Author
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The choices we make, the actions we take, the moments—both big and small—shape us into Forces of Destiny!
These two chapter books, based on the all-new animated microseries spotlighting some of Star Wars’ greatest heroes, feature three exciting stories apiece—the first, about rebel leader Princess Leia; the second, about the scavenger–turned–Resistance hero Rey!
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"What if you suddenly found yourself in Josefina's world in New Mexico in 1824? What activities might you do on the rancho, what dreams might you have, and what would you do for fun? In this story, you can join Josefina on adventures that take the two of you from spending cozy evenings on the rancho to coming face-to-face with a mountain lion to visiting the lively market in the city of Santa Fe! Your journey back in time can take whatever twists...
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
Español
Description
Sofía está acostumbrada a ser la mejor gimnasta en el modesto club local. Pero después de sufrir una fuerte caída y lesionarse durante el entrenamiento, volver al riel es más difícil de lo que se imaginaba. Cuando finalmente termina su rehabilitación, Sofía está consumida por el miedo y la ansiedad relacionados con la caída, emociones que pareciera que la entrenadora no reconoce. ¿Podrá Sofía superar su miedo y trauma para volver al mando...