Charles Hofer
1) Race cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes race cars, open-wheel cars, and stock cars highlighting their history, construction, and racing.
2) Airplanes
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What's it like to zoom through the sky in a powerful plane? This book shows readers the mechanics of airplanes, while colorful pictures bring the fly life down to a kid's level.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When thinking about natural disasters, floods probably aren't the first thing that come to mind. However, a sudden rise in water level can cause great destruction and even death. This book explores where and why floods occur and features photographs of the incredible damage they can cause. Readers will learn how people survived some of the worst floods in recent history as well as new prediction methods to help avoid the damage and destruction floods...
5) Thanksgiving
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Thanksgiving is the day people give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It's also a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, this American holiday has been around since the 1620s. From the very first celebration to today's parades, food, and football, learn about this festive holiday's traditions and history"--
6) Speedboats
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes speedboats, hydroplanes, and go-fast boats highlighting their history, construction, and racing.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defenses to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defenses for soldiers on the battlefield? Military forces have done just that for hundreds of years. From the armor of medieval knights to tomorrow's advanced camouflage, take a look at how military technology often mimics the traits of animals to help protect...
8) Motorcycles
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes motorcycles, superbikes, and motocross bikes highlighting their history, construction, and racing.
10) Saturn
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Description
Describes the characteristics of this planet known as a gaseous giant, discoveries made by telescopes and space probes, and how Saturn has played a role in the mythologies of many different cultures and civilizations.
12) Spacecraft
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes how space shuttles work highlighting their history and construction.
14) Meet Dracula
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Reviews the history of stage and film productions of Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula," and looks at the origins of the vampire myth.
15) Veterans Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Veterans Day is a holiday celebrated every November 11 in the United States. It honors military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. People often participate in a moment of silence to honor veterans and their service to the country. People also decorate with American flags and watch parades honoring the Armed Forces. Learn the ways people celebrate this special day and similar holidays in countries around the world"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. Military forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive mines at sea, take a look at the many ways animals have helped armies find success on the battlefield. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series"--
