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Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996
Description
Looks at some of the visible ways that the earth can be changed in a matter of minutes, and discusses how the natural forces involved in earthquakes and volcanoes can raise mountains, build islands, change weather and help to produce varieties of plants and animals.
5) India
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Examines the history of India, looks at the political, social, economic, and environmental changes that have taken place in the country since the late twentieth century, and discusses India's changing relationship with the national community.
Author
Series
Big ideas that changed the world volume 1
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" when the Apollo 11 landed on the moon. But it wasnt just one man who got us to the moon. The Moon Landing explores the people and technology that made the moon landing possible. Instead of examining one persons life, it focuses on the moon landing itself, showing the events leading up to it and how it changed the world. The book takes readers through the history...
10) I am Rosa Parks
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Recounts Rosa Parks' daring effort to stand up for herself and other African Americans by helping to end segregation on public transportation.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote,...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of seventeen for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women's rights and free education for children all over the world"--
17) I am Anne Frank
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
Description
This engaging biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Anne Frank, whose courage and hope during a time of terror are still an inspiration for people around...
18) Twitter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"Though short and sweet, 140-character Twitter posts, or tweets, have become standard parts of world communication, from the Oval Office on down. Inside, read how this amazing company began and how it grew rapidly while creating an all-new way for people, including celebrities, athletes, politicians, and more, to speak to the world. Social media companies have changed the way that people in every generation communicate." -- Amazon.com.
19) Snapchat
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
The founding -- Development of Snapchat -- Snapchat tech -- Now and the future.
20) Vaccines
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Engaging images accompany information about vaccines. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8.