Deborah Kent
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Photographs and text describe the fighting between the Americans and Vietcong in the jungles of southeast Asia, how television brought graphic war footage to American homes, and the peace protests that took place around the country.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Follows the everyday lives of several Deaf school children, describing what they do in school, how they communicate with both hearing and Deaf relatives and friends, what they do for fun, and what being part of the Deaf community means to them"--Provided by publisher.
3) Tennessee
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Tennessee.
4) New Mexico
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of New Mexico, where the three major cultures are Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo.
5) Utah
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
Description
An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Utah.
6) Maine
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy and industry, natural resources, arts and recreation, and people of the New England state of Maine.
7) Wyoming
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the state of Wyoming.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Follows the everyday lives of several blind school children, describing how they use Braille to read, how they use their other senses to navigate their environment, what they do for fun, and how being blind does not stop them from pursuing their dreams"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores the history of American Sign Language and deaf culture, including ongoing controversies within the deaf community today. / Contents: Language for the eyes -- Seeing words -- A living language -- Language under siege -- Keys to communication.
13) Trail of Tears
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
An account of relations between the Cherokee Nation and the United States in the early nineteenth century, particularly the reasons for, and difficulties of, the forced journey of the Cherokee to an Oklahoma reservation.
14) The Titanic
Author
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the disastrous 1912 sinking of the world's largest ocean liner after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Standing at the entrance to New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States early in the twentieth century. To people all over the world it is a symbol of freedom and friendship. How and why was this magnificent statue built? In this book readers will learn the fascinating story behind the statue's creation.
19) Tokyo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes Japan's capital city including its subway system, its streets and buildings, its celebrations of ancient religious traditions, and its sports and theater.
20) Colorado
Author
Pub. Date
c1989
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Introduces the fast-growing state of Colorado, whose dramatic natural beauty lures thousands of visitors each year.