Emily Dolbear
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Addresses the social and emotional needs of kids during the COVID-19 pandemic: their fears, anxieties, and how to manage stress in various ways. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index." --
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In just a few short months, COVID-19 has drastically altered the world as we know it. With so much unknown about the disease and the virus that causes it, this is a scary and overwhelming time. This series offers caregivers and kids a timely, age-appropriate look at the pandemic and its effects. Colorful photographs and informative captions supplement the text to aid comprehension, while enhanced back matter content includes a 'Good News' feature...
Author
Language
English
Description
Provides an inside look at the fast-paced, important, stressful, and often dangerous job of firefighters. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Fast facts Glossary of key words Index Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents How do air ambulance teams save lives in the air? How do search and rescue crews find and help those in need? This engrossing narrative nonfiction series gives...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On June 30, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the 116th Supreme Court justice. In that moment, she also became the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the United States. This title explores Jackson's childhood, education, and adulthood, providing readers with a better understanding of who Jackson is and what led to her historic seat on the US Supreme Court. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents,...
6) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The Black American Journey celebrates Black History Month all year long! This engaging series provides fascinating information on the heroic...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Tall tale of Alfred Bulltop Stormalong, giant sailor and captain of a huge ship called the Courser--a ship so tall it had masts with hinges so it didn't get caught on the moon. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This tall tale weaves the story of how strong and fearless Mary Ludwig became Molly Pitcher, folk heroine of the Revolutionary War. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's most cherished...
9) John Henry
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This tall tale tells the story of mighty John Henry, the Black steel-driving folk hero who raced against a steam drill with just a hammer--and won. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's...
10) The Iroquois
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
15) Bald eagles
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
18) Juneteenth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn the basics about Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, and how the holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the United States.
19) Calamity Jane
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The delightfully tall tale of how Martha Jane Cannary came to be known as Calamity Jane, the toughest woman in the old wild West. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.
20) The Timucua
Author
Publisher
Children's Press/Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English