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1) Locomotive
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and families are traveling together, riding America's brand new transcontinental railroad. The story comes alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean. Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
With friendly facts, funny pictures, and animals galore, What's New? The Zoo! is history to roar for!
Did you know . . . * The first zoo was established forty-three hundred years ago in what is now Iraq?* Aztec King Moctezuma II had such an incredible collection of animals that it took six hundred men and women to care for them?* Children across Great Britain wrote to Queen Victoria when Jumbo the elephant was sold away from the London Zoo?* Fifty...
Author
Series
Magic tree house volume 34
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Guided by a magic rhyme, Jack and Annie travel to ancient Baghdad on a mission to help the Caliph disseminate wisdom to the world.
10) Ah, music!
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history and components of music, concentrating on Western musical traditions.
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of the ice industry from its origins in the early 1800s, describing the ideas and inventions that enabled individuals to store ice in their homes and businesses, and sharing photographs, postcards, and other primary source materials.
16) California
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the important cities, history, physical features, industry, and famous residents of California.
18) Ellis Island
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Ellis Island, young readers will explore this American landmark and learn about its historic significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important site.
A labeled diagram helps readers understand locations and items associated with Ellis Island, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Ellis Island online using our safe search engine...
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As an elderly woman, Lillian recalls that her great-great-grandparents were sold as slaves in front of a courthouse where only rich white men were allowed to vote, then the long fight that led to her right--and determination--to cast her ballot since the Voting Rights Act gave every American the right to vote.
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