James Giblin
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2000
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.
Author
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Pub. Date
1992, c1990
Edition
1st Harper trophy ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
85 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how the discovery and deciphering of the Rosetta Stone unlocked the secret of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Author
Publisher
Holt
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
During a malaria epidemic in late eighteenth-century Cleveland, Ohio, ten-year-old Seth Doan surprises his family, his neighbors, and himself by having the strength to carry and grind enough corn to feed everyone.
Author
Language
English
Description
Jason is stuck with the most boring subject for a research paper- Alexander Fleming, the scientist who invented penicillin. Then he comes across the story about how Fleming rescued Winston Churchill from drowning. But, the story circulating on the Internet might not be true.
Jason must learn everything he can about Fleming and Churchill in order to solve this puzzle. Readers will learn various research tips, including how to tell fact from fiction...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill., map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the family life and career of the first American president, also discussing myths and legends, monuments to Washington, and Mount Vernon.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Out of sight, out of mind." That's what Tallahassee Higgins's mother, Liz, always says about her ex-boyfriends. But now that Tallahassee has been sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Maryland so Liz can start a movie career in California, the words are taking on new meaning.
Aunt Thelma says that Liz is gone for good, but Talley is sure her mother will come for her. So who cares if mean Aunt Thelma hates her, if she's failing sixth grade,...
Aunt Thelma says that Liz is gone for good, but Talley is sure her mother will come for her. So who cares if mean Aunt Thelma hates her, if she's failing sixth grade,...