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Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
4) Quiet loud
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Description
Whether you read it quietly or loudly, learning about opposites has never been more fun - or funny - than with this winning book.
Sniffles are quiet, but sneezes are loud. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli's spirited book, QUIET LOUD, stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones. Gail Gibbons presents the history of this special holiday and shares what...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
29 p. : col. ill. ; 26 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this version of "Little Red Riding Hood," set in Ghana, a young girl fails to heed Granny's warning about the dangers of talking to strangers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 31
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A companion book to "Day of the Dragon King" presents facts about the real dragon king, the construction of the Great Wall of China, and the traditions associated with Chinese New Year.
12) China
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Chinese culture is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern, and readers discover how the natural world, government, and history of this vast country have impacted its people for centuries. Featuring the most up-to-date information about life in the most populous country in the world, this focused guide gives readers a comprehensive look at how the past and present come together in China. Vibrant photographs, eye-catching fact boxes, and detailed...
14) Australia
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Presents the history, geography, government, economy, environment, religion, people, and social life and customs of the island continent of Australia.
15) Philippines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the Philippines, and archipelago of many islands in the Western Pacific.
16) Brazil
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Readers take a tour through Brazil in this comprehensive look at its geography, history, and culture. As readers explore main text that has been meticulously updated to highlight current events, they also find stunning photographs of Brazil's natural beauty and vibrant way of life. Featuring fact boxes that highlight essential words and phrases to know when traveling to this South American nation and points of interest to put on your itinerary, this...
17) Mexico
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The culture of Mexico is colorful and complex, and readers are given a comprehensive look at its most unique elements in this guide to life in America's neighbor to the south. Chapters focused on geography, history, politics, and the economy supplement social studies curriculum topics, and others focused on leisure, arts, and food add plenty of fun along the way. Fact boxes and full-color photographs enhance this exciting reading experience, and sidebars...
18) Argentina
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Argentina is the largest country in the world that has Spanish as its main language. This and other fun facts are waiting for readers to discover as they explore the places and people that make this South American nation unique. From its government and environment to its arts and food, each aspect of life in Argentina is the subject of a focused chapter that features the latest facts and vibrant photographs. Fact boxes and maps provide additional...
Author
Language
English
Description
"You might be a fan of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. But did you know that real-life pirates were even more daring and charismatic? For example, Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, reportedly kept a lit fuse under his hat, creating a frightening haze of smoke around his head. William Fly, convicted of piracy in 1726, had to show his executioner how to tie the noose that went around his neck at the gallows. Pirates are...
20) Barbados
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Barbados, a small island nation in the Caribbean.
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