Tracey Baptiste
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
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"Young readers may have seen reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and even some of his inventions, but there was much more to his genius. Leonardo was also a scientist and a sculptor. He loved the outdoors. This biography allows young readers to get to know Leonardo from his youth in the Italian countryside and then witness how his work as an adult won over noblemen and royalty who paid him for his art. Readers will be introduced to some...
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Language
English
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Details of James's life as a young man struggling in his home life to his rise to fame and fortune on the basketball court are illustrated in full-color photos in this biography. Fans get an inside look into the events that made him a star, how he keeps himself grounded amid media attention, and the sometimes negative fan reactions to his decisions. This glimpse of the person behind the athlete reveals a person dedicated to programs that benefit children...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Young conservationists and those interested in these fascinating animals will delight in this informative, photo-filled book. Readers will find out why these are a threatened species, get details about the life of grizzly bears, including how they and their cubs hibernate in the winter, what they eat, and where they live. Readers will also learn about groups that are working to help this species, what they can do to help preserve this wonderful animal,...