Jason Glaser
2) The prospect
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nick Cosimo is a star pitcher on his high school team and always puts his team first, but when a scout appears in the stands he has to decide if he is going to change his game to make an impression on the scout.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 660L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Recounts the story of the African American soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers, who fought against American Indians and protected the western frontier of the United States in the latter half of the 1800s.
4) Dwyane Wade
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is a superstar of the NBA. Born in Chicago, he idolized Bulls star Michael Jordan. Wade's talent with the basketball wasn't obvious in his youth. However, in high school, he became determined to master the skills and strategy he'd need to succeed as a professional athlete. Following Wade's career from his NCAA years to his hard-earned NBA records, this book examines how the star overcame obstacles to achieve dazzling...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Civil War was one of the darkest times in the history of the United States. From the new nation's very beginning, slavery was a battle between the country's economy and its morality. The "slavery question" was argued in courts, in Congress, in homes, in newspapers, and eventually on the battlefield. In this striking volume, readers will come to understand the powerful statements that drove a country into war. Through simple, accessible text and...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Through computers, smartphones, and other digital devices, more and more shopping takes place online. As consumers turn to online retail for their shopping needs, companies need workers who can use computer technology efficiently and intelligently. This title explores a number of promising career paths within online retailing, including Web developers, user interaction designers, digital advertising and marketing managers, data analysts, and more....
9) Broken bones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
Explains what happens when a bone breaks, and discusses the symptoms of a broken bone, how kids get them, and treatment and prevention methods.
10) Shooting guard
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Takes an in-depth look at the basketball position that most teams look to when they need a sure basket. Read about the historic players who made the shooting guard position what it is, as well as the superstars who play it today. Dazzling photographs show the sport's greatest shooting guards in action, while photographs of teens help show how to train to become a shooting guard.
11) Point guard
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about the position of point guard in basketball as well as teaching proper point guard techniques and learning about basketball's great point guards.
12) Power forward
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In basketball, play 'in the paint' is quick and hard hitting. That's why power forwards are often the toughest players on the court. With their backs to the basket, power forwards protect the free-throw lane on defense and help their teammates score points on offense. They're also ferocious rebounders"--P. [4] of cover.
13) Small forward
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the small forward position, discusses historic and current players of the position, and shares tips for readers on becoming a future basketball star.
14) Food allergies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
"Describes food allergies, how they are diagnosed and treated, and how to prevent allergic reactions"--Provided by publisher.
15) Ear infections
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
"Describes ear infections, how and why they occur, and how to treat and prevent them"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Language
English
Description
Highly creative, detail-oriented young people who enjoy visual media may find a satisfying career in multimedia art and animation. Multimedia artists create animation, special effects, and other visual images for a variety of media, including movies, video games, advertising, and the Web. This book discusses the opportunities available to aspiring multimedia creators and the tools of the trade they can begin learning now as a hobby. Readers get helpful...
17) Colorado
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Colorado is home of the world's first rodeo. Its mile-high city, Denver, has the largest city park system in the nation. It's truly a state of interesting and beautiful details. This book introduces kids to the many wonders the Centennial state has to offer, from cosmopolitan cities to wild mountain peaks.
18) Leif Eriksson
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English