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Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Gwen Frostic sought solace in art and nature. She learned to be persistent and independent--never taking no for an answer or letting her disabilities define her. An artist and business owner, Gwen dedicated her work and her life to reminding people of the wonder and beauty in nature"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 740L
Language
English
Description
Hiawatha, a Mohawk, is plotting revenge for the murder of his wife and daughters by the evil Onondaga Chief, Tadodaho, when he meets the Great Peacemaker, who enlists his help in bringing the nations together to share his vision of a new way of life marked by peace, love, and unity rather than war, hate, and fear. Includes historical notes.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
From Boston to Charlestown to Lexington Paul Revere's historic midnight ride takes on a new level of excitement when seen first-hand through the eyes of two cartoon flies. Equal parts fact and fun whisk readers through one of the key events of the American Revolution."
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
All William Ellsworth Hoy wanted to do was play baseball. After losing out on a spot on the local deaf team, William practiced even harder--eventually earning a position on a professional team. But his struggle was far from over. In addition to the prejudice Hoy faced, he could not hear the umpires' calls. One day he asked the umpire to use hand signals: strike, ball, out. That day he not only got on base but also changed the way the game was played...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this wacky true tale of American ingenuity, Annie Miller took to raising pigs in the yard after losing all but her mansion, but when the town wanted the pigs out, she removed the whole mansion instead--rolling it away slowly on logs"--
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Formats
Description
As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
History comes home in a deeply moving, exquisitely illustrated tale of a small house near Berlin that bears quiet witness to a tumultuous century full of war, division, and -- ultimately-- reconciliation.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
Across fields, over fences, and through dark forests Two cartoon flies accompany readers as they follow Harriet Tubman's daring escape from slavery, providing equal measure of facts and fun while telling the story of this heroic moment in American history."
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 640L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Desribes the life of the children's book author and illustrator, conveying her life at Folly Cove, her love of dance, and how she was able to create images of machinery, including those used in her book, Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The incredible true story of Tani Adewumi, a Nigerian refugee who garnered international news coverage after winning the New York State Chess Championship at the age of eight. Tani's story of finding a new life in America reminds children that perseverance and hope make a difference--and small acts of kindness can make the world a better place"--
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 650L
Language
English
Description
There was a boy named Keith who liked to draw. So he drew...and drew...until one day, he was one of the most famous artists in New York City. But even more important to Keith Haring was sharing his artwork with everyone and making the world a better place. And all the while, he just kept drawing. This boldly illustrated picture book brings the life and art of this iconic pop artist to life for young readers and artists. Written by Keith Haring's...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 780L
Language
English
Description
"Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life."--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
"In the 1880s the U.S. Forest Service didn't hire women, thinking they couldn't handle the physical challenges of the work, but Hallie Morse Daggett overcame discrimination to become the first woman "fire guard" hired by the U.S. Forest Service"--
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