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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
NC 1160L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman's thrilling account of a daring young French nobleman who helped bring victory at Yorktown and who became a lifelong friend of President Washington will fascinate young historians. When the Marquis de Lafayette ran off to join the American Revolution against the explicit orders of the king of France, he was a strong-willed nineteen-year-old who had never set foot on a battlefield. Although the U.S. Congress granted...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Looks at the work of renowned octopus scientist Jennifer Mather and a team of researchers on the island of Moorea, near Tahiti in the South Pacific, where they work to learn more about octopuses and their behavior.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An introduction to the cooking of France, featuring basic recipes for everyday breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes. Also includes typical menus and a brief description of the special features of a French table setting.
14) Picasso
Author
Pub. Date
[1988]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne. Born in France in 1828, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination," Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a young man and became a popular writer throughout France. Known...
17) Edgar Degas
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
A series of artist biographies for young readers provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of each master's artwork. Includes primary sources, photos, illustrations, maps and timelines. --Publisher.
19) Monet
Author
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the Impressionist painter and analyzes some of his paintings.
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