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Author
Series
Publisher
Brown Bear Books Ltd
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the fascinating lifestyles of people in Ancient Egypt. Using a celebrity-magazine type format, readers are introduced to life in this society"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Description
Italian merchant and adventurer Marco Polo traveled across Asia. This title guides readers through his major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Polo to travel to China, the Silk Road, life in Central Asia, the Chinese empire, Polo's famous book, and his legacy.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This fascinating book follows the travels of English explorer and sea navigator Henry Hudson. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an entertaining tabloid style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include what led Hudson to become an explorer, Northern exploration, life on sea voyages, merchant companies, and Hudson's legacy.
9) Tanks
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Describes tanks as used in the military, including specs, weapons, and crews. Includes the types of missions they are used in and diagrams of the interior of the vehicle. Features a gallery of tanks and AFVs from around the world"--Provided by publisher.
10) The Aztecs
Author
Series
Publisher
Brown Bear Books
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the fascinating lifestyles of the Aztec people. Using a celebrity-magazine type format, readers are introduced to life in this society"--
11) Key figures
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Abraham Lincoln wasn't the only president serving at the time of the Civil War. Readers will be introduced to Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, as well as other important people who determined the course of the American Civil War. The tactics of Ulysses S. Grant and the indefatigable Robert E. Lee are also covered. Knowledge of these key figures will enhance readers' understanding of the war. Using end-of-chapter...
15) After the war
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Even though the Civil War kept the Union together, much work needed to be done once the North declared victory. From new rights for former slaves to rebuilding devastated areas of the South, this book covers many aspects of the Reconstruction era of the United States. Using accessible content and critical thinking questions, readers are encouraged to think about the outcomes of war from a variety of perspectives, including freed slaves, carpetbaggers,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This informative book offers an introduction to the basics of maps and their different uses. A brief chronological history of maps and mapping gives readers an understanding of how maps have evolved over time. Readers will discover that advances in technologies have changed the format of maps from flat outlines to digital 3-D images with pop-up information in augmented reality."--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In 1807, it became illegal to import slaves to the United States. However, that didn't put a stop to slavery in the South. While slavery wasn't the only cause of the Civil War, it certainly was a big factor. Readers learn more about why the war started with detailed accounts of the abolitionist movement and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Among other key events, this book features in-depth information budding historians are looking for, questions and comments...
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