Meg Greene
Author
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Confederate general from his childhood in Virginia through his West Point education and military career to his death following the Battle of Yellow Tavern.
2) Will Smith
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Explores the personal and professional life of Philadelphia-born Will Smith, a highly successful rap musician, television and film actor whose awards include Grammy and American Music Awards.
3) Eiffel Tower
Author
Series
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the techniques used and difficulties faced in building the Eiffel Tower, once the tallest building in the world and still an extremely popular tourist attraction.
4) Matt Damon
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
A biography which describes the unusual childhood and early interest in acting of Matt Damon, the popular young actor who wrote and starred in "Good Will Hunting."
5) Louis Sachar
Author
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses life and work of the popular children's author, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of his books, biographical timeline, and awards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of Moscow's Kremlin.
For more than eight hundred years, the Kremlin has stood as the guardian of Moscow; home to kings, queens, dictators, and presidents, the Kremlin today houses Russia's great historical and art treasures, while also serving as the center of the Russian government.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2004]
Lexile measure
1140L
Language
English
Description
Historical photographs and text help chronicle the experiences of African-Americans during the Reconstruction era, discussing how they adapted to life after being freed from slavery and tried to build new lives for themselves.
9) Lauryn Hill
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A biography of the young African American singer from New Jersey who won five Grammy awards in 1999, including Best New Artist.