Liza N Burby
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1997.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
A simple presentation of the achievements of the woman who was the first to enter medical school, who established the first nursing school in the United States, who began medical colleges for women, and who made it possible for other women to become doctors.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1997.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
Briefly traces the life of the first African-American woman to go into space, from her childhood in Chicago through her education and work as a doctor to her historic flight.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Description
Describes a typical work day for a public librarian as he answers reference questions, repairs microfilm readers, weeds the collections, and finds videos for patrons.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Description
Follows a professional golfer through her daily activities as she instructs a student, talks to players at a country club, and prepares for a tournament.