Adam Woog
2) Prohibition
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
3) George Lucas
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
Examines the personal life, career, and success of the creator of the "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" movies, whose technological innovations have had a major impact on the film industry.
4) Godzilla
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the creation of Godzilla, his popularity, and his preservation.
6) The Beatles
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Examines the cultural significance, influence, and legacy of the English pop group.
11) Amelia Earhart
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Summarizes the life of the noted woman pilot, focuses on her mysterious disappearance, and speculates about rumors that she was a spy and that there was a government cover-up.
13) Duke Ellington
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the internationally acclaimed musician and composer who helped popularize jazz music.
14) Bill Gates
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of Bill Gates, his early interest in computers, the founding of Microsoft, his success as a businessman, his family life and philanthropic activities.
16) Lucille Ball
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and work of Lucille Ball, discussing her youth, movies, television, romances, marriage, divorce, achievements as a businesswoman, and legacy.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
A portrayal of the work of samurai warriors, including how they trained for war, their code of conduct, the weapons they used, the independent samurai (Ronin), the samurai in battle, and the samurai as bureaucrats.