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Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
"The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name--which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always "play well"--encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this book, author Jim O'Connor describes how a simple concept--small plastic bricks that snap together--morphed into a cultural phenomenon"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
"Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn't go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people. But by the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the women's rights movement in the United States, from the beginning of the movement in the nineteenth century and the fight for equal rights in the 1960s to such present-day events as the Women's March in 2017.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to Nintendo, one of the most influential companies in the video game industry and creator of some of the top-selling video game franchises of all-time.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Description
"The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, better known as NASA, began in 1958. With its creation, the United States hoped to ensure it won the space race against the Soviet Union. Author Sarah Fabiny describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then. NASA has a rich history and still plays an important role in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Say hello to the premier title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Hello Kitty! This cute cartoon character who's shaped like a bobtail cat and wears a bow in her hair has become an icon of our times. Hello Kitty, as she is known, is a piano-playing, cookie-baking darling from London with a heart of gold. Readers will learn all about Kitty, who was first created in Japan, but has since...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the soccer World Cup, covering clothing and equipment, host stadiums, the rules, qualifying to participate, and the most successful teams.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
"As the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games commenced in London, a similar sporting competition was taking place a few miles away. But the men at Stoke Mandeville weren't your typical athletes. They were paralyzed World War II veterans. The games at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics. Participants from all around the world vie for the gold medal in a variety of sports, including...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
The 2020 Election is here! This book tells young readers all about presidential campaigns and American politics.
"Who can run for president? What's the difference between America's two major political parties? Why do candidates spend so much time in Iowa and New Hampshire? And is the Electoral College really a college? Answers to these questions and many, many more can be found in the pages of this official Who HQ guide to the 2020 US presidential...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
"Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. The character was so popular after appearing in Detective Comics that DC Comics decided to give Batman a comic book of his own. In doing so, they created one of the company's most successful franchises. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Nothing mysterious about it! Learn all about how Scooby and his friends took over Saturday mornings--and then the world--in this debut title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Most kids are familiar with the always-hungry, scaredy-cat Great Dane called Scooby-Doo and his true-blue friends of Mystery Inc. But how did Scooby and the gang make it onto the silver screen? Author M. D. Payne...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
"In the 1930s, Warner Brothers studios introduced the world to the Looney Tunes. A witty rabbit named Bugs, a stuttering pig named Porky, and an erratic duck named Daffy are just some of the characters that have left audiences hysterically laughing for almost a century. The animated short films, starring some of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, went on to have a second, long life on television. In this book, author Steve Korte details...
15) Music
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Explores several aspects of music, including rhythm, notes, pitch, and instruments, and includes related activities.
16) Movies
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Provides information about how movies are made, discussing the process of filming, cartoon animation, scenery, lighting, sound, special effects, editing, and the many people needed to create a motion picture.
17) Theater
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to theater, explaining what goes on behind the scenes, looking at how actors prepare for their roles, discussing costumes, makeup, sets and props, and other elements of the theater, and examining different types of theater.
19) Respect
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Illustrates ways of showing respect for others.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Description
"In 1597, Shakespeare debuted his newest play, a tragedy about a young Italian couple whose families were sworn enemies. Romeo and Juliet quickly became one of the most famous couples in literary history, and this play became one of Shakespeare's most performed shows. But did you know that much of Romeo and Juliet's story was adapted from tales by other writers? Learn all about how William Shakespeare's dynamic and romantic teenage duo sprouted from...