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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
Alice's adventures begin as she lies on a grassy bank one sunny afternoon. After following the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole she meets all kinds of strange and wonderful characters. She talks with the Cheshire Cat, swims with the Mouse, takes tea with the Mad Hatter and plays croquet with the Queen.
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 600L
Language
English
Description
Presents an account of the early career of Ted Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, describing how he adhered to strict literary guidelines while writing "The Cat in the Hat."
5) I am a story
Author
Publisher
Harper, An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"From cave drawings to the invention of the printing press to our digital age, discover how a story has been told in many different ways from the past to today. It's always been around, making us happy, sad, excited, or scared and bringing people together. With simple text and delightful illustrations, Dan Yaccarino reminds us of the power of story"--
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive guide to the series shares insights into all seven books and their characters, in a reference complemented by facts, glossary entries, and previously unseen images.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Shipwrecked on the shores of a strange new country, Betsy Bobbin and her loyal mule Hank decide to help the Shaggy Man in his quest to find his missing brother. Aided by Tik-Tok the Clockwork Man and Queen Ann?s failed Army of Oogaboos, their path leads them into the underground kingdom of the Nomes, where danger and disaster are never far from view. Will they ever find the Shaggy Man?s brother?
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
When four brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.
11) 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
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
1990.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
A biography of the author of many popular novels and plays for both adults and children, including the well-known "Little Lord Fauntleroy" and "The Secret Garden."
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated explanation of the plot, the characters, and the villains of the C.S. Lewis classic and additional information on the making of the movie by Walt Disney Pictures. Just in time for the live action movie the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in fall 2005, this companion book is perfect for children too young to read the original. It's packed with fun facts about characters, places, and magic, and has interactive sections such...
Author
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the process and influences behind the writing of Esther Forbes' novel, Johnny Tremain, for which she won a Newbery Award in 1943--just a year after winning the Pulitzer Prize for her first novel.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This creative nonfiction book introduces readers to the remarkable story of Guido d'Arezzo's development of musical notation. Guido longed to find a way to write and teach music. Eventually, he created the musical scale, using the words Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do...one syllable for each note. Though the other monks thought it was a waste of time, Guido's music couldn't be silenced. His discovery remains the foundation for learning music today, and...
20) A.A. Milne
Author
Pub. Date
1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and works of the Englishman who wrote thousands of articles, plays, stories, and novels, yet is best remembered for his creation, Winnie the Pooh.