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1) Walt Disney
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1180L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of Walt Disney, including his early childhood, education, interests, the creation of Mickey Mouse, and the development of the Disney theme parks.
2) Dr. Seuss
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the childhood, education, influences, marriage, and writing career of the author known as Dr. Seuss.
3) Henry Ford
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the early life of Henry Ford, including his moving to the big city and his success as an inventor, engineer, and pioneer of the automobile.
4) Jim Henson
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, including his early life and influences, the development of the Muppets and their increasing success, his early death, and his legacy.
8) J.K. Rowling
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press/Thomson Gale
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Profiles Orville and Wilbur Wright, beginning with their childhoods in the Midwest, covering their business enterprises, interest in aircraft, and successful flights, and ending with a look at their legacy.
10) Galileo Galilei
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the early childhood, education, interests, and inventions of Galileo, as well as how his studies led to conflict with the Church and tradition.
11) Mozart
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, including his early childhood, flamboyant personality, travels, compositions, and musical legacy.