Dennis B Fradin
4) Arizona
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1993.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the geography, history, industries, notable sights, and famous people of the Grand Canyon State.
Author
Publisher
Mondo Pub
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
A biography of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who challenged the belief of his age that Earth was the center of the universe and proved that it is, instead, a planet orbiting the Sun.
Author
Publisher
Walker
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1988]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.
9) Archaeology
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1983]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Description
Briefly discusses the techniques and tools archaeologists use to locate and study artifacts from the past and highlights milestones in the history of archaeology.
10) The Cheyenne
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1988]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief history of the Cheyenne Indians, who call themselves "The People."
14) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1995.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
Presents a history and description of this popular vacationland located 1,050 miles southeast of Miami, Florida.
17) Explorers
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
[1984]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the reasons people go exploring, and traces the history of exploration from ancient civilization through the space program.
18) Valentine's Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
[1990]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history behind Valentine's Day and the various ways it is celebrated.
19) West Virginia
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1994.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the geography, climate, history, industries, prominent cities, and famous people of the Mountain State.