Ann Malaspina
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A biography of the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, from her childhood in segregated Albany, Georgia, in the 1930s, through her recognition at the 1996 Olympics as one of the hundred best athletes in Olympic history. Includes bibliographical references.
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In segregated 1950s Alabama, Louis cannot use the public library to research a class assignment, but one of the librarians lets him in after hours and helps him find the book that he needs. Includes an author's note with historical information about library segregation in the South.
5) The jaguar
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Provides an introduction to the jaguar, discusses the behavior of the big cats, examines the reasons why jaguars are near extinction, and looks at efforts to protect them.
6) New Jersey
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Series examines each of the states in depth, including the history, people, land, economy, government, and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"When Zeke the Weather Geek wakes up on his ninth birthday, his Mood Meter is at an all-time high. This is going to be the best birthday ever, because today, he will finally be getting a Saint Bernard puppy. And on top of that, he just knows that his idea for the Winter Weather Photo Contest is a winner. But things quickly go downhill when his perfect snowflake shot for the photo contest is washed out by rain. And when his mom presents him with a...