Core Library (Firm)
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Giant Galp̀agos tortoises have roamed the Galp̀agos Islands for thousands of years, but these creatures almost disappeared from their tropical habitat. Giant Galp̀agos Tortoise describes the world's largest tortoise, how sailors and invasive species caused its population to dwindle, and how habitat preservation and captive breeding have helped save the species."--
2) Bald Eagle
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States, but the bird almost disappeared from North American skies. Bald Eagle explores how the species was once threatened by hunting and pollution, explaining how public awareness and scientific efforts have helped keep these iconic birds soaring. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"California condors once soared the US Pacific Coast, but by 1982, their dwindling numbers forced conservationists to bring the few remaining birds into captivity. California Condor follows the condor's journey from its brush with extinction to today's efforts to eliminate lead poisoning and other threats that continue to endanger the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Lin-Manuel Miranda brought hip-hop to Broadway with his popular musical Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda introduces readers to this award-winning writer and his creative process. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Pub. Date
c2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, political leaders and health officials worked to understand the disease, slow the infection rate, and lower the death toll. World Leaders during COVID-19 examines how different leaders reacted, how the messages to their citizens were received, and how effective their measures proved to be. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index." --
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Ellen DeGeneres has dedicated her life to making people laugh. She is known as an entertainment pioneer and champion of the LGBTQ community. Ellen DeGeneres: Groundbreaking Entertainer explores DeGeneres's early life, rise to fame, and positive influence on society. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018].
Description
In 1959, Fidel Castro took control of the Cuban government and became its new leader. Fidel Castro: Cuban Revolutionary Leader explores the early life of Castro and his rise to power. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Health-care workers were on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, saving lives and searching for effective treatments. Other workers, such as grocery clerks and delivery people, also found themselves on the front lines as the rest of society stayed home as much as possible to slow the disease's spread. Front-Line Heroes examines these and other people who faced danger as they continued working to keep the rest of society safe. Features include...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV2. Like all viruses, it is far too small to be seen by the naked eye. Yet this virus and the disease it caused had an enormous impact on the world. Understanding COVID-19 explores how the virus and the disease work, examining what made them so dangerous and what health officials learned about fighting them. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index." --
10) COVID-19
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
COVID-19 swept across the world in 2020, causing millions of deaths and changing daily life for nearly everyone on the planet. Scientists worked quickly to create a vaccine and stop the pandemic. COVID-19 explores the history and science behind this disease, as well as how it's treated.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"COVID-19 was first recognized in Wuhan, China, but within a few months it spread to every corner of the globe. The Spread of COVID-19 traces the pandemic during those perilous early months, as health officials and world leaders reacted to the new disease and the scope of its impact became clear. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index." --
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
When the United States became the first country to use an atomic weapon when it dropped the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. Not long after, other countries began developing atomic bombs. Today, nuclear power is used as an energy source, but the threat of nuclear warfare lingers. How the Bomb Changed Everything explores the complicated legacy of the first atomic bombs.
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