Judy Alter
6) Surgery
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Everyday doctors perform surgeries that were unheard of only a few years ago. They continue to make advances that improve people's lives. Using surgery as an example, this book challenges kids to think about innovation and how anything is possible.
7) Vaccines
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
During the 20th century, smallpox was responsible for 500 million deaths, yet by the end of the century the disease was eradicated. How did this amazing accomplishment happen? How was the smallpox and other vaccines developed? This book explores role innovation has played in the development of these powerful disease fighters.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces children to the history of passenger ships, describing how they have been used to transport people around the world for centuries, how the passenger ship industry was impacted by the development of air travel, and what the future might hold for the ships.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 12
Description
Chronicles the exploits and achievements of more than fifty women in the past and present of America's West, including the guide and interpreter Sacajawea, journalist Jessie Benton Fremont, and author Willa Cather.
14) New Mexico
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Description
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of New Mexico. Includes Internet links to Web sites.
Author
Pub. Date
c1996
Description
She was born on an Oklahoma ranch, where her father taught her to rope and ride. Filled with daydreams of joining Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Tommy Jo Burns knew she was destined for greatness as a famous trick roper. At fourteen, she so impressed President Theodore Roosevelt that he dubbed her America's first cowgirl. But this auspicious beginning forced the hardest choice, leaving her parents and sheltered ranch life to create her own family...
16) Montana
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the Treasure State. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to Montana.
18) North Carolina
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents information on the history, geography, economy, and government of North Carolina. Includes Internet links to web sites.
19) Washington, D.C
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of Washington, D.C. Includes Internet links to Web sites.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Description
Describes the exploration and mapping of the American West from prehistoric Indian maps through the geographical information gathered by the Spanish explorers, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike, and the mapping done by the U.S. Army and the railroad companies.