Kristin J Russo
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Airmen in the U.S. Air Force dedicate their lives to serving their country. But this doesn t always mean that service is spent in battle. Airmen have a variety of roles. Some roles are ones you would expect. But others, in addition to their day-to-day life, can be pretty surprising." --
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Marines are a prestigious branch of the military who dedicate themselves to honor, courage, and commitment. In times of conflict, these values turn Marines into the heroes we know them to be. But what are their everyday lives like? What does their rigorous training involve? And what makes being a member of this military branch unique? The answers may surprise you.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Being apart of the military s largest branch might seem like all work and no play. But soldiers in the Army know that protecting their country can be a fun and rewarding experience. Learn little-known facts and unique details about what it means to be an Army soldier.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Sailors in the Navy will almost certainly spend part of their careers at sea. Everyone on board has a jobwhether it's a cook, medic, to nuclear equipment operator. And even though a sailors life on a ship is strict and orderly, there are still some surprising facts about jobs, training, and living quarters in the Navy.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
The events surrounding the sinking of the Titanic did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective. In the Viewpoints and Perspectives series, more advanced readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the disaster through the eyes of three different people, while engaging with text through questions sparking critical thinking. Books include timeline, glossary,...
6) The Currys
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Meet the Currys, a family of superstar athletes. The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry and his brother, Seth Curry of the Portland Trail Blazers, faced off on the court in the first-ever sibling match-up in an NBA Final. Their parents flipped a coin to decide which jersey to wear and which son to support. Readers will learn how the "First Family of Basketball" found fame and fortune, how they give back to their fans, and what they plan to do next....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2001.
Description
"Families of Fame & Fortune introduces the Kardashians, stars of their own reality TV shows and rulers of their own business empires. Whether it's launching a new business, walking a fashion runway, or posting a viral video on socail media, sometimes it seems like everything a Kardshian or Jenner touches turns to gold. "Momager" Kris Jenner, along with the Jenner and Kardashian children and grandchildren, thrive in the spotlight. Readers will learn...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Look into the night sky. Humans have been trying to understand space for thousands of years. Sometimes the truth is more complicated than we originally thought. Get the real facts about outer space, and drop the fibs!"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Could you survive in a life-threatening situation? It depends on how much you know about survival. Sometimes the truth is more complicated than we originally thought. Get the real facts about surviving dangerous situations, and drop the fibs!