Don Nardo
3) Ancient Rome
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the daily life of ancient Romans including families, homes, occupations, education, and methods of worship.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Discover the exploits of all-powerful Zeus, leader of the Olympians, the mightiest of all the gods. Relive the excitement of the Titanomachy, the colossal War of the Titans. See what motivated the gods and goddesses, and encounter the ultimate winners and losers in Greek mythology's incredible battles.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War are forever linked. The bloody conflict began in 1861, the year Lincoln was elected president. It ended in 1865, the year he was struck down by an assassin's bullet. During those years the admired and despised 16th president served as a brilliant commander in chief, ultimately keeping the nation together and freeing thousands of its enslaved people."--Publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What was life really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history's greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time-traveling journey through the ancient Islamic world....
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What was life really like for everyday people in Ancient Greece? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history's greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time-traveling journey through Ancient Greece.
Author
Series
Emma Lord mysteries volume 1
Pub. Date
1993
Description
Emma Lord, publisher of the Alpine Advocate, needs is a big story. And she gets just that when Mark Doukas, the handsome grandson of rich Neeny Doukas, is murdered. Even more shocking is that the other grandson, Chris - always the black sheep in the family - is the prime suspect!But trying to get a straight answer out of Neeny or his son, is like poking a nest of rattlesnakes. And if Emma doesn't watch out, she'll be conducting an interview from the...
Author
Series
Emma Lord mysteries volume 3
Pub. Date
1993
Description
the pretty little town of Alpine looks like a Christmas card: deep, fresh snow, carolers, Christmas trees, and even a sleigh. The sight of a woman's leg in a lake, along with another young woman's hal-frozen body, puts a damper on everyone's festive mood. But for Emma Lord, editor of The Alpine Advocate, a hot story is still great news. With the help of her assistant, a bottomless well of local history, Emma begins to piece together the puzzle. Emma's...
20) The War of 1812
Author
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.8 - AR Pts: 6
Description
An account of the strategies, personalities, and results of America's second military conflict with Great Britain, the "unnecessary" and "impractical" War of 1812.