Natalie M Rosinsky
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Presents a biography of Sarah Winnemucca, Northern Paiute Indian, writer and spokesperson for her tribe, providing information on her childhood, her work as a champion for Native peoples, and her achievements that benefited her people.
8) Halloween
Author
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains the origin of Halloween, how it has changed and how it is observed.
10) Valentine's Day
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the history of Valentine's Day, its symbols and traditions, and how it is celebrated in the U.S. and around the world.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Comic books have come a long way from short newspaper strips to award winning novels. Their evolution mirrors our complicated and controversial society. And it hasn't stopped-these exciting, revolutionary changes are still going on!
12) Christmas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains how the holiday originated, how it has changed and how it is observed in the United States and around the world.
13) Thanksgiving
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduction to the history and celebration of Thanksgiving.
16) All about money
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Easy-to-follow text teaches young readers about money, its forms, uses, and history.
17) A hospital
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces what different parts of a hospital are like, who the people are that work in hospitals, what special equipment is used to care for patients, and what all hospitals have in common.
18) Hanukkah
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides information on the origin of Jewish feast of Hanukkah and some of the ways in which it is celebrated.