Scott Ingram
4) Oregon
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Oregon.
5) Kansas
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1120L
Language
English
6) Paul Revere
Author
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Profiles American patriot Paul Revere, who was known not only for his midnight ride, but also for his skill as a silversmith and, later, for producing copper sheeting used on warships and building domes.
Author
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the people and action of the Revolutionary War battle of Yorktown, Virginia, in which British General Cornwallis surrendered in 1781, due in part to French reinforcements who came to the aid of the colonists.
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Pennsylvania, which boasted the first hospital in the United States.
Author
Series
Publisher
Thomson/Gale
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the selection and duties of the Vice President of the United States, where he works, his daily routine, responsibilities, chain of command, and what a typical day might be like for the Vice-President.
Author
Series
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Takes a thorough look at the presidency of the United States, including the history of the office, how the work relates to that of other branches of government, and how presidents have handled crises.
15) Adolf Hitler
Author
Series
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Examines the birth, family, early years, and political career of Adolf Hitler, discussing his hatred of Jews, involvement in the Nazi Party, role in World War II and the Holocaust, and death.
16) Jefferson Davis
Author
Publisher
Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of Jefferson Davis, who graduated from West Point and served in the Army and the House of Representatives before becoming President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses the story of the poem "The star spangled banner, " how that poem became the national anthem of the United States, and the background to and outcome of the War of 1812.