Kevin Cunningham
Author
Language
English
Description
Fashion icon. Admired businessperson. Immigrant success story. Carolina Herrera turned her eye for style and love of clothes into a billion-dollar company. This book in the Notable Hispanic Americans series follows the legendary designer from her childhood in Venezuela to her rise to the top of American fashion. Herrera's life included friendships with celebrities and First Ladies. But her decision to start a fashion business brought her face-to-face...
42) Cell Phones
Author
Language
English
Description
Alexander Graham Bell couldn't possibly have imagined that one day people the world over would be able to call someone on telephone smaller than the palms of their hands. Readers will discover how cell phone technology has emerged as a global phenomenon, connecting people all over the world to one another.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Who creates our country's laws? Kids discover how politicians in the Senate and the House of Representatives develop the legislation that governs our nation. They also learn how these lawmakers work with both the president and the people to ensure continued justice and equality across the land. The Our Government and Citizenship series inspires young readers to learn about the development and structure of American government as well as their rights...
44) Condoleezza Rice
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost authorities on the Soviet Union during the Cold War and served in advisory roles for two presidents. Her intelligence and drive led her to one of the highest-ranking jobs in the White House, secretary of state. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans who have...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
Discusses this pivotal event in the lead-up to the American colonies' break with Great Britain and the tense atmosphere in Boston due to various new laws and impositions on the colonists by England.
47) The Inuit
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
48) Reading maps
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
Presents the history, daily life, industry, government, and religion of the first settlers of Maryland, from 1634 when Catholic settlers arrived to 1788 when it joined the United States.
50) The Cheyenne
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
©2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the Cheyenne people, explaining who they are, reviewing the history of the Cheyenne, looking at how the Cheyenne lived, their beliefs, and rituals, and discussing the Council of Forty-Four.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
Provides a history of Connecticut, from its beginnings as an English colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1788.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the Jamestown colony in Virginia in the early seventeenth century, including the colonists' relationship with the local Native Americans and the struggle to thrive in a new land.
53) The Navajo
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
©2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
An exploration of the Navajo Indians, discussing the nation's relationship with Spaniards and settlers, culture, crafts, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
Provides a brief history of Pennsylvania, from its beginnings as a Dutch colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1787.
57) The Wampanoag
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
59) The Sioux
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
60) The Comanche
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English