Tim Cooke
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"World War I neared its end in 1918, but another kind of devastation soon replaced the horrors of the battlefield. A deadly virus quickly spread, killing millions of people by the end of 1920. Follow along with the true story of a doomed pandemic that changed public health forever. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
"World War II was raging across the Atlantic Ocean, but the United States was staying out of the war until a day that will live in infamy. On the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor came under fire. Follow along with the true story of the attack that changed the course of the war. Then, review that you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"Reporters gathered in the rain to watch in awe as the Hindenburg was scheduled to touch down on May 6, 1937. Their awe quickly turned to horror as the airship burst into flames and plunged to the ground. Follow along with the true story of a doomed airship that changed the course of aviation. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
4) Barack Obama
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Even though Barack Obama is recognizable to young readers, do they know his life story and all that he's accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between news reports of his presidency and what elementary readers really want to know about the first black president. Pictures on each page and inspirational quotes lead readers effortlessly through the meticulously uncomplicated and age-appropriate language. This highly requested biography is sure to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Approximately 130 million school-aged girls around the world are not receiving an education. One of the most powerful figures in the fight for education equality is Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani teen who has inspired the world with her fearless activism and public speaking. When she was 11 years old, Yousafzai gave her first speech against the Taliban's prohibition of education for girls. At only 15 years old, Yousafzai survived an assassination...
7) Key figures
Author
Description
Learn the stories of the individuals who played a significant role in the war.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The streets were littered with rats scurrying over dead and dying bodies. Fear spread through the city of London just as fast as the plague, killing almost a quarter of the city's population by the end of 1666. Follow along with the true story of a doomed city in the midst of a deadly epidemic. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"No one in Salem was safe. From 1962 through 1963 neighbors were accusing neighbors of witchcraft and sentencing one another to death. Follow along with the true story of a doomed town in the midst of some of the world's most famous witch trials. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
11) Fighter planes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Description
Describes fighter planes and their role in military action.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"William Hornaday admired the American bison. He wanted every American to see the beautiful animal that was once plentiful across the Great Plains. But in 1886 he made a shocking prediction. Unless something changed quickly, bison would disappear from America forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to learn how William and other activists brought the bison back from the brink. Then, learn more about bison and other animals...
16) Submarines
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Description
Discussed what a submarine is and its function within the armed services, as well as its history.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"When Howard Sharpe spotted a group of southern sea otters floating off the coast of California, he was nearly as surprised as if he had seen a dinosaur. The otters were thought to be nearly extinct, and yet he spotted hundreds splashing in the water. Soon, Howard and other environmental activists sprang into action to make sure this once nearly extinct species didn't disappear forever. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story...