Marc Tyler Nobleman
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In this important and moving true story of reconciliation after war, beautifully illustrated in watercolor, a Japanese pilot bombs the continental U.S. during WWII--the only enemy ever to do so--and comes back 20 years later to apologize."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The true story of British cousins who fooled the world for more than 60 years with a remarkable hoax: photographs of real fairies. Exquisitely illustrated with art by Eliza Wheeler as well as the original photos taken by the girls.
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
It's common knowledge that goats are a chupacabra's favorite food! One night, tired of living in fear, Jayna, Bumsie and Pep whip out their trusty candelabra and head off to find the beast and scare it away before it can find them. Little do they know that candelabras are the chupacabra's third-favorite food -- and this one has quite the appetite. The goats are in for a big surprise!
6) Memorial Day
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains Memorial Day, why it's celebrated, who celebrates it, the events that take place, and why it's important.
8) Election day
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
10) Kwanzaa
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discussion of the history and significance of the holiday Kwanzaa.
12) Cinco de Mayo
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo, when and where it is celebrated, the events that take place, and who clebrates it.
14) The Liberty Bell
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents some of the facts and stories about the famous bell in Philadelphia that has come to be a symbol of our country's freedom.