Judith Jango-Cohen
Author
Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of Chinese New Year, how people get ready for it and the celebration itself, which includes fireworks, parades, family gatherings, and the Festival of Lanterns.
10) Mount Rushmore
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.
11) Bionics
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of bionics and how it has been used to replace body parts, fix malfunctions, and assist the senses.
12) Giraffes
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish/ Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of giraffes.
14) Desert iguanas
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of desert iguanas.
15) The Liberty Bell
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
530L
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history of the Liberty Bell.
17) Fire trucks
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
420L
Language
English
Description
Describes the parts of a fire truck, the tools it carries, and the work it helps firemen to do.
20) Ellis Island
Author
Series
Cornerstones of freedom volume Second series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2005.
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a national treasure.