Michael Burgan
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
940L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What would you do if you were lost somewhere near the North or South poles? Would you survive through the bitter cold, deadly storms, lack of food, and other dangers? Learn the incredible true stories of Ernest Shackleton, Jan Baalsrud, Douglas Mawson, and other daring people who fought to survive in the frozen wasteland." -- Page [4] cover.
4) Chile
Author
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
Located along the Pacific Coast of South America, Chile is a long, narrow country that is home to a striking variety of landscapes. From the Atacama Desert in the north to rainy Patagonia in the south to the snowy peaks of the Andes mountains in the east, there are stunning views everywhere you look. Readers will explore this beautiful nation in depth as they learn about its history and culture. They will find out how Chile is governed, what kinds...
5) New Mexico
Author
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
Located in the southwest, along the border with Mexico, New Mexico is home to amazing desert scenery and a distinct local culture.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Deadly tornadoes. Devastating earthquakes. Killer tsunamis. When it comes to nature's fury, people can do little more than hold on tight and hope to live through it. Learn the true stories of Carmen Chévere Ortiz, Evans Monsignac, William and Dennie Spann, and others as they fought to survive through terrifying natural disasters." -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
49 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The coronavirus disease COVID-19 emerged in November 2019. By March 2020, cities all around the world closed schools, offices, restaurants, and other public spaces deemed 'non-essential' in an attempt to contain the fast-spreading virus. People struggled to follow government orders, stay indoors, and limit contact with others. But the virus that caused one of the world's deadliest pandemics eventually killed over two million people worldwide. This...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.
10) Rhode Island
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1030L
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Rhode Island.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
Formats
Description
On the night of April 14, 1912, as it made its first voyage, the luxury steamship Titanic struck an iceberg. Then, a few hours after midnight on April 15, the ship sank thousands of feet before settling on the ocean floor. And that s where it stayed, whereabouts unknown, for the next 73 years until it was discovered by oceanographer Robert Ballard and his crew. The pictures and video Ballard brought back from the 1985 discovery helped stir new interest...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
1060L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
On and off the field, Jackie Robinson never backed down from a challenge. The baseball legend broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, changing the sport forever. It was eight years later that a photo of him stealing home during the 1955 World Series became one of the most famous images from his historic career. The iconic photo of his daring base running seemed to sum up the way Robinson lived his life. He acted on his own, doing what...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1080L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map.
Language
English
Description
It didn't seem possible. Four college students shot dead May 4, 1970, by Ohio National Guardsmen during a protest against the Vietnam War. The shootings at Kent State University would shock the nation and spark a mass student strike across the country, the only one in U.S. history. A photojournalism student's photograph of a teen girl crying in anguish over a victim's dead body would win the Pulitzer Prize and become a symbol of the antiwar movement....
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
1040L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
The mighty Soviets were the favorites to win hockey gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics. But a team of U.S. college players had other ideas. The stunning upset of the Soviet hockey team by the young Americans has been called the greatest moment in international hockey. And to many people the victory was about much more than sports. Americans had gone through difficult times at home and abroad. Beating the best hockey team in the world-and its major Cold...
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1080L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Jesse Owens' gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as a showcase of supposed Aryan superiority. Instead, there was American black athlete Owens on the podium being photographed by Hitler's personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. In addition, Owens would figure prominently in the groundbreaking film Olympia by Hitler's favorite...
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
It's one of the most famous sports images of all time. Former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston is sprawled on his back in the boxing rim. Muhammad Ali stands over Liston, holding his right hand as if ready to throw another punch. The reigning world champion had just thrown a short, right-handed punch to the side of Liston's head. In a flash, Liston had gone down. The photo of the angry Ali standing over the fallen challenger was taken in an...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Lexile measure
600L
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
You're one of millions of immigrants leaving your home in the early 1900s to move to the United States. You're searching for a better life. Ellis Island, near New York City, is your first stop in your search for opportunity and freedom. Officials on the island have been processing immigrants there for decades, but not everyone gets through. If you pass the tests, you're on your way to a new life in the United States. If you don't, you may find yourself...