Thomas Streissguth
1) Mini-bikes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Lexile measure
810L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Mini-bikes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
2) Pocket bikes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Lexile measure
820L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Pocket Bikes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Lexile measure
620L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Off-Road motorcycles. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
4) Trials bikes
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2008.
Lexile measure
800L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Trials Bikes." -- Provided by publisher.
5) Jesse Owens
Author
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Profiles the life and success of Olympic medalist Jesse Owens. Describes his poor childhood in Alabama and how he trained to become a world-record runner in the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, overcoming racism and Hitler's proclamation that Aryan people were superior.
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
1050L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life of career of scientist Rosalind Franklin, focusing on her Anglo-Jewish childhood, family background, education, personal traits, laboratory research on DNA, and technical experience.
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (80 p.) : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the history, government, culture, and economy of Albania and discusses how this country has developed over the decades. Includes full-color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
490L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn the facts about this unsolved air piracy case, including an account of the hijacking, clues, and possible suspects. A full description of the mystery, possible explanations, and remaining questions are all explored. 'Myth or Fact?' sidebars describe common misconceptions and confirm surprising facts." -- From publisher website.
Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (80 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a visual trip through Denmark and provides information about its government, economy, geography, and culture. Includes sidebar information about the topics covered, a timeline, a list of famous people and sites, maps, a glossary, and an index.
11) U.S. Navy SEALs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996
Lexile measure
930L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of this special forces unit, the training its members must undergo, and its deployment in modern conflicts.
Author
Publisher
Essential Library
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
1100L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Race and College Sports looks at the role race plays in the promotion and exploitation of black athletes by the NCAA. The notion of "student-athletes" is called into question, as are graduation rates and whether college athletes deserve to share in the proceeds generated by their performance. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Core Library
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and career of Jackie Robinson. Examines the challenges he faced stepping across racial barriers of the time. Includes text-related questions, a glossary, resources for further information, and archival photographs.
16) Tractors
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1995
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
17) Neil Armstrong
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a brief biography of the first astronaut to walk on the Moon.
20) Jeeps
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1995
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English