Nancy Loewen
1) Walt Whitman
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1180L
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the life and work of 19th-century American writer Walt Whitman, whose poetry is known for both its passionate celebration of American life and its direct, speechlike style"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 690L
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Scarlett, the stray cat that famously saved her kittens from a Brooklyn garage fire"--
5) Beatles
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Enterprises
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Describes how the four boys from Liverpool achieved phenomenal success as the Beatles, their growth as musicians, the pressures of international fame, and their breakup in 1970.
6) Beethoven
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Enterprises
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the triumphes and tragedies of the great composer.
7) Mozart
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Enterprises
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of the talented Austrian composer, from his performances as a child prodigy to his early death and burial in an unmarked pauper's grave.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Description
The Beast relates the true story of how he was unintentionally rude to a fairy while preparing for an audition, then won the heart of a beautiful girl despite his appearance and odor.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Description
The dwarf known as Seven explains how Snow White's terrible memory was the cause of many problems, including her long sleep, and exactly how she was rescued by a prince.
10) Zeus
Author
Series
Publisher
RiverFront Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Description
Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the life and exploits of the god Zeus.
11) Hercules
Author
Series
Publisher
RiverFront Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the demigod Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology.
12) Venus
Author
Series
Publisher
RiverFront Books
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between Greek and Roman myths, and describes the birth and life of the goddess Venus.
13) Fire safety
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Shows what to do and what not to do to practice fire safety sense.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Description
Presents advice to help young readers compose their own personal and business letters, including eight points covering the main sections of a letter and the process involved in creating and delivering one.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 580L
Language
English
Description
A humorous retelling of The Princess and the Pea, as told by the princess--who really was not a princess at all, and was kept awake by her dog.