Rebecca Rissman
4) James Carter
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Description
Looks at the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter, discussing his childhood, his support of the civil rights movement, his work to protect the environment, his charity work, and his Nobel Peace Prize recognition.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Description
When Houston fifth-grader Audrey's ingenuity helps the Apollo 11 astronauts during their 1969 Moon landing, her dream of becoming a NASA scientist one day, despite sexism, seems possible.
12) Going to a farm
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
410L
Language
English
Description
Explores types of farms and the various plants and animals they grow, including cranberries, corn, sheep, and cows.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Description
Provides an account of events surrounding the disaster that occurred when the reactor at the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, a town located in the state of Ukraine, exploded on April 26, 1986, releasing dangerous radiation into the atmosphere.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
AD 470L
Language
English
Description
"Should Charlotte share? Guide readers through the decision-making process with this simple title that shows possible outcomes for common choices. Clear photographs present the scenario and possible outcomes, while simple text asks readers What would you do? Brief explanations after each scenario spark conversation for a deeper discussion of the issue."--Publisher description.
16) Antlers
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2011]
Lexile measure
280L
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs describe antlers and how they are used by animals.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
"Genetically Modified Food helps readers trace the history of GMOs, explore the science behind it, understand why and how we utilize them, and discuss controversies concerning GMOs from an objective viewpoint. The title will engage readers on the topic and help them to weigh the pros and cons as they make their own food decisions."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Description
"This book takes readers on a journey through the night to discover the world of nocturnal animals living in their own backyards. This title focuses on barn owls, showcasing their behavior, habitat, diet, and the things they get up to when we're asleep!"--