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1) Yosemite
Author
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Witness the majesty of the beautiful and preserved lands of America's National Parks as we journey into Yosemite National Park. 48 pages with full color phots detail the incredible animals and lands of this national treasure."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
A handful of Minnipins, a sober and sedate people, rise up against the Periods, the leading family of an isolated mountain valley, and are exiled to a mountain where they discover that the ancient enemies of their people are preparing to attack.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The story of how Death Valley was named is rather unexpected -- the people who named it survived! The forbidding landscape surely supports the name, but is the Dead Sea as aptly named? Readers find lots of interesting information like this when they pick up this book!"--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
The 1845-1846 diary of thirteen-year-old Maria, servant to the wealthy Spanish family which took her in when her Indian mother died. Includes a historical note about the settlement and early history of California.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Looking for adventure? Take a trip down the Amazon with this book! From its start as an icy stream high in the Andes all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, each turn of this mysterious river reveals new and wonderful secrets. Geography of the World introduces students to the major geographic features of our planet. With original maps and brilliant photographs, each book answers basic questions about how each geographic area developed, what makes it unique,...
7) Ethiopia
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Ethiopia"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Maggie Valley series volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
In the early 1960s, twelve-year-old songwriter Livy Two Weems dreams of seeing the world beyond the Maggie Valley, North Carolina, holler where she lives in poverty with her parents and eight brothers and sisters, but understands that she must put family first.
11) Oklahoma
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"From learning about cowboys to hiking the Black Mesa, there's lots to see and do in Oklahoma! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Oklahoma special"--Publisher's website.
12) Oath breaker
Author
Series
Chronicles of ancient darkness volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Torak swears to avenge the killing of one of his closest friends. To fulfil his oath he must brave the hidden valleys of the Deep Forest where the clans have reverted to the savagery of an earlier time. Here, Torak family learns why he is the Spirit Walker and discovers the true cost of revenge.
13) Chief Joseph
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of Chief Joseph, who led the Nez Perce as they hid from, fought with, and finally surrendered to Army soldiers, and who later spoke in Washington, D.C. about the rights of his people.
14) Kazakhstan
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Kazakhstan is the ninth-largest country in the world, a landlocked nation that borders both China and Russia. Kazakhstan has long struggled to find its own identity. Since declaring independence in 1991 after the breakup of the Soviet Union, Kazakhs have struggled to regain their unique culture. This volume takes readers through its past and current events, across mountains and valleys, and into the everyday lives of its citizens, using vivid photographs,...
15) Valley Forge
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
17) Serbia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, economy, culture, and people of Serbia, the larger of the two republics that make up the country of Yugoslavia.
18) Philippines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The Philippines is located in the Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia. Consisting of more than 7,000 islands, the country features extensive mountain ranges, fertile valleys, and miles (kilometers) of beautiful coastline. Learn about the Philippiness fascinating history, culture, geography, and more in Philippines, an Exploring Countries book."--Back cover.
19) Bhutan
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Bhutan is a ruggedly mountainous country known for its cliff-side monasteries and snowcapped peaks. Colorful prayer flags wind their way through breezy gorges. The magical and mystical personality of Bhutan can be felt from the highest mountaintops to the deepest valleys, and down every ancient alleyway in between. This title explores the traditional culture, diverse wildlife, ancient arts, and newest developments inside the kingdom of Bhutan. Informative...