Amy Van Zee
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Surveys the place of the War of 1812 within U.S. history and profiles several individuals who lived when the war occurred and outlines their perspectives on it. Includes illustrations and a glossary.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
720L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the remarkable story of Bethany Hamilton, a young woman who survived a shark attack and continued her dream to surf" --
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
1190L
Physical Desc
160 pages : illustrations (some color) map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the landmark Supreme Court case of Dred Scott, a slave who sued for his freedom, and includes the events leading up to the case, the Supreme Court's ruling, and how it affected future cases and the history of the United States.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Childs World
Pub. Date
2013.
Lexile measure
620L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Retells the story of Draco the dragon and Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Draco, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.