Judith Bloom Fradin
Author
Publisher
Walker Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Documents the efforts of an Ohio community to secure the freedom of escaped slave John Price, examining various aspects of Price's escape from Kentucky, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, and the heroic showdown.
Author
Series
Publisher
Disney Book Group
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
The true story behind the acclaimed movie 12 Years a Slave, this book is based on the life of Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York who was captured in the United States and sold into slavery in Louisiana.
Solomon Northup awoke in the middle of the night with his body trembling. Slowly, he realized that he was handcuffed in a dark room and his feet were chained to the floor. He managed to slip his hand into his pocket to look
6) Volcanoes
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Ellen and William Craft were two of the few slaves to ever escape from the Deep South. Their first escape took them to Philadelphia, then on to Boston pursued by slave hunters, and finally 5000 miles across the ocean to England, where they were able to settle peacefully.
13) New Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
1993
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, people, cities, and famous sites of the large southwestern state known as "The Land of Enchantment."
16) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The words and photographs of people who have witnessed tsunamis, along with the science, history, and protection efforts surrounding this watery disaster.
17) Investing
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Answers basic questions students ask when learning about financial skills needed for adulthood, including investing money in the stock market, bonds and mutual funds, gold, and collectibles"--Provided by publisher.
19) Saving
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2010, c2011
Language
English
Description
"Answers basic questions students ask about saving money and other financial skills needed for adulthood: strategies for saving for college, a car, a house, and retirement; and ways to save on everyday expenses"--Provided by publisher.
20) Spending
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
"Answers basic questions students ask when learning about spending money and other financial skills needed for adulthood: strategies for making a budget; spending with cash versus credit; and whether to rent or buy a place to live"--Provided by publisher.