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Provides access to the printed True Book series in the form of eBooks. There are also accompanying videos and other activities to supplement the books. This is a great resource for elementary students, in grades 3 to 6, doing research on science or social studies topics.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An account of the many roles played by women in the American Civil War, both on the battlefield and at home, introducing specific women such as author Louisa May Alcott and Confederate spy Rose O'Neal Greenhow.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses slavery, efforts to encourage or bar the recruitment of free African Americans and escaped slaves as soldiers, training and military life, and the accomplishments of the segregated regiments in battle.
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of Paul Revere, who is best remembered for his dangerous ride to warn other American patriots that British troops were on the move at the start of the Revolutionary War.
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Describes the life and career of of Levi Strauss, a Bavarian Jew who immigrated to the United States in 1847 and became a very successful businessman and philanthropist after inventing blue jeans.
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
At a time when American blacks and whites were kept apart in most aspects of their lives, one man s courage and talent changed sports history. Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball. Even when racist insults exploded from the stands, Robinson kept his focus on the game and earned the world s admiration. For the rest of his life, Jackie Robinson continued to speak out for equality and civil rights. In this exciting...
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