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Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Desribes the life of the children's book author and illustrator, conveying her life at Folly Cove, her love of dance, and how she was able to create images of machinery, including those used in her book, Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Formats
Description
In free verse, evokes the voice of Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda, a book-loving writer, feminist, and abolitionist who courageously fought injustice in nineteenth-century Cuba. Includes historical notes, excerpts from her writings, biographical information, and source notes.
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 5
Description
A biography of author Mark Twain. Describes growing up on the Mississippi River and becoming a steamboat pilot. Discusses how he moved West during the Gold Rush and, finding no gold, became a journalist and then an author.
74) Jeff Kinney
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Jeff Kinney. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Stepping into the World of Mark Twain offers an exciting nonfiction reader that builds critical reading skills while students are immersed in engaging subject area content. This text is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension with different learner types. Stepping into the World of Mark Twain features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students.
78) Shel Silverstein
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Shel Silverstein. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
79) Dr. Seuss
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a brief overview of the life of the man who wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" and many other beloved children's books.