David King
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"The definitive account of the bizarre hostage drama that gave rise to the term "Stockholm Syndrome." On the morning of August 23, 1973, a man wearing a wig, makeup, and a pair of sunglasses walked into the main branch of Sveriges Kreditbank, a prominent bank in central Stockholm. He ripped out a submachine gun, fired it into the ceiling, and shouted, "The party starts!" This was the beginning of a six-day hostage crisis-and media circus-that would...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes the life and scientific career of Charles Darwin, especially his theory of evolution which was published in his famous book in 1859: The origin of species by means of natural selection, or, the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life.
11) Israel
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Easy to understand text (with maps) brings our diverse world into reach describing people in Israel and how they live.
12) Italy
Author
Pub. Date
c1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Delicious foods, ancient ruins and magnificent artwork are only part of this exciting boot-shaped land.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West. Re-live the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties." Covering everything from the cultures of the first Native Americans right up to the events of the present day, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for exploring the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Created in...
15) Brazil
Author
Pub. Date
1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Visit beaches, grasslands and the world's largest rain forest in a land famous for it's Carnival celebrations.
16) Kenya
Author
Pub. Date
1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Easy to understand text (with maps) bring our diverse world in to reach by describing the people of Kenya and how they live.
19) Russia
Author
Pub. Date
1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Easy to understand text (with maps) brings our diverse world together describing the people of Russia and how they live.