Christy Steele
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Explains how cattle ranching evolved from its historical Spanish roots to the cattle-boom era of the 1880s, when cattle drives, cow towns, cattle trails, and the open range played a pivotal role in forming the culture of the West.
4) Volcanoes
Author
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains how volcanoes form and what effects they have on the environment.
6) Sloths
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the habitat, physical and social characteristics, and life cycle of the sloths.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
With the discovery of gold and the dream of riches, millions of prospectors flocked to California and the Southwest, hoping to find their fortune. The gold rush is just a part of the transformation of the most western reaches of the American frontier.
11) Tasmanian Devils
Author
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A description of the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of Tasmanian devils.
12) Hispanic culture
Author
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the marvelous accomplishments in the arts of the Hispanic culture.
13) Rome
Author
Pub. Date
2001
Description
This series takes readers on a journey back in time to learn about the history, government, and daily life of people who lived long ago.
15) Oceans
Author
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes the ocean biome, the largest biome in the world.
Author
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The diary of a sixteen-year-old free African American who lived in Massachusettts in 1854 records her schooling, participation in the antislavery movement, and concern for an arrested fugitive slave. Includes sidebars, activities, and a timeline related to this era.