William R.1927 Sanford
Author
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Sacagawea shines as a simply written, well-documented introduction to the Shoshone woman who acted as a guide for Lewis and Clark.
Profiles the life of the young Shoshoni woman Sacagawea, who served as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Biography of the man who has been nicknamed "The Pathfinder." Tells how he led four explorations of the lands west of the Rocky Mountains during the 1840's. When California became a state, he was chosen to be one of the state's first senators; and then later, ran for, and almost became, the fifteenth president of the United States.
14) Michael J. Fox
Author
Pub. Date
c1986
Description
Traces the life and career of the young Canadian actor whose move to the United States brought him enormous success in television and films.
Author
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Though a member of the Oglala Sioux, Red Cloud, participated in much of the Sioux resistance against the U.S. Government throughout the 19th century. Though ultimately unsuccessful, he will be remembered as a noble symbol of resistance of an oppressed minority fighting for what they know is right and just.
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Profiles the life and career of Sam Houston-- as a military leader, president of the republic, U.S. senator, and governor. Houston is known as the Father of Texas, because under his command the Texan army defeated the Mexican army to gain control of this territory.
19) Alabama
Author
Pub. Date
c1986
Description
Focuses on the lives and careers of the successful band's four members, examining how their work has contributed to the increasing popularity of country music.
20) The ostrich
Author
Pub. Date
c1987
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of the biggest bird in the world.