James Buckley
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces stars and galaxies, describing how stars form constellations and the Earth's place in the galaxy, and provides tips for stargazing.
4) Jesse Owens
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Complemented by full-color photos, information sidebars and quotes, an early reader biography of the track-and-field Olympic gold medalist describes his childhood on an Alabama farm, his years as a world record-breaking student athlete, the discrimination that challenged his ambitions and his four gold-medal wins at the 1936 games in Berlin.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This lively reference book for the younger set introduces a variety of team and individual sports, including football, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, tennis, archery, diving, and track and field events"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Benedict Arnold fought for the colonies during the American Revolution and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, he made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army"--
9) Who is Pel?̌
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the soccer star, discussing his childhood in Brazil, his relationship with his father, who taught him the sport, his role on the first Brazilian team to win the World Cup, and scoring his thousandth goal.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: For sports fans everywhere! The 2017 edition of Year in Sports features full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, and a colorful interior design. Featuring info about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends from the major and secondary sports. Including all your favorite stars in baseball, basketball, football, and more, this book is perfect for sports beginners, as well as the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024
Physical Desc
50 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will get to know more about #99, aka the home run hero, on the New York Yankees, as they learn about his record-breaking career and how he became the MLB star he is today.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of Alexander Hamilton, from his poor childhood in the West Indies and his military career in the Continental Army to his role in forming the United States's system of government.
13) Great explorers
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of exploration, from the earliest explorers charting the Earth's lands and oceans to human exploration of space and the moon.
14) X Why Z space
Author
Publisher
Time for Kids Books, an imprint of Time Home Entertainment, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
A collection of amazing facts, records, and photos about space.
15) Football
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 p. : ill. (mostly col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides an illustrated look at many varied aspects of the popular sport of professional football, including the history of the game, evolution of equipment, the playing field and modern stadiums, players, fans, and more.
Publisher
Triumph Books LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Highlights the achievements of football's biggest stars including Super Bowl champions, record breakers, high scorers, top yardage gainers, and players known for their personalities.