Jill C Wheeler
1) A.A. Milne
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discusses the life and works of the Englishman who wrote thousands of articles, plays, stories, and novels, yet is best remembered for his creation, Winnie the Pooh.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the events and immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, in which planes were crashed into the Twin Towers buildings in New York City as well as into the Pentagon building near Washington, D.C.
6) Flickr
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This title examines Flickr, the photo-sharing website. Readers will learn about company history and development, how Flickr operates, and its impact on society. Key components such as Editing, Tagging, and Camera Roll are also explored"--Amazon.com.
8) Pinterest
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This title examines Pinterest, the interest sharing website. Readers will learn about company history and development, how Pinterest operates, issues the company faces such as inappropriate content, and its impact on society"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces young readers to the Japanese bobtail cat, the feline recognized by its short, fluffy tail. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Japanese bobtail in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard...
11) Vine
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title examines Vine, the video sharing website. Readers will learn about company history and development, how Vine operates, issues the company faces such as inappropriate content, and its impact on society. Key components such as VineKids, and Snap to Beat are also explored.
12) L. Frank Baum
Author
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of the author of the well-known children's classic, "The Wizard of Oz."
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Ellen DeGeneres has dedicated her life to making people laugh. She is known as an entertainment pioneer and champion of the LGBTQ community. Ellen DeGeneres: Groundbreaking Entertainer explores DeGeneres's early life, rise to fame, and positive influence on society. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In 1959, Fidel Castro took control of the Cuban government and became its new leader. Fidel Castro: Cuban Revolutionary Leader explores the early life of Castro and his rise to power. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to the five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, Walter Dean Myers. Readers will learn about Myers's childhood in Harlem, his difficulty in school with a speech impediment, and the inspiration behind his award-winning titles. His books include Monster, Scorpions, and Fallen Angels. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Myers's childhood, education, and life as an author. Checkerboard Library is...
16) Grace Lin
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Highlights the life and career of a children's author and illustrator of such books as "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" and "Year of the Dog."
17) Judy Blume
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Biography of the American writer who remembers so well what it was like to be young and who has written for young people for over twenty-five years.
18) Cynthia Rylant
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This biography introduces readers to Cynthia Rylant, the Newbery Medal winning American author of When I was Young in the Mountains, Missing May, A Fine White Dust, The Relatives Came, and the Henry and Mudge and series. Readers will learn about Rylant's childhood in West Virginia's Appalachian Mountains, her early separation from her parents, and their affect on her life and work. Rylant's autobiographies But I'll Be Back Again and Best Wishes are...
19) Lemony Snicket
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This biography introduces readers to Daniel Handler, the American author who created the darkly humorous Series of Unfortunate Events under the name Lemony Snicket. Easy-to-read text, full-color photos, an index, and key glossary terms highlight Handler's childhood, education, early influences such as Roald Dahl and Edward Gorey, initial failures with novels for adults, musical hobbies, and family life, as well as his inspiration, writing process,...
20) Roald Dahl
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This biography of British children's author Roald Dahl introduces his childhood in Wales and England, the boarding school education that inspired the book Boy, his world travels, and his experience in World War II. Full-color photos, a glossary, and an index highlight Dahl's major works, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and The Witches, as well as his writing process, experience as a screenwriter, and family life....