Elizabeth Raum
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Jimmy Carter was a boy, he listened to his parents talk about local politics and watched them live out their Baptist faith in the community. From the fields of his family farm to traveling the world negotiating peace talks, God guided every step of Jimmy's journey. His unwavering devotion to peace and faith helped him navigate the political waters of the governorship and presidency. Discover the extraordinary life of this world-famous humanitarian
...Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"You're a meteorology student fascinated by storms. But Mother Nature can be unpredictable. Situations can quickly turn deadly when extreme weather is involved. What do you do when: you're in a van full of people and a tornado suddenly appears to be headed right for you? A hurricane gains strength along the Florida coast, but you're unable to convince people to leave their homes? A flash flood suddenly strikes, putting you and your friends and family...
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for other African Americans, from Ruby Bridges's early life through her first steps in an integrated school and her struggles against racism. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
112 p. : b&w ill. ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events of World War II and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a member of the Dutch resistance, a Canadian soldier, and an American soldier"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In You Choose format, follows the path of three World War II spies. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a wireless operator, a photo reconnaissance pilot, and a spy living in enemy territory"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the events of the American Revolutionary War and explains the significance of the war today. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a young girl, a patriot fighter, and a loyalist determined to keep America under British rule"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Being lost is scary. Being lost in space is terrifying. These true tales of surviving a disaster in space follow real astronauts through harrowing ordeals in which they relied on their training, instincts, and courage to survive."--
15) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on pro tennis player Serena Williams. Describes her childhood, when she started playing tennis, and how he got to be a pro tennis player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
SOS! What would you do if you were stranded in the middle of the ocean, with no way to get home? How long could you survive? Find out what actual survivors did in these true tales of being lost at sea.
18) Chloe Kim
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on US pro snowboarder Chloe Kim. Describes her childhood, when she started riding a snowboard, and how [s]he got to be one of the youngest pro halfpipe and slopestyle snowboarders. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
19) Maya Moore
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore. Describes her childhood, when she started playing basketball, and how he got to be an WNBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
