Dana Meachen Rau

Compass Point early biographies

Series

Pub. Date

[2001]

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

An introduction to the life of Harriet Tubman, who helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

82) The Harlem Renaissance

Author

Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971

Series

We the people

Pub. Date

2006

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1

Physical Desc

48 p. ill. (some col.), col. map 23 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s in the neighborhood of Harlem in New York City when literature, art, and music flourished.

83) A box can be many things

Author

Series

Rookie reader

Pub. Date

[1997]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

300L

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.

Language

English

Description

A girl and her brother retrieve a large box from the garbage and pretend that it is a cave, car, house, and cage.

84) Roller coasters

Author

Bookworms chapter books. Surprising science
Bookworms. Surprising science

Series

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.

Language

English

Description

"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of roller coasters"--Provided by publisher.

85) Alternative energy: beyond fossil fuels

Author

Series

Green generation

Pub. Date

c2010

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1

Physical Desc

64 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

We rely on energy to fuel our activities, but fossil fuels cause pollution. And their supply is running out. What can you do? Alternative energy sources such as water, wind, and sun provide a promising and environmentally friendly solution to our looming energy crisis. And simply conserving energy can help your family save money while protecting the planet. Join the Green Generation. Together we can make a world of difference.

86) Super cool science experiments: Light

Author

Series

Science explorer

Pub. Date

[2010]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Language

English

87) U.S. Landforms

Author

Series

True book

Pub. Date

2012.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

820L

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Introduces unique natural formations in the United States, including the Great Lakes, the Colorado Plateau, and the Missouri River.

88) Going vegan: a healthy guide to making the switch

Author

Series

Food Revolution

Pub. Date

[2012]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

900L

Physical Desc

64 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Language

English

Description

""Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegan diet"-- Provided by publisher.

89) Creating party favors

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2016]

Physical Desc

pages cm.

Language

English

Description

"Follow along with these fun projects to create party favors for any occasion"-- Provided by publisher.

90) Crafting with papier-mâché

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2016]

Physical Desc

pages cm.

Language

English

Description

"Learn how to create a variety of fun papier-mache crafts with the detailed step-by-step instructions in this book"-- Provided by publisher.

91) Creating crafts from nature

Author

Series

How-To Library

Pub. Date

[2016]

Physical Desc

pages cm.

Language

English

Description

"Learn how to create a variety of fun crafts using common natural materials such as flowers, vines, and pine cones"-- Provided by publisher.

92) Crafting with duct tape

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2014?]

Lexile measure

830L

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

Whether you're looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend, crafts are a great way to pass the time. They also provide an opportunity to learn how to draw meaning from technical texts. The activities in this book push readers to read for comprehension, use information gained from the text and illustrations to follow step-by-step directions, determine relationships among steps in a technical process, and build...

93) Printmaking

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2016]

Lexile measure

870L

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

Printmaking can be used to decorate or enhance all kinds of objects, from posters to playing cards. With this book, crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers...

94) Decorating eggs

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2013]

Lexile measure

750L

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

Learn how to decorate eggs with these fun activities.

95) What is a bank?

Author

Series

Money and banks (2010)

Pub. Date

2010.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.

Language

English

Description