Daniel Rieley
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This is a rhyming-text picture book about Raye Montague. After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted-- finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered--brightening the world with a game-changing treatment for blindness!"--Inside book jacket
Author
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Create Your Own Camping Activities, the follow up to Lonely Planet Kids' Create Your Own Vacation Games, is packed with over 60 ideas for the best camping games, crafts and activities. There are suggestions for fun things to do throughout the entire trip, whether you're in-the-tent or on-the-road, around the campfire or at the picnic table, as well tips for exploring nature in and around the campground. With plenty of photos and step-by-step instructions,...
Author
Language
English
Description
Mister P. is the coolest friend a kid could wish for!
Arthur is fed up with his younger brother Liam getting all the attention from their parents just because he's a little bit different from other kids. Arthur just wants a normal family and a normal life, where he can play soccer and hang out with friends -- without Liam always being so embarrassing.
Just when Arthur can't take it anymore, Mister P. -- a polar bear with a suitcase -- shows up. He...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
There are times when only a polar bear will do. . .
When Joe's parents told him the family would be moving, Joe took it in stride. Moving to a new house would be an adventure, nothing to worry about, right?
But then they dropped the bomb: they weren't simply moving to a different house down the road, or even one in the same town. No, they were moving to a new country!
They urge Joe to make new friends and try to fit in, not seeming to understand...
7) Ruby's Star
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Things have been difficult for Ruby lately. Her dad left long ago, and her mom is so down that she can hardly get out of bed some days, which means it's up to Ruby to take care of her younger brother. As a result, she can't always go to school-and when she does go, she just seems to end up in trouble. And forget about her real dream, learning to skateboard. There will never be money or time for it. But Ruby's life changes when Mister P. floats down...
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Language
Español
Description
¿Pueden funcionar los coches con chocolate en lugar de gasolina? ¿Cómo se forma el arcoíris? ¿Se te ocurren muchas preguntas curiosas? ¡Este libro está lleno de respuestas alucinantes! Sus divertidas ilustraciones y asombrosos datos exploran todo lo que tiene de atractivo, admirable y apasionante nuestro planeta Tierra.