Lori Mortensen
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A beautifully illustrated and lyrical picture-book biography of eccentric and beloved writer and artist Edward Gorey. In this lyrical biography of one of literature’s most creepily creative authors and illustrators, kids will learn about the inspiration behind a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton. Known for, among other things, wearing a large fur coat wherever he went, storyteller Edward Gorey was respected for both his brilliance...
4) Cindy Moo
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
©2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After hearing the famous nursery rhyme, the Diddle herd decides it is impossible for a cow to jump over the moon, but Cindy Moo is determined to discover how it can be done.
7) Ellis Island
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
©2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of Ellis Island and what immigrants had to go through before they could legally enter the United States.
10) The end zone
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
©2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Olivia is fast, strong, and can catch. She loves flag football, but the boys won't let her play. Find out if Olivia ever gets to play flag football.
13) Angel Island
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
©2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes Angel Island Immigration Station and why it is a symbol of hope and struggle.