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Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the early lives of Frank C. Mars and his son, Forrest, the men behind Mars candies, explains how they built their business, and discusses their later lives and the other products the company sells.
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Milton Hershey School. An entertaining sidebar, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index, supplement...
4) Barack Obama
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of African-American president Barack Obama.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to Herbert Hoover including his early career as a geology engineer, his early political career and key events from Hoover's administration including the Great Depression. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library...
7) Gerald Ford
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents details of the life and career of America's first appointed president.
8) Jimmy Carter
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the childhood, political career, and other activities of the thirty-ninth president of the United States.
10) Barbara Park
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography traces Barbara Park's childhood, education, and career, what inspired her to write, and how she came up with story ideas.
11) Garth Williams
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the childhood, education and career of one of the most popular illustrators in children's literature, Garth Williams.
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