Dana Meachen Rau

Series

Be Thankful - ages 0-8
Thanksgiving Picks for Kids

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2000]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

810L

Physical Desc

47 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.

Language

English

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Description

Describes the history, customs, meaning, and celebration of Thanksgiving

2) Halloween: by Dana Meachen Rau

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

2001.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

790L

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations, map ; 22 cm.

Language

English

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Halloween

3) Christmas

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2000]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

720L

Physical Desc

47 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Introduces the many aspects of Christmas, including its history, customs, meaning, and the way people celebrate it today.

4) Simple machines

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2012]

Accelerated Reader

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

Lexile measure

780L

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Examines ancient machines with timelines and photos, including how they have been used throughout history.

5) Kwanzaa

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

710L

Language

English

Description

Discusses the origins, symbols, and celebration of Kwanzaa, the holiday that focuses on African American history, culture, and experiences.

6) Chanukah

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2000]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

720L

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

7) U.S. Landforms

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

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.

8) Discovering new planets

Author

Jemison, Mae

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

2013.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

840L

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

"This book explains how astronomers discover new planets"--Provided by publisher.

9) The 100 year starship

Author

Jemison, Mae

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2013]

Lexile measure

900L

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses traveling great distances into space and studying it while living there.

10) Valentine's Day

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

810L

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

11) New Year's day

Author

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2000]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

800L

Physical Desc

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

Language

English

Description