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(0)Melissa Whitcraft
Author
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the course of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, emphasizes their effects on human settlements and civilization, and indicates their contributions to the development of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of Alaska, its path to statehood, and current issues, including the conflict between those who want to drill for oil in new locations and those who wish to protect the environment.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the Pilgrims' voyage to Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the colony they established after their arrival, aided by Native Americans and governed by an agreement called the Mayflower Compact.
5) Wall Street
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and present role of Wall Street, the site of the New York Stock Exchange as well as powerful brokerage houses and investment firms.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Details events that led to the Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War, looks at major battles including the Battle of Yorktown, and reviews the formation of a United States government.