Linda Cernak
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn some of the secrets that lie within the Fort Knox Bullion Depository, which is said to hold billions of dollars' worth of gold. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, an informational diagram, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography |Index| Sources for further research| Suggested websites|...
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This biography examines the life of Joseph Stalin using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking historical and contemporary images and photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Stalin's family background, childhood, education, and his time as dictator of the Soviet Union. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses the science behind tornadoes and their effects. The chapters describe deadly tornadoes, examine the weather conditions that cause tornadoes, and explain how people prepare for these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
4) Edgar Degas
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces Edgar Degas as one of the greatest Impressionist artists by exploring the multiple techniques he used to create oil paintings, pastel drawings, and sculptures. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's most famous masterpieces....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces Vincent van Gogh as one of the most unique Impressionist artists by exploring the techniques he used to paint masterpieces such as Starry Night. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's most famous masterpieces. Each...
6) Mary Cassatt
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces Mary Cassatt as one of the important American Impressionist painters by exploring the techniques she used to show expression and feelings in her subjects. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's most famous masterpieces....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces Leonardo da Vinci as one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance by exploring the techniques he used to create masterpieces such as Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's most famous...