Stewart Ross

Timelines
Atlas of conflicts

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

Description

Explains the events that precipitated this war, describes what happened, and analyzes how the results changed our world.

2) Moon

Author

Publisher

Scholastic

Pub. Date

2009.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 4

Lexile measure

1040L

Language

English

Description

Provides a factual account of man's first historic walk on the moon while exploring the impact the moon has had on the human race throughout history in relation to science, art, and literature.

3) Into the unknown: how great explorers found their way by land, sea, and air

Author

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Pub. Date

2011.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4

Lexile measure

1120L

Language

English

4) Art and architecture

Author

Series

Medieval realms

Publisher

Lucent Books

Pub. Date

2004.

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

5) Egypt: in spectacular cross-section

Author

Biesty, Stephen

Publisher

Scholastic Nonfiction

Pub. Date

[2005]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

IG 1060L

Language

English

Description

Explores the wonders that ancient Egypt offers, including life during the reign of Ramses the Great in 1230 BC, enhanced with detailed drawings of various structures.

6) Pirates

Author

Series

Publisher

Copper Beech Books

Pub. Date

1995.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

7) Bandits and outlaws

Author

Series

Publisher

Copper Beech Books

Pub. Date

1995.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Examines a number of noted outlaws in history, including Robin Hood, Jesse James, and Bonnie and Clyde.

8) Cowboys: a journey down the long, lonely cattle trail in search of the hard-riding, gun-slinging cowhands of the Old West

Author

Series

Publisher

Copper Beech Books

Pub. Date

1995.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

9) A Roman centurion

Author

Series

How they lived

Publisher

Rourke Enterprises

Pub. Date

1987.

Language

English

Description

Describes the structure of the Roman Army and the day-to-day life of a soldier, his training, weapons, discipline, campaigns, and life in retirement.

10) Secret societies

Author

Series

Publisher

Copper Beech Books

Pub. Date

1996.

Language

English

Description

A look at secret cults, covering everything from Ninjas to Mafia gangs, codes, signs and symbols, and strange ceremonies.

11) Shakespeare and Macbeth: the story behind the play

Author

Publisher

Viking

Pub. Date

1994.

Language

English

12) Spies and traitors

Author

Series

Publisher

Copper Beech Books

Pub. Date

1995.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Introduces spies and traitors throughout history, as well as their tools and technology.

13) The story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Author

Series

Lifetimes

Publisher

Thameside Press

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

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

Language

English

14) The fall of the Bastille: revolution in France

Author

Publisher

Heinemann Library

Pub. Date

[2001]

Language

English

Description

Chronicles the events leading to the French Revolution, including the role played by the Enlightenment, the King, and the members of the three Estates.

15) Ancient China

Author

Series

Tales of the dead

Publisher

DK Pub

Pub. Date

2006.

Language

English

Description

A graphic novel presents the story of Publius and Sabina, the children of a North African soldier who are sold into slavery after their father is injured by Roman forces. The graphic novel is accompanied by maps and other nonfiction information about daily life in Ancient Rome.

16) The technology of World War I

Author

Series

World Wars

Publisher

Raintree Steck-Vaughn

Pub. Date

[2003]

Language

English

Description

Describes the new military technology used during World War I on land, sea, and in the air.

17) Knights

Author

Series

Publisher

Copper Beech Books

Pub. Date

1996.

Language

English

18) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: musical genius

Author

Series

Famous lives

Publisher

Raintree

Pub. Date

[2004]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Introduces the life and work of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose works include "The Marriage of Figaro, " "The Jupiter Symphony, " and "The Magic Flute."

19) The United Nations

Author

20th-century perspectives

Series

Publisher

Heinemann Library

Pub. Date

[2003]

Language

English

Description

Discusses the establishment of the United Nations, its function in preventing war and eliminating poverty, and its role in various international conflicts.

20) Vikings

Author

Series

Read about

Publisher

Copper Beech Books

Pub. Date

2000.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description