Sarah L Thomson
1) Dragon's egg
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mella, a young girl trained as a dragon keeper, learns that the legends of old are true when she is entrusted with carrying a dragon's egg to the fabled Hatching Grounds, a dangerous journey on which she is assisted by a knight's squire.
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Neil Armstrong became the first person ever to step foot on the moon. Before he flew space missions and made history with his moon landing, Neil was a curious kid who loved putting together model airplanes. He dreamed about pushing the boundaries of flight and studied hard in school to achieve his goals. ." -- Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A fascinating prehistoric creature, the flightless terror bird in ancient South America was a formidable hunter. Thomson s succinct and age-appropriate text explains how terror birds lived, hunted, and how they might have died out. The scientifically accurate illustrations will appeal to young naturalists and budding paleontologists.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This introduction to pandemics and their history shows readers how to stay safe, and also includes a glossary, an infographic on how the coronavirus spreads, a handwashing diagram and a timeline showing the pandemics of the past.
6) Tigers
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, and endangered status of tigers
8) Cinderella
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother
13) Imagine a day
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Whimsical thoughts, bringing colorful and happy images to the reader
14) Amazing whales!
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
©2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents cetaceans in their natural habitat, and discusses global research and conservation efforts regarding maintaining their future survival in the wild.
Author
Publisher
Milk & Cookies Press
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Joe Slattermill is about to experience a night he'll never forget. Tired of his decrepit house, he leaves his wife and mother behind and sets out for a night at The Boneyard. Joe has a knack for dice throwing and figures he can take on any opponent. But can he win when the stakes are raised, and it's his life he's gambling for?
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
In 1993 Greg Mortenson tried to climb K2. On the way down he became lost in the mountains of Pakistan and stumbled into a poor village. The villager chief offered him three cups of tea and his villagers nursed Mortenson back to health. Moved by their kindness, he promised to return and build a school for their children. Despite death threats, a kidnapping and more, Mortenson has built over sixty schools, especially for girls, in Pakistan and Afghanistan....
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
The moving, true story of the young woman dubbed “The Voice of America’s Bullied”; how her bond with her dog, Izzy, changed her life; and their mission to help break the cycle of bullying.
In middle school, Gabrielle “Gabe” Ford developed a degenerative muscle disease, and was harassed by bullies as a result. She did her best to keep her head high, but it wasn’t easy. Then Gabe got a dog, Izzy, who developed...
In middle school, Gabrielle “Gabe” Ford developed a degenerative muscle disease, and was harassed by bullies as a result. She did her best to keep her head high, but it wasn’t easy. Then Gabe got a dog, Izzy, who developed...