Michael Burgan
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Jesse Owens' gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as a showcase of supposed Aryan superiority. Instead, there was American black athlete Owens on the podium being photographed by Hitler's personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. In addition, Owens would figure prominently in the groundbreaking film Olympia by Hitler's favorite...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Pollution, climate change, and overfishing are killing the world's coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it's up to you to save the coral reefs from extinction.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Middle Ages come to life in this latest installment in the hit Weird But True Know-It-All series, featuring stories of legendary rulers, epic castles, menacing weaponry, and more! Go beyond the Middle Ages of Europe to explore great empires around the globe, including Ottoman, Shona, Aztec, and the Song Dynasty. From Joan of Arc to Genghis Khan, incredible inventions to eyebrow-raising Medieval medicines, you'll know it all by the time you finish...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title details the history of Batman--from his tragic origin story and his infamous arch enemies--to his iconic depictions in television and movies throughout the years.
8) Barack Obama
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
A biography of Barack Obama, the forty-fourth president of the United States.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
His 2008 presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John McCain accomplished in his lifetime! Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who always tried to work across the aisle and to treat people fairly.