Leonard Everett Fisher
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Charts the journey of those who followed the Oregon Trail in the first half of the nineteenth century, describes the obstacles and dangers they encountered, and discusses the Trail's eventual decline with the introduction of the cross-country railroad.
2) Galileo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the life and discoveries of the noted mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, whose work changed the course of science.
3) Anasazi
Author
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the day-to-day life of the Anasazi Indians.
5) The Alamo
Author
Pub. Date
[1987]
Description
A history of the building well known as a fortress during Texas's fight for independence, which has also served as a mission, barracks, military supply post, warehouse, and general store.
9) William Tell
Author
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Recounts how the legendary Swiss folk hero was forced to shoot an apple from his son's head by the tyrannical Austrian governor Gessler.
10) The blacksmiths
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1976
Description
Introduces the history of blacksmithing and discusses the techniques, products, well-known blacksmiths, and commercial importance of this trade in colonial America.