Stuart A Kallen
21) Dachshunds
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Rockbottom Books
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. ; cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and habits of these dogs known for their long bodies and short legs and the care they require as pets.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
112 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the lives and achievements of five famous and influential Native American chiefs: King Philip, Chief Pontiac, Geronimo, Crazy Horse, and Wilma Mankiller.
23) The 1990s
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.1 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the political, historical, and cultural life of the United States in the 1990s.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
96 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the Salem witch trials, including their Puritan background, the accusations made, and the outcome of the social hysteria that produced the situation.
26) The 1950s
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
127 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States in the 1950s, including the effects of the Cold War, the civil rights movement, television, music, art, science, and technology.
27) The 1980s
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
128 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the political, historical, and cultural life of the United States in the 1980s, including the end of communism, the Iran-Contra affair, and pop culture of the time.
28) Manga
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
112 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Defines manga including its history, its design elements, anime, Amerimanga, and Americanime.
29) The Chunnel
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, maps (some color) ; 19 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the struggles and accomplishments in building The Chunnel which connects England and France, traveling beneath the English Channel. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 6
Physical Desc
120 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the well-known Italian Renaissance man, discussing his personal life, artistic accomplishments, scientific observations, and final legacy.
31) Devon rex cats
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the breed of cat which was first discovered in Devon, England, in 1960 and which is distinguished by a pixie-like face.
33) The war at home
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the impact of World War II on life in the United States, including preparations for the war, civil defense, the changing work force, family life, and the end of the war.
Author
Publisher
Thomson/Gale
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
112 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the cultural practices, religious beliefs, interaction with European settlers, and current lives of some of the native peoples of southern California, including the Ohlone, Yokuts, and Monache people.
35) Life in a desert
Author
Series
Publisher
Kidhaven Press
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the desert ecosystem, discussing where deserts are found, how a desert develops, and how plants, animals, and people survive in this harsh environment.
36) Claude Monet
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
112 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life and career of the artist Cluade Monet, and how he painted his way into history.
39) Delaware
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
96 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
40) Shamans
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English