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Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Focus
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Describes how a counterfeiting ring plotted to ransom Lincoln's body to secure the release of their imprisoned ringleader, and how a fledgling Secret Service and an undercover agent conducted a daring election-night sting operation.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"As World War II comes to a close, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as the two greatest world powers on extreme opposites of the political spectrum. After the United States showed its hand with the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, the Soviets refuse to be left behind. With communism sweeping the globe, the two nations begin a neck-and-neck competition to build even more destructive bombs and conquer the Space Race. In their battle for dominance,...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Perfect for middle grade readers and history enthusiasts, New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents the fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War in Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon.
A Newbery Honor book
A National Book Awards finalist...
A Newbery Honor book
A National Book Awards finalist...
Author
Publisher
Square Fish, Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Traces the story of how an obscure government analyst exposed two decades of political deception about the Vietnam War in what became known as the Pentagon Papers.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life of Benedict Arnold that highlights not only the traitorous actions that made him legendary, but also his heroic involvement in the American Revolution.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Recounts the scientific discoveries that enabled atom splitting, the military intelligence operations that occurred in rival countries, and the work of brilliant scientists hidden at Los Alamos.
Author
Publisher
Square Fish, Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A narrative history of the United States provides the funny, fascinating, and thoroughly compelling bits that played a part in the start of the Civil War, from the Congressional confrontations to the personal issues that threatened America's very existence.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"From award-winning author Steve Sheinkin, a true story of two Jewish teenagers racing against time during the Holocaust--one in hiding in Hungary, and the other in Auschwitz, plotting escape"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Square Fish, Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Presents the greatest adventures of America's Westward expansion, from the Louisiana Purchase and the gold rush to the Indian wars and life of the cowboy, as well as the everyday happenings that defined living on the frontier.