Jim Whiting
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
1240L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of the Seattle Seahawks football franchise, discussing its origins, the achievements of its famous players and coaches, and where the team stands in today's NFL rankings.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
1220L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of the New Orleans Saints football franchise, discussing its origins, the achievements of its famous players and coaches, and where the team stands in today's NFL rankings.
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Late in 1945, five U.S. Navy torpedo bombers took off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a routine training mission. Soon the mission became anything but routine. Flight 19, as it was known, became hopelessly lost. Then the planes vanished. No one ever found a trace of them or the 14 men who had been aboard. Starting five years later, people began to notice a pattern of disappearances of ships and airplanes similar to Flight 19. These disappearances...
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
From an early age, Frederic Chopin displayed natural musical ability. Often compared to Mozart, Chopin was invited to play for members of the aristocracy in small, private concerts. But, unlike Mozart, his parents did not take advantage of his youth. Frederic Chopin left his Polish homeland behind when he was only 20 and lived most of the rest of his life in Paris, France, the cultural hub of Europe. His genius as a pianist and composer flowered there...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
When the Great War began in August 1914, many people thought it would be over by Christmas. Instead it lasted for more than four years and claimed millions of lives.The most dominant feature of the conflict was the seemingly endless miles of trenches that faced each other, often just a few hundred yards apart. The only way of attacking was through brutal frontal assaults. Often thousands of men died in a few hours. When they werent fighting, men lived...
8) Real Madrid
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1210L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An elementary introduction to the Spanish soccer team Real Madrid, including a brief history since the team's 1902 founding, its main rival, notable players, and Champions League titles"--
9) AC Milan
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1240L
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the people, matches, and world events that shaped the European men's Italian soccer team known as AC Milan, from its founding in 1899 to today. Includes a timeline, biographical profiles, a title list, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
10) FC Barcelona
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Lexile measure
1240L
Language
English
Description
Examines the FC Barcelona football club, from their championship titles to highlights from some of their most memorable matches. Includes a brief history of Spain and how football came to be such an important sport in Barcelona. Includes resources for further information and color photographs.
11) Bayern Munich
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Lexile measure
1210L
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the people, matches, and world events that shaped Germany's Bayern Munich men's soccer team, from its founding in 1900 to the present. Includes a timeline, biographical profiles, a title list, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Lexile measure
1180L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This high-interest history of the National Football League's New England Patriots highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Tom Brady" -- Provided by publisher.
13) Liverpool FC
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Lexile measure
1210L
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the people, matches, and world events that shaped Liverpool FC, the European men's English soccer team, from its founding in 1892 to the present. Includes a timeline, biographical profiles, a title list, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1330L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, covering topics such as what their training and duties consist of, and major missions that they have carried out. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.
16) Navy SEALs
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1240L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the Navy SEALs, covering topics such as what the SEALs are, what their training and duties consist of, and major missions that have been carried out by SEALs. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.
17) Delta Force
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1260L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of Delta Force, covering topics such as what they are and the training and duties they undertake. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.
18) Green Berets
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1270L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the Green Berets, covering topics such as what they are and the training and duties they undertake. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
1220L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the FBI hostage rescue & SWAT teams, covering topics such as what they are and the training and duties they undertake. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
1260L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the Air Force Special Operations Command, covering topics such as what their training and duties consist of, and major missions that they have carried out. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.