Success Stories: Gloria Estefan
Level Z,
nonfiction
Successful singer, Gloria Estefan, has overcome much adversity since she came to the United States from Cuba as a young child. At the height of her career, she was badly hurt in a road accident, yet defied the odds to make a complete recovery. Gloria's generous support of victims of Florida's Hurricane Andrew and other people in need, has brought her well-deserved recognition and many honors.
Success Stories: Dikembe Mutombo
Level Z,
nonfiction
This biography tells the inspiring story of the renowned basketball player Dikembe Mutombo. This talented athlete has dedicated himself to reducing world poverty and improving education and medical care for children in his birthplace, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Robin Hood and the King
Level Z,
fiction
In this tale about Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men, the king sets out to meet Robin Hood. He loves all sports and knows Robin Hood and his men are the best archers in the kingdom. So he disguises himself as an abbot and heads through Sherwood Forest with a hundred pounds in his pouch. Robin Hood and his men take the king's gold but promise him a show of fine archery, wrestling, and swordplay.
InFLUenza
Level Z,
nonfiction
InFLUenza provides basic facts pertaining to the flu, or influenza, including what it is, its history, and how it changes. The book provides students with useful information about how their body naturally fights flu viruses, and how the flu can be prevented and treated.
Energy Sources: The Pros and Cons
Level Z,
nonfiction
Energy Sources: The Pros and Cons informs readers about three of the major sources of energy consumed in the world today: fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, and solar. Discussions of the pros and cons of each source are included, allowing readers to form their own opinion about the use of each type of energy.
The Olympics: Past and Present
Level Z,
nonfiction
The Olympics is one of the most famous athletic events worldwide. To many athletes, competing in the Olympic Games is the ultimate honor. It is there that they strive to be the best in the world. The Olympics: Past and Present examines the ways in which the Olympic Games in ancient Greece evolved into the modern-day Olympics. Photographs, illustrations, maps, and diagrams support this informative text.
Historic Peacemakers
Level Z,
nonfiction
Historic Peacemakers highlights six Nobel Peace Prize winners: Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mother Teresa, Mairead Corrigan, and Betty Williams. It ends by appealing to readers to find the peacemaker within themselves. Historic photographs support the text.
Satellites
Level Z,
nonfiction
Satellites tells the reader some of the history of artificial satellites. The book also describes various types of satellites, how we use them in our lives, and the future of satellites. Readers learn even more as they view the exceptional photographs.
Prairies Alive!
Level Z,
nonfiction
Prairies Alive! teaches readers all about the grasslands of the world. It highlights three types of North American grasslands, tells about the importance of fire, and explains the need to preserve the world's prairies. The book also gives detailed examples of the kinds of plants and animals found on the prairie. Photographs, illustrations, and captions support the text.
Microbes
Level Z,
nonfiction
Microbes: Friend or Foe? is an informational book that gives readers a close look at microbes--including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The book provides examples of how microbes are both helpful and harmful. It explains how microbes are spread and how bad microbes are fought using vaccines and antibiotics. Illustrations and photographs support the text.
