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.
Zoos Through the Ages
Level Z,
nonfiction
The idea of people keeping wild animals in captivity has been around for centuries. However, the reason for doing so has shifted over time. Read this fascinating account of how zoos began in ancient times, how they have changed over time, and how modern zoos are working diligently to save endangered species.
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.
Genetics at Work
Level Z,
nonfiction
The book is a discussion of the science of genetics and how it comes into play in many different jobs. Animal breeders use genetics to create hunting, herding, and guarding animals. Endangered animals have been sustained through captive breeding in zoos. Farmers breed plants for taste, durability, and resistance to disease. Medical researchers use genetics to help diagnose and treat diseases and develop medicines. Criminologists use genetics (in the form of DNA evidence) to help them solve crimes.
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.
Leo the Lion
Level Z,
fiction
When a fox frightens Leo while in the woods, he runs farther into the woods, which causes him and his friend Dontrelle to get lost. Just when Leo thinks all hope is lost of finding their way back home, Dontrelle teaches him how to use constellations in the night sky to navigate.
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.
