Sarah L Thomson
Author
Series
Publication Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Sam (a puzzle master) and Martina (a history whiz) become involved in a dangerous quest to find seven keys left behind by Benjamin Franklin and a secret society of descendants, which, when gathered together, unlock a powerful weapon, so the middle schoolers must solve the puzzles, find the artifacts before the bad guy does, and save the nation.
2) Dragon's egg
Author
Publication Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Mella, a young girl trained as a dragon keeper, learns that the legends of old are true when she is entrusted with carrying a dragon's egg to the fabled Hatching Grounds, a dangerous journey on which she is assisted by a knight's squire.
Author
Series
Publication Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
In Glacier National Park, middle school geniuses Sam, Martina, and Theo follow clues related to Thomas Jefferson as they tackle a new round of puzzles, riddles, and traps to find the next key left behind by the Founding Fathers, but Gideon Arnold, descendant of the infamous Benedict Arnold, is hot on their trail.
Author
Series
Publication Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Seeking the third key, middle school geniuses Sam, Martina, and Theo must navigate New York City following clues related to Alexander Hamilton, solving--and surviving--puzzles and traps along the way.
Author
Publication Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 0.5
Language
English
Description
A fascinating prehistoric creature, the flightless terror bird in ancient South America was a formidable hunter. Thomson s succinct and age-appropriate text explains how terror birds lived, hunted, and how they might have died out. The scientifically accurate illustrations will appeal to young naturalists and budding paleontologists.
Author
Publication Date
2026
Language
English
Description
An illustrated historical work for children that recounts events surrounding Paul Revere's Ride and the early stages of the American Revolution. Presented through a combination of poetry, prose, and dramatic monologues, the book depicts multiple perspectives of individuals involved in or affected by the events in Lexington and Concord. It includes accounts of both well-known and lesser-known figures, illustrating civilian and military experiences...
11) Cub's big world
Author
Publisher
Harcourt Children's Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 0.5
Language
English
Description
"In this picture book about exploring the big snowy world, a tiny polar bear learns that she can be brave--especially with Mom close by"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Highlights
Publication Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 0.5
Language
English
Description
When little monkey's curiosity causes her to slip and fall to the shadowy forest floor, she must evade a series of animals looking for lunch before she can return to her home in the trees.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 0.5
Language
English
Description
During the fire season in Australia, a wombat allows its underground shelter to become a place of refuge for other vulnerable animals in need. Discusses Australia's devastating 2019-2020 fire season, in which many animals lost their lives or their habitats.
Author
Publisher
Philomel
Publication Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that rhinoceroses are the second biggest land animal in the world, second only to elephants? How about that rhinos have especially poor eyesight? Or that white and black rhinos are called that even though neither of them is black or white?
20) Amazing sharks!
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 0.5
Language
English


