David Stabler
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Forget the moon landing, the Nobel prizes, and the famous inventions. When the world's most brilliant scientists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Albert Einstein daydreamed instead of paying attention in class. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails in her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope. Kid Scientists tells these stories and more...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Star Trek stands as one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Picard is one of its fan-favorite characters thanks to his inspiring quotes and brilliant leadership. As the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Picard has taken viewers with him on adventures through space for decades. Now, young fans can learn even more about the famous character, including details about his obsessions with Earl Grey tea and Shakespeare"--...
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Every great artist started out as a kid. Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world{u2019}s most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Jackson Pollock{u2019}s family moved constantly{u2014}he lived in eight different cities before he was sixteen years old. Georgia O{u2019}Keeffe lived in the shadow of her zperfecty older brother Francis. And Jean-Michel...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"No one was surprised when Dale Earnhardt Jr. began his racing career at age seventeen. His father and grandfather were professional racers, and he spent most of his childhood servicing cars at his dad's dealership. Now Dale was ready for his own turn in the driver's seat. He started out racing in the Street Stock division but would go on to win several NASCAR championships before retiring from driving full time in 2017. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s passion...