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1) Wolf spiders
Author
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bayard learned from an early how important equal rights were. He knew how to help people work together for equality without violence. He even played an important role in one of the most important civil rights events in American history.
4) Bombero
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
¿Quǐn usa herramientas y equipos especiales, combate el humo y las llamas y ayuda a las personas en situaciones de emergencia? ¡Bomberos! Descubra c̤mo estos ayudantes hacen de su comunidad un lugar mejor.
Who uses special tools and gear, fights smoke and flames, and helps people in emergencies? Firefighters! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place.
5) Cartero
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
Clasifican, cargan, conducen y caminan. Entregan cartas y paquetes directamente a su hogar. ¡Son carteros! Descubra c̤mo estos ayudantes hacen de su comunidad un lugar mejor .-- Contraportada.
They sort, load, drive, and walk. They deliver letters and packages right to your home. They are mail carriers! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place.--Back cover.
6) Constructor
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
¡Planifica, sierra, martillo, marco! Los constructores construyen los edificios que nos cobijan y nos mantienen seguros: casas, escuelas, hospitales y m̀s. Descubra c̤mo estos ayudantes hacen de su comunidad un lugar mejor.
Plan, saw, hammer, frame! Builders construct the buildings that shelter us and keep us safe: houses, schools, hospitals, and more. Find out how these helpers make your community a better place.
7) Doctor
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
¿Quién puede examinar a un paciente, prescribir medicamentos y ayudarte a sentir mejor cuando estás enfermo? ¡Los doctores! Descubre cómo estos ayudantes hacen de tu comunidad un mejor lugar.
Who can examine a patient, prescribe medicine, and help you feel better when you're sick? The doctors! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place.
8) Maestro
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
¿Quǐn prepara las aulas, ayuda a los estudiantes a aprender y hace que los nįos se sientan seguros y bienvenidos, todo en un d̕a? ¡Maestros! Descubra c̤mo estos ayudantes hacen de su comunidad un lugar mejor .-- Contraportada.
Who gets classrooms ready, helps students learn, and makes kids feel safe and welcome, all in one day? Teachers! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place.--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
Maestros. Protectores. Retornados de mascotas perdidas. ¡Los oficiales de polic̕a hacen todo esto y m̀s! Descubra c̤mo estos ayudantes hacen de su comunidad un lugar mejor.
Teachers. Protectors. Returners of lost pets. Police officers do all of this and more! Find out how these helpers make your community a better place.
10) Ayanna Howard
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As a young child, Ayanna Howard liked figuring out how things worked. Her creativity and love for math led her to become a robotics engineer who continues to solve problems for Earth and space. Her story inspires young people to enjoy math and science." -- publisher description.
11) Tu Youyou
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Tu Youyou is a unique scientist. She is an expert in traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine. When China needed someone to solve their problem with malaria, Youyou was the perfect person for the job. She mixed old medicine with new science and saved many lives. Her story inspires young people to enjoy science." --
12) Cathy Hughes
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cathy Hughes is a media sensation. In 1979 she purchased radio station WOL in Washington, D.C. With hard work she grew her business into the largest Black-owned media company in the United States. She is the founder and chairperson of Urban One. It includes TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, and One Solution.
13) Frederick O'Neal
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Frederick O'Neal was an outspoken leader for equity in the American entertainment industry. In 1940 he co-founded the American Negro Theatre. It was only the beginning of his contributions to theater. Each time he was elevated, he used his position to make things better for Black actors and other minority actors and actresses.
14) Georgia Gilmore
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Georgia Gilmore was an amazing cook. She had a big heart and loved to help others. When the cost to fund the Montgomery Bus Boycott became high, Georgia stepped in. She baked, fried, and simmered food to sell. Each week she donated all proceeds to the Civil Rights leaders.
15) O.W. Gurley
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
O.W. Gurley was a savvy businessman. In 1905 he purchased 40 acres of land in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It later became known as the Greenwood Community. He used his money and influence to make Greenwood one of the richest African American communities in America. It was nicknamed "Black Wall Street."
16) Wendell Scott
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explore the life of Wendell Scott, one of the first African American NASCAR drivers and first African American to win a race in the Grand National Series."--
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