Jim Ollhoff
3) Firefighters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the vehicles, equipment and procedures used by fire fighters.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the positive and negative effects of greenhouse gases on the Earth, and discusses the role of carbon dioxide and other gases, possible conditions if the climate becomes warmer, and how scientists learn about past changes.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes how changes in technology can slow the effects of climate change or deal with the problems it can cause, and the possible drawbacks to these developments, and considers the possibility that these approaches may not be enough.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the present and possible future effects of global warming on the oceans and the icecaps, including the flooding of coastal areas and increased ocean acidity, and details developments in Greenland, the Arctic, and Antarctica.
9) Marco Polo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
This title introduces readers to Marco Polo, the great explorer who was the first European to explore China. Polo's life story is examined, from his early travels with father Niccolo Polo and uncle Maffeo Polo to China to see Kublai Khan and visit Xanadu, to his marriage to Donata Badoer, to his travels in China in the Kublai Khan's service. Polo's book The Travels of Marc Polo is covered, as is its influence on other explorers such as Christopher...
10) Neil Armstrong
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013], c2014
Description
This title introduces readers to Neil Armstrong, the great explorer who was the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong's life story is examined from his childhood to marriage to his studies at Perdue University and service in the US Navy and the Korean War. Armstrong's years at NASA are covered, including the Gemini and Apollo programs, as well as Armstrong's historic mission on Apollo 11 with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Armstrong's later...
11) Jacques Cousteau
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013], c2014
Description
This title introduces readers to Jacques Cousteau, the great explorer who introduced millions of people to the undersea world from his ship the Calypso. Cousteau's life story is examined from his childhood to his marriage and his education at the French Naval Academy and his service in the French Navy and World War II. Cousteau's collaboration with engineer Emile Gagnan is included, including their invention of the Self-Contained Underwater Breathing...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
This title introduces readers to Ferdinand Magellan, the great explorer who was the first to sail around the world. Magellan's life story is examined from his childhood to service in the court of Portugal's queen. Magellan's search for the Spice Islands in command of the Trinidad, the San Antonio, the Concepcion, and the Victoria is detailed, as is his exploration of the Canary Islands, Brazil, and Argentina and naming the Pacific Oceana and the...
14) Firefighter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the firefighters who arrive on the scene of a fire. Chapters highlight the history of fighting fires as well as the training, tools, and knowledge firefighters need to save lives and property during forest fires, wildfires, and house fires. An interview with a real-life firefighter provides insight into...
15) Weapons
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes various weapons used in the martial arts including the nunchaku, the sai and bo, escrima sticks, bladed weapons, and projectile weapons.
16) Colorado
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book surveys the geography, history, famous people, cities, resources, and entertainment of Colorado.
18) Captain Cook
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Description
Biography of Captain James Cook, a great explorer and mapmaker.
19) Utah
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An illustrated introduction to Utah that covers the geography, climate, weather, plants, animals, history, people, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, and entertainment of the state.
20) Werewolves
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the history and mythology behind werewolves, literature and films that depict werewolves, and real-life wolves.