Jim Ollhoff
2) 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...
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...
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...
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...
8) 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.
9) 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...
10) 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.
12) Captain Cook
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Description
Biography of Captain James Cook, a great explorer and mapmaker.
13) 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.
14) 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.
15) 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.
19) Mummies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores the mythology and popular literature of mummies.
20) Norse mythology
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores the history of Norse myths and their meaning, from Odin, the king of Asgard, to the mighty Thor.