Emily Schlesinger
Author
Publisher
Saddleback Education Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The Iditarod is a challenging dogsled race held in the frigid Alaskan wilderness each year. Sled dogs and mushers must work as a team to battle the elements and become champions. While the race has become a popular sporting event, it began as a life-or-death sprint to save a remote village. Learn about the race's history, its dangers, and some of the daring dogs and mushers who have won Alaska's Iditarod"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Saddleback Education Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In the midst of World War II, a unique team of soldiers fought to help the U.S. win using an unusual weapon--language. Native Americans from the Navajo tribe were recruited by the U.S. military to create a code that no enemy could break. These men were called Navajo code talkers. This is their story of bravery"--Provided by publisher.
10) Superbugs
Author
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Explains how bacteria have become immune to antibiotics, what can be done to control outbreaks, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
11) Maidentrip
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Fourteen-year-old Laura Dekker sets out, camera in hand, on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to be the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone. In the wake of a year-long battle with Dutch authorities that sparked a global storm of media scrutiny, Laura now finds herself far from land, family and unwanted attention, exploring the world in search of freedom, adventure, and distant dreams of her early youth at sea.