Jim Ollhoff
1) 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...
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) Firefighters
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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.
5) Captain Cook
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Description
Biography of Captain James Cook, a great explorer and mapmaker.
6) 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.
8) Mummies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores the mythology and popular literature of mummies.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of Egyptian Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the sun god Amon-Ra to the good king Osiris, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives.
16) Norse mythology
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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.
17) Indian mythology
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores Indian mythology and includes the history of India, Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, Shiva the Destroyer, Kali the Demon Killer, and other popular gods and goddesses.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to immigration, describing when and why European, African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Hispanic people came to live in the United States, and discussing the dangers involved in traveling to a new country.
20) Karate
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Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the history, origin, and legends of Karate, as well as various levels and move.