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2) The planets
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Since The Planets was first published in 1993, space exploration has resulted in many new discoveries. There has been the 2004 Mars Exploration Rover Mission, the discovery of at least forty-seven additional moons orbiting Jupiter, the discovery that the rings around Saturn are made of ice only, and more. The movements, locations, and characteristics of the nine known planets in our solar system.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the famous Dragon Dance. Fireworks, parades, lanterns, presents,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explore our unique, incredible planet with Ms. Frizzle's class! Packed with incredible photographs, amazing facts, and everything you ever wanted to know about fossils, rocks, minerals, volcanoes, stalagmites, stalactites, and much more!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
I can see! I can hear! I can smell! I can touch! Children love to explore. Each day brings new sights and sounds, new things to smell and taste and touch. Aliki's simple text and colorful art introduce young children to the wonder of the five senses and what they reveal about the world around us.
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of the steamship Titanic, from Thomas Andrews' plans for "the safest ship on the ocean" to the lingering questions concerning its disastrous maiden voyage in 1912.
10) Pirates
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jack and Annie do research to learn more about the history of pirates, pirate ships and the voyages pirates made throughout the world.
11) Hippopotamuses
Author
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hippopotamuses, the large African mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why hippos live mostly in water"--
15) Rays
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rays, the flat-bodied fish with skeletons made of cartilage. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rays fins look like wings.
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 24
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Answers questions about the history and behavior of dogs and provides true stories of dog heroics.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the expert team behind IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL and IT'S SO AMAZING! comes a book for younger children about their bodies - a resource that parents, teachers, librarians, health care providers, and clergy can use with ease and confidence. Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What makes me a girl? What makes me a boy? Why are some parts of girls' and boys'...