John Crossingham
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization to avoid their predators - or to sneak up on prey! So highly developed is the camouflage of some animals, that they are virtually impossible to see. Examples include:
• spots and stripes that blend into the shadows
• bright colors that warn of toxic poisons
• animals that look like rocks,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Take me out to the ball game with Crabtree's book Baseball in Action. Children will learn the rules and skills involved in playing. Lively, full-color photographs help demonstrate such basics as pitching, fouling, and bunting. Necessary equipment and safety precautions are also covered along with:
• the layout of a baseball diamond and player positions
• catching and throwing techniques
• when to run and when to stay put
• different variations...
10) Land habitats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Examines different habitats, their importance, and the plants and animals that live there.
11) Colonial home
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the homes, customs, and habits of seventeenth and eighteenth century North American settlers.
14) Pass it lacrosse
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A photo-illustrated introduction to lacrosse that describes passing, shooting, rules, leagues, and other related topics.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 930L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A basic introduction to sharks, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, diet, activities, and life cycles.
17) Kick it soccer
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains what soccer is, the positions, rules, different kinds of kicks, and some famous players.
18) What is a Bear?
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bears are the elegant giants of land carnivores. Powerful yet shy, these solitary creatures are remarkable for their size, strength, and adaptable intelligence. What is a Bear? gives children clear insight into the world of bears, including:
• the bear family tree
• special features of a bear's body
• how mothers care for their cubs
• the differences in bear diets
• their hunting techniques