Gail Gibbons
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With a storyteller's narrative, Christina Moore presents this fascinating look at the world's largest reptiles, including information about their physical characteristics, the differences between these scary creatures, and how they live as an endangered species.
2) Apples
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
3) Dinosaurs!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Step back in time ... to the Age of the Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs ruled Earth for milions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects further paleontological discoveries made since its publication in 2008, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts...
5) Hurricanes!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 890L
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to hurricanes, discussing hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology for predicting the behavior of these powerful storms.
6) The planets
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the nine known planets of our solar system.
7) Tornadoes!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 990L
Language
English
Description
Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, where they most commonly appear, and what to do in case one should be near you.
8) Halloween is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2002]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
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Description
Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
10) The Moon Book
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 740L
Language
English
Description
"Some planets have many moons. Earth has one. Because it is so close to Earth, our moon is hte brightest and biggest light in our night sky. Her is information about our moon, including how the oceans' tides are affected by it, why the same side always faces Earth, why there are different phases of the moon, and why there are solar and lunar clipses. The book ends witha list of legends and facts from the man in the moon to the first person to...
11) Ladybugs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ladybugs are a type of beetle. They live on six of the seven continents. There are believed to be about 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs around the world. Here are descriptions of their physical characteristics, their four states of development from egg to adult, and how they live. Ladybugs eat insects that damage plants and are an important part of our environment.
12) Christmas is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
530L
Language
English
Description
Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is... peace, love, and joy.
13) Thanksgiving is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
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Description
An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
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Description
Discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and the customs associated with it and what it has come to mean in our society.
15) Groundhog Day!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2007]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Learn about groundhogs and their special day.
17) It's raining!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 730L
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."--
18) Horses!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
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