Joyce Markovics
1) Oak tree
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A giant oak tree grows in a park. It was once a little acorn. So how did it get so big? Beginning readers will discover how an acorn turns into an oak tree in clear, simple steps in this basic introduction to plant development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers....
2) Tsunami
Author
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents easy-to-read facts about tsunamis, including the history of the term, the scientific facts surrounding their creation, and the effects of some of the most famous tsunamis.
3) Earthquake
Author
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents easy-to-read information about earthquakes, including causes, effects, and tips on earthquake safety.
4) China
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Huge. Colorful. Ancient. Welcome to China! Look inside to learn about the land, cities, food, holidays, and wildlife of this incredible country."--Page [4] of cover.
5) India
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Colorful. Busy. Beautiful. Welcome to India! Look inside to learn about the land, cities, food, holidays, and wildlife of this incredible country."--Page [4] of cover.
6) Blizzard
Author
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents easy-to-read information about blizzards, including a scientific explanation of their causes, tips on blizzard safety, and information about some of the most dangerous blizzards in history.
7) Therapy dogs
Author
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about therapy dogs."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Formats
Description
"¿Cuál es el único planeta donde viven plantas y animales? ¡La Tierra! Más de 70 por ciento de la superficie de la Tierra está cubierta de agua. El resto del planeta es tierra. El oxígeno y otrs gases que las plantas y los animales necesitan para vivir rodean la Tierra. Mira dentro y descubrirás estos y otros datos fascinantes acerca de la Tierra."--P. 4 of cover.
"In this book, young readers will learn about Earth"--
Author
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Twisted vines cover crumbling buildings. Shards of glass jut out of empty windows. The wind whips up a cloud of dust. Could someone—or something—be living in this eerie town forgotten by time? Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about ghostly towns! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art in the book will engage...
11) Sled dogs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about sled dogs."--
13) Sunflower
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Shares information about sunflowers, including how they grow.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich...