Ann Squire
1) Gemstones
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
Presents information about precious gems, including where they can be found, how some are formed, and what gives some gemstones their color.
2) Cicadas
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 1120L
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of the noisy cicadas.
3) Fossils
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Formats
Description
An introduction to fossils, discussing the different types, where they are found, and how they are made.
5) Rocks
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces different types of rocks and where they are found.
7) Minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn what sets different kinds of minerals apart from one another, how minerals are formed, and what techniques scientists use to study them.
8) Lyme disease
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
9) Dyslexia
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
960L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about dyslexia, from what causes it and how it affects people to how it is diagnosed and treated."--
10) Autism
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Autism affects millions of people around the world by limiting their ability to communicate and interact socially with other people. Some face minor difficulties, while others are so severely affected that they require special assistance throughout their lives. Readers will find out what it is like to live with autism, what causes this condition, how it is treated, and more."--Publisher's website.
11) Extreme bridges
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : colored illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses various types of bridges that can be found all over the world.
12) Planet Mars
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the planet Mars.
13) Flu
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 apages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
14) Cancer
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
About 12.5 percent of all deaths in the world are caused by cancer, making it deadlier than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. Readers will discover how this common, yet deadly disease is diagnosed and treated. They will also learn how different kinds of cancer affect the body differently and why some types are deadlier than others.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of North American spiders, including spiders in fields, gardens, around the house, underground, and in the water.
16) Ebola
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents facts about Ebola, including how it spreads, its source, and how it can be treated.
17) Allergies
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will find out why some people have allergies and others don't, how allergies are diagnosed and treated, and which substances are the most common allergens. They will also learn how people with allergies avoid hidden everyday allergens and get a sneak peak at the new allergies treatments doctors are preparing for the future."--Provided by publisher.
18) ADHD
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
19) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the violent waves known as tsunamis, from how they are formed to how they can affect people around the world"--
20) Sinkholes
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about sinkholes, from how they are formed to how they can affect people around the world"--