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Author
Series
Publisher
Historias Gráficas
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
Primera edición.
Physical Desc
121 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
Español
Description
"Fahama cayó presa del Dr. Cerebellum y su asistente zombie, y su única salvación es hacerlo hablar incansablemente sobre el cerebro. Incapaz de resistirse, el científico loco le explicará a su rehén todo sobre las neuronas, cuáles son las partes del cerebro y sus funciones, cómo opera la memoria, cómo se conforma la personalidad, qué pasa con los sentidos y cuál es la historia de nuestras ideas sobre este indispensable y complejo órgano,...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 640L
Physical Desc
121 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of robotics, from the world's earliest mechanized robots to modern machines used in the home, in the military, and in space exploration.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
117 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Aurora, a young explorer, introduces the science and characteristics of volcanoes, discussing lava, tectonic plates, the creation of new land masses, and magma vents.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
122 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Bats, we follow a little brown bat whose wing is injured by humans on a nature hike. He is taken to a bat rehabilitation center where he meets many different species of bats. They teach him how they fly, what they eat, and where they like to live --
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
117 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"...[L]earn all about the history of paleontology! This fascinating look at dinosaur science covers the last 150 years of dinosaur hunting, and illuminates how our ideas about dinosaurs have changed--and continue to change"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 940L
Language
English
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Publisher Annotation: For over 400 million years, sharks have been the ocean's top predator! They're vital to our ecosystem, but their importance is often overshadowed by our own fearâ€even though they hardly ever threaten humans. Dive in for an intimate look at the dynamic hammerhead, infamous great white, primordial megalodon, and the gentle nurse shark, the rare species that will let a scuba diver pet them! This book is filled to the gills with...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
119 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
How well do you know our favorite furry companion? Did they really descend from wolves? What's the difference between a Chihuahua and a Saint Bernard? And just how smart are they? Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species, and where in the world his favorite ball bounced off to.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
GN 800L
Physical Desc
121 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this volume, Fahama has been kidnapped by a mad scientist and his zombie assistant, and they are intent on stealing her brain! She'll need to learn about the brain as fast as possible in order to plan her escape! How did the brain evolve? How do our senses work in relation to the brain? How do we remember things? What makes you, YOU? Get an inside look at the human brain, the most advanced operating system in the world... if you have the nerve!"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"...[Let's] learn all about [some] tiny, adorable sea animals! This absorbing look at ocean science covers the biology of coral reefs as well as their ecological importance. Nonfiction comics genius Maris Wicks brings to bear her signature combination of hardcore cuteness and in-depth science"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 710L
Physical Desc
121 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In Trees we follow an acorn as it learns about its future as Earth's largest, longest-living plant. Starting with the seed's germination, we learn about each stage until the tree's maturation, different types of trees, and the roles trees take on in our ecosystem"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 750L
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
We meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. Equipped with teeth, claws, and camouflage to survive everywhere from deserts to mountaintops, how did these ferocious felines make the leap from predators to playmates... and are they even done leaping?
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 590L
Physical Desc
116 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Get up close and personal with Earth's nearest neighbors--Venus with its acid rainstorms, Saturn and its rings of ice, and the heart of it all, the Sun. Humans have always been fascinated by outer space and we're learning more about our solar system every day. Did you know that our Solar System was born from a cloud of cosmic dust? That Jupiter's red spot is really a raging storm? Join Sara, Jill, and their space-faring pets on a quest to learn more...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
GN 760L
Physical Desc
119 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"How do you create a controlled explosion and harness that power for the benefit of humankind? Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more) who took rockets from illuminations in the sky to the most powerful vehicles ever known. You'll also find out how using a gyroscope, swinging on a swing set, and spraying water from a garden hose are the keys to understanding space travel"--...
Author
Publisher
Editorial Océano, S.L
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Primera edición.
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Explores the history and many species of dogs, describing their physical characteristics and discussing how they act and what they eat.
Conoce a Rudy, un perro muy amigable que, en persecución de su pelota, emprenderá un viaje en el tiempo para llevarte a conocer todo sobre su especie, desde sus orígenes hasta la personalidad de las razas y los perros individuales. Pero eso no es todo: el recorrido sobre la evolución y las características de...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
119 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"As 'Snowpocalypse' descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 610L
Physical Desc
119 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Do you have what it takes to live in one of the harshest places in the world? What if you had just a couple years to gain the knowledge you'll need to survive on your own? Join two curious polar bear cubs as they play, hunt, and navigate life in the Arctic. With each season, they learn polar bear biology and behavior, as well as strategies and skills that will help them thrive in a landscape that is rapidly changing beyond their control. Living with...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
122 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this volume, join a pair of superheroes as they uncover the secrets of skyscrapers, from the great Egyptians pyramids to the world's tallest building. Read along and learn how skyscrapers are a bold combination of applied physics, ingenuity, and a lot of hard work!"--Provided by publisher.
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