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Author
Series
Platypus Police Squad volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
Description
Paired together after a veteran detective retires, platypus police squad members Rick Zengo, a hotshot rookie, and Corey O'Malley, a hard-nosed old-timer, struggle with their differences while tackling their first case involving a missing schoolteacher and a duffle bag filled with illegal fish.
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
2003.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (DVD)(approximately 8 hrs. 20 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Introduces us to the most diverse group of animals ever to live on this planet. From the smallest to the largest, from the slowest to the fastest, from the least attractive to the most irresistible. Looks at 4,000 species, including ones that have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on Earth. Examine how their adaptations for finding food have had an effect on the way they socialize, mate and live.
3) Cat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the anatomy, behavior, habitats, and other aspects of wild and domestic cats.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
When Colorado carpenter Grady Adams spots two mysterious creatures in the woods near his house, he calls on his friend, veterinarian Cammy Rivers for advice. But like Grady, Cammy has never seen an animal resembling this beautiful species. But when the Department of Homeland Security puts a call out for Grady and Cammy because of these animals, the two risk everything to protect the innocent creatures.
5) Dolphins
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Friendly and fascinating, dolphins are one of nature's most intelligent animals. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to give you an expert view of these clever, curious, and mischievous mammals in a full-color photographic introduction.
7) Odder
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Now a #1 New York TimesMeet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves.She doesn’t just swim to the bottom,she dive-bombs.She doesn’t just somersault,she triple-doughnuts.She doesn’t just ride the waves,she makes them. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known. She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes...
8) Rumble bus
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Passengers get on and off the bus, providing a lesson in addition and subtraction.
11) Tigers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In Tigers, beginning readers will learn about tigers and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tigers' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels tigers' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tigers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tigers...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Features oversized pages with detailed full-color illustrations of 36 of the world's most majestic mammals. Concise facts highlight each animal's unique behaviors and abilities, and fact boxes allow the reader to compare each animal's size, habitat, life span, and diet. Rich, authentic illustrations will capture the reader's interest in the magnificent animals that live all across the world.
13) Lions
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In Lions, beginning readers will learn about lions and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to lions' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels lions' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lions online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lions also...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and comical illustrations from Martin Goneau explain the traits that all mammals have in common and help you determine which creatures belong in this hairy group.
17) Cheetahs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In Cheetahs, beginning readers will learn about cheetahs and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to cheetahs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels cheetahs' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about cheetahs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....
19) Bear came along
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
An assortment of animals living separate lives discover they need each other when they have a chance encounter on a river.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Physical Desc
45 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to a variety of mammals, from the fruit-eating bat to the smart chimpanzee.
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