Richard Spilsbury
3) Arctic Ocean
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
What is a glacier? Who has lived along the Arctic coast for 4,000 years? When did explorers first reach the North Pole?
5) Reptiles
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
[Revised and updated].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains what reptiles are and how they differ from other animals, offering an overview of the life cycle of a variety of reptiles, including snakes, turtles, lizards, and crocodiles.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Elementary/Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and hands-on activities present information on electricity and magnetism and explain how motors and generators change one form of energy to another.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Today, robots are responsible for much of military reconnaissance. Drones fly above enemy combatants or areas of interest and collect tons of information for military leaders. That's not all they can do! Robots find and dispose of bombs, transport troops, and shoot missiles. Readers have much to explore in the detailed main content, including specific examples of robots used by the US military and full-color photographs that give a rare close-up...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Elementary
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to the properties of light for third and fourth graders; includes hands-on activities"--Provided by publisher.
11) Robots in space
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"NASA wouldn't know nearly as much about the planet Mars without space probes. A special kind of robot that can fly through space, space probes have gone to the asteroid belt and even traveled near Jupiter to take pictures of it! Readers learn all about these incredible robots as well as other space technology including robotnauts, or robot astronauts! Examples of the robots used in space are shown in full-color photographs, complete with explanations...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The leafy sea dragon and other masters of camouflage blend in so well with their surroundings that they become nearly invisible. Inflatable animals like the puffer fish blow up to the point of shapeshifting. Growing readers will discover how animal adaptations are much like superpowers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In 2000, the FDA approved the Da Vinci surgical robotic system. The Da Vinci is a robot controlled by a surgeon used to do delicate and technical surgeries, and it represents a whole segment of robots used to aid doctors, pharmacists, and others in the medical field. Readers are introduced to cutting-edge medical technology with full-color photographs of robots actually used in hospitals and doctors' offices today. The main content offers detailed,...
19) Bengal tiger
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the plight of Bengal tigers and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.