Emma Carlson Berne
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Armored skin, bony plates, and shells are key defenses animals employ to survive in their natural surroundings. By examining the many forms animal armor can take, readers will have the opportunity to explore the physical makeup of turtle shells, armadillo bands, and millipede exoskeletons, among others. They'll learn how animals use their armor to protect against specific predators. Lively fact boxes, along with sidebars and accessible descriptions...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Many mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians produce chemicals in their bodies in order to ward off predators. Some manufacture poisons or smelly or painful substances in their own bodies. Others acquire these chemicals through their diet. Engaging text and eye-catching photographs invite readers to delve into the world of stinky sprays, poisonous skin, and slimy goo in order to understand how animals use these chemicals to defend themselves. A discussion...
83) Hot!
Author
Language
English
Description
Heat energy is found everywhere, including the Sun's rays and the Earth's heat under the ground. This volume defines heat and thermal energy, explains the states of matter, explores measuring heat, and outlines other basic concepts of heat energy. Sidebars profile ways that heat is measured and explain concepts of thermal energy. Photographs illustrate common sources of heat energy that can be identified in everyday life.
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Series
Language
English
Description
It's easy to take care of our teeth when we make it a habit! We can brush between meals, take time to floss, and visit the dentist twice a year. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy dental habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
Author
Language
English
Description
If a hummingbird and a full-sized jet had a race, the jet would win, but if you shrank the jet down to the hummingbird's size, that would change everything. The hummingbird would be the hands-down winner against a jet and even a space shuttle. Students will enjoy learning fun facts about the hummingbird, including information about its life cycle, range, habitats, and just how fast it can flap its wings.
Author
Language
English
Description
Animals that are cryogenically frozen and then brought back to life may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it's just business as usual for the wood frog. These super-powered animals are sure to astound and amaze. Students will thrill to the story of the wood frog's life cycle and adaptations and be introduced to important science concepts in the process.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get ready to be dazzled by some of the shiniest, most colorful, useful-and even dangerous-rocks, minerals, and gems on the planet! In this Level 3 reader, discover fascinating facts about the incredible rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in Earth's crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, learning the names and features of the coolest rocks and minerals, and exploring rare and beautiful gemstones.
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Language
Español
Description
What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government. Fully translated Spanish text.
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Series
Language
English
Description
Mass shootings have dominated news cycles in recent years. Why are they happening? Are they happening more often? Why can't we stop them? What would it take? Is the answer more guns, or fewer guns? Should teachers be armed? Students will hear all sides of the story in order to make up their own mind, with practical tips given on how they can get involved and become part of the solution.
Author
Language
Español
Description
What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's civil rights laws and learn how they protect our citizens. Fully translated Spanish text.
92) Telling Time
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Series
Language
English
Description
What time is it? Telling Time gives us clues! Hours and minutes are Patterns of Time that help us know what will happen now and later.
93) Valentine's Day
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Series
Language
English
Description
On Valentine's Day we celebrate our friends and loved ones. People make cards and give away sweet treats. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme!
100) Coyotes
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English