Gail Gibbons
2) Apples
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
3) Frogs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.
4) Penguins!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins."--
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years away. 32pp.
7) Owls
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Provides general information about the physical characteristics, hunting and eating, nesting, and parenting behaviors of owls, and includes introductions to the twenty-one types of owls believed to be living in North America.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In addition to the story of Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle--and there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick.
10) Thanksgiving is
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.
11) The moon book
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.
12) The planets
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.
13) Sea turtles
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the eight kinds of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, senses, how they feed, migrate, and nest, and what is being done to protect them.
14) Tornadoes!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Newly revised and vetted by weather experts, this informational introduction to tornadoes provides more than 50 tornado facts, including how they form, the scale used for classifying them and the safest places to go in case one should happen near you.
15) Sharks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Are sharks really dangerous? How many kinds are there? And how do they help the environment? From huge whale sharks to tiny dwarf sharks, this book has everything you need to know about one of our most popular--and mysterious--sea creatures. Millions of years before the first dinosaurs walked the earth, the first sharks swam in the sea. Though they're often feared and misunderstood, most sharks aren't dangerous to humans. With her signature combination...
17) Wolves
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Wolves are more than what they seem.
For centuries people have been afraid of wolves, yet these animals tend to be shy and live peacefully among themselves. Here is information on gray wolves (also called timber wolves) who live in packs that hunt in territories as large as 500 square miles. Pack leaders mate for life, and pack members hunt together, share food, and protect each other. There is also information about the red wolf, and how all wolves...
18) Whales
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces different kinds of whales.
19) Stargazers
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
"Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...
20) Thanksgiving Day
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the first Thanksgiving and the way that holiday is celebrated today.