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1) Glaciers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Glaciers are icy giants that come and go with the ice ages. This first look at glaciers explores how they have shaped, and continue to shape, Earth's landscape. From the ice sheets of Antarctica to the glacial basins of the Great Lakes, readers learn about the amazing power of ice on the move. Using clear language and introductory science vocabulary, the text considers questions that curious young scientists wonder about. How do glaciers form? How...
2) Islands
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Islands are a diverse and fascinating type of landform. This easy-to-follow narrative takes readers from the island-building volcanoes of the Pacific to the ice sheets of the world's largest island. Using simple language and key science vocabulary, the text illuminates subjects that young scientists wonder about. How do islands form? How does life occur on islands? What impact do people have on islands? Readers learn about amazing animals that flourish...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Familiarize readers to the wonders of the world's lakes and rivers with this introductory text. Using easy to understand language and key science vocabulary, the text illuminates the differences between lakes and rivers, how lakes and rivers form, and why they are important to people. Young scientists are launched into an exploration of the longest rivers, deepest lake, and highest waterfall. They find out the significance of rivers to ancient cultures...