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41) Universe
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the universe with a unique integration of words and pictures. Topics covered include: black holes, galaxies, the solar system, asteroids, meteors, meterorites, stars, quasars and more.
This book explores the universe from the beginning to the present day, including the planetary system, stars and moons, and the mysteries of the galaxies and beyond.
43) West Virginia
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From exploring the historic town of Harpers Ferry to crossing the famous New River Gorge Bridge, there's lots to see and do in West Virginia! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make West Virginia special."--Amazon.com.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A lively and entertaining introduction to literature and literary basics, including symbols, themes and contexts, that shows you how to make your everyday reading experience more rewarding and enjoyable. While many books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper literary meanings interwoven in these texts. [This book] helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes-- and the literary codes-- of...
45) Reptile
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Become an eyewitness to how reptiles sense the world, move and use camouflage in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of these scaly creatures. Children will be mesmerized by the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles.
46) The Bahamas
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of the Bahamas.
47) Libya
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"An oil-rich nation in North Africa, Libya has seen a great deal of turmoil in recent years, with civil war continuing to affect the country today. Readers will explore Libyas history and find out what events have led its current situation. They will also find out what it is like to live in Libya today, from which kinds of jobs are common to what people eat and where they live. Additionally, the book offers a close look at Libyas rugged landscapes,...
49) My five senses
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A simple presentation of the five senses, demonstrating some ways we use them.
50) Aesop's fables
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Collection of Aesop's clever fables, including legends of the frog who wanted to become a king, the lion who falls in love, the donkey who dances on the roof, and the tortoise who races the hare.
51) Minnesota
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From the Mississippi's headwaters to one of the largest malls in the country, there's lots to see and do in Minnesota! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Minnesota special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning"--Provided by the publisher.
52) Alaska
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Alaska.
54) Shark
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
56) From head to toe
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals; presented in a question and answer format.
57) Titanic
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers detailed descriptions of the Titanic, including its accommodations, and a retelling of its sinking in the North Atlantic in April, 1912.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Rex Ogle's companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother's legacy. In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle's abuela features as a source of love and support. In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful presence a woman he could always count on-to give him warm hugs and ear kisses, to teach him precious words in Spanish, to bring him...
60) This book is gay
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
"... [Offers] answers to ... questions [about homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgender people], from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out and more. This ... exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBT also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention [humorous] illustrations..."--Provided by publisher.