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Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
©2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From desert villagers to tube worms clustered around ocean vents, life has a remarkable way of surviving and thriving in the most challenging of places. This book looks at how humans and animals have evolved to flourish in the unlikeliest locations ... and at just how fragile these fringe ecosystems can be"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This book looks at the waste products humans create and how they affect the environment. Young readers learn why what you don't see can hurt you...and also understand the innovative steps they can take now and in the future to make a difference in meeting the challenges posed by the planet's garbage crisis"--Provided by publisher.
3) England
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy, language, religions, culture, people, plants, and animals of England.
4) Egypt
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Egypt.
5) Italy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, economy, language, people and culture of Italy.
6) Colombia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy, natural resources, culture, religion, and people of the South American country of Colombia.
7) Spark
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Naturally quiet since birth, Mina and her stormbeast, Pixit, lead others like themselves in defying authority and attempting to spread the truth that Alorria's idyllic weather comes at a steep cost.
10) Venezuela
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Explores Venezuela, including the geography, people, education, rural and urban life, housing, food, work, and amusements, and provides other information about the country.
11) Germany
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the European country of Germany, including its geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, and religion and culture.
12) Lebron James
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"LeBron James is a basketball legend. Though he's naturally talented, he works hard to stay on top of his game. Learn more about James's career, his routine, and his incredible successes both on and off the court."
13) Portugal
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, religion, and culture of Portugal.
14) Ghana
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, plants and animals, economy, language, people, and culture of Ghana, the African country that freed itself of white colonial rule and became an independent nation in 1957.
15) Serbia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, economy, culture, and people of Serbia, the larger of the two republics that make up the country of Yugoslavia.
16) Scotland
Author
Publisher
Children's Press/Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
17) Afghanistan
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Afghanistan has long been a land of great turmoil. It has seen conflicts between internal factions and wars involving foreign nations. However, it is also a land of great beauty, with a rich culture and a long, fascinating history. Readers will get an up-close look at life in Afghanistan, from what people eat and do for fun to where they live and what kinds of jobs they do. They will also learn about Afghanistan''s history, government, economy, traditions,...
18) Morocco
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Morocco, a unique northern African nation surrounded by both water and desert.
19) Ecuador
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy, natural resources, culture, religion, and people of the South American country of Ecuador.
20) Alaska
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy and industry, natural resources, arts and recreation, and people of the state of Alaska.