Gail Gibbons
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Alligators and crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. Here is information about their different physical characteristics, and how they live, mate, and raise their young. Crocodilians have been around for millions of years and are now endangered."--Amazon.com.
3) Apples
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
4) The planets
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Since The Planets was first published in 1993, space exploration has resulted in many new discoveries. There has been the 2004 Mars Exploration Rover Mission, the discovery of at least forty-seven additional moons orbiting Jupiter, the discovery that the rings around Saturn are made of ice only, and more. The movements, locations, and characteristics of the nine known planets in our solar system.
5) Dinosaurs!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Step back in time ... to the Age of the Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs ruled Earth for milions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects paleontological discoveries made since its original publication in 2008, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts...
7) Tornadoes!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes what tornadoes are, how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one approaches.
8) Snakes
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
9) Coral reefs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm.
Language
English
10) Hurricanes!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2009
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Young readers can learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is coming their way.
11) Ladybugs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Using simple text and colorful illustrations, this book describes the physical attribute, habits, and life cycle of the ladybug.
12) Thanksgiving is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.
13) The pumpkin book
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
[30] pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds.
14) Halloween is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
15) Owls
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2005
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Owls are known for their haunting calls; yet when they are hunting, they can swoop down and snatch prey without making a sound. There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an insightful...
Author
Publisher
Little Brown & Co
Pub. Date
c2002
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
[30] pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Featuring a special section on how children can make a tree identification book of their own, this title is a bright and colorful introduction to trees, leaves, and their inner workings in nature.
17) Groundhog Day!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
First edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about groundhogs and their special day.