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81) Ellis island
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explore the history of Ellis Island, one of the most recognized landmarks in American history. Kids will learn about its early history as a Mohegan island and rest spot for fishermen, through its time as a famous immigration station to today's museum.
Author
Description
"This Level 2 reader features dozens of animals and their fascinating abilities, such as leafcutter ants that can lift 50 times their weight, the mutable rain frog that can change the texture of its skin, and the unusual pom-pom crab that carries sea anemones to strike at foes. Young readers get up close to these creatures with engaging text and colorful photos. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read...
83) Lizards
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have.
84) Race Day!
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Description
Photographs and text take readers inside the action at a race car competition.
85) Nelson Mandela
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Nelson Mandela, who courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the world, from students to presidents. After being imprisoned for 27 years, in 1994 he became South Africa's first democratically-elected president and shared the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela died in 2013, but his legacy lives on as a barrier-breaker and humanitarian. Learn all about his life, especially...
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, "Big Book of Why?" delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way. Full color.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Welcome to the hidden world of the most popular bugs on Earth. This fully photographic book profiles bugs, beetles, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, flies, crickets and grasshoppers, and centipedes and millipedes. Profiles are accompanied by Did You Know? facts and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat.
88) Koalas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to koalas that discusses where they live, what they eat, and how they communicate. Follows the animal's development from cub to adult.
89) Rosa Parks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Find out about the life of Rosa Parks and how her actions in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 helped end racial segregation in America. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love. The life story of Rosa Parks has enduring lessons to teach us and this biography should appeal to kids, parents, and teachers"--
92) Ponies
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the characteristics of different types of ponies at a beginning reader level.
93) Manatees
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores the world of manatees, including their habitats, physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and threats to their environment.
95) Abraham Lincoln
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Describes the fascinating life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, and his historic decision to abolish slavery.
96) Planes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A real-life pilot introduces readers to the greatest planes that ever flew.
99) Giraffes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the facts, habits and behaviors of giraffes.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Las mariposas están a nuestro alrededor. Es difícil de creer estas majestuosas insectos con envergaduras impresionantes y alas de bellos colores y estampados eran orugas espeluznantes vez espeluznantes. ¿Cómo en el mundo ocurre esta transformación?
Butterflies are all around us. It's hard to believe these majestic insects with impressive wingspans and beautifully colored and patterned wings were once creepy crawly caterpillars. How in the world...
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