Nancy Furstinger
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this title, readers learn the stories of animals that are both benefitting from and helping out the world of prosthetic science - covering all species, situations, and science backgrounds. From the high-tech science of 3D printing, to inflatables, to toy wheels, this title has it all, including visits with subjects who are accessible for interviews and photography. INSPIRING is a perfect fit for animal lovers and science enthusiasts alike.--
2) Spiderwebs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A spider's web is made from silk. Spiders can spin different kinds of silk. Some strands are sticky. Other strands are dry. Find out more in Spiderwebs, a title in the Nature's Engineers series. Nature's Engineers is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
19th century animal rights pioneer Henry Bergh comes to life in this illustrated biography for young readers.
Henry Bergh didn’t seem like the kind of man who would speak up for animals. He’d never even had a pet before. But after witnessing horrific animal cruelty in the streets of New York and attending a bullfight in Spain, Bergh knew animals needed a champion to protect them. In the 1860s, Henry Bergh started the ASPCA
4) Beaver Dams
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A beaver dam is made of rocks, logs, branches, and mud. These materials stop the flow of the stream and create a large, still pond. Find out more in Beaver Dams, a title in the Nature's Engineers series. Nature's Engineers is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks
multimedia content. These books...
5) Sea Turtles
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cold-blooded, creepy-crawly sea turtle? Learn all about this incredible reptile in this upper-elementary title. This title offers an in-depth look at sea turtles, including their physical characteristics, behavior, survival, techniques, life cycle, habitat and range, and threats to the animal.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers discover how grizzly bears hunt, where they call home, and how they raise their young. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, stunning photographs, maps, a glossary, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, and an introduction to the author.
7) Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Go inside the mind of one of the most intelligent animals on Earth. Learn more about dogs, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts. Complete with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gives readers an up-close look at the extraordinarily long North American monarch migration. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the great white shark and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text,
primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
10) Alligators
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cold-blooded, creepy-crawly alligator? Learn all about this incredible reptile in this upper-elementary title. This title offers an in-depth look at alligators, including their physical characteristics, behavior, survival, techniques, life cycle, habitat and range, and threats to the animal.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers 12 exciting facts about these eight-legged arachnids, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more. Full-color spreads give readers fascinating facts about various spider species and engage readers in their unique environments.
12) We Need Wolves
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the roles of wolves in world ecosystems, as well as threats to wolf populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of wolves.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers discover how gray wolves hunt, where they call home, and how they raise their young. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, stunning photographs, maps, a glossary, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography Sources for further research Detailed maps Glossary of key...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the roles of African rhinos in savanna ecosystems, as well as threats to rhino populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a "That's Amazing!" feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of African rhinos.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
157 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
Collects the true stories of brave canines who have devoted themselves to assisting the police and the military on life-or-death missions.