Nancy Furstinger
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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.--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Robots help us understand our universe. Some fly to distant planets. Others work alongside astronauts in space. And some drive across the surface of Mars. How do these robots work, and what are they doing today? Read this book to find out!
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Series
Language
English
Description
Robots help people in many situations. Some robots rescue people trapped by tornadoes or earthquakes. Others explore volcanoes and the seafloor. And some help scientists protect our environment. How might helper robots affect your life? Read this book to find out!
4) 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...
5) 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...
6) 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
Language
English
Description
With its compelling color illustrations and evocative descriptions, The Forgotten Rabbit tells the tale of Bella the rabbit as she makes a giant leap from neglected Easter bunny to cherished animal companion. A baby rabbit is chosen as an Easter present, but is soon forgotten by the family's children as they pursue other activities. Her cage is moved outside, and she is rarely tended. As winter comes, she grows weak with hunger and curls into herself...
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: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn more about Maine Coon cats, including breed history and their special all-weather coats. Do you love cats? Maybe your family has a pet cat. Or maybe you'd like to learn more about cats before having one as a pet. Each book in the Domestic Cat series introduces a different cat breed. The series features photographs and easy-to-read text about the cats' appearances and personalities. It also includes facts about some famous cats! Additional features...
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....
11) Davy Crockett
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Davy Crockett was a popular American frontiersman. People told wild stories about his strength and skills. Some of these stories became legends. Learn more in Davy Crockett, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.
12) Giant Pandas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn all about giant pandas, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author. Children love animals, and the Endangered Animals series is a great way to engage readers in...
13) Prisms
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the geometry of prisms using real-world examples such as honeycombs and board game boxes. You eat ice cream in a cone. You play catch with a sphere--a baseball. Look around you. There are 3-D shapes everywhere! The 3-D Shapes series explains simple geometry concepts and introduces 3-D shapes. Each book features clear text, appealing photos, and engaging real-world examples, proving you can find 3-D shapes wherever you look! Additional features...
14) Cubes
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Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the geometry of cubes using real-world examples such as ice cubes and Rubik's cubes. You eat ice cream in a cone. You play catch with a sphere--a baseball. Look around you. There are 3-D shapes everywhere! The 3-D Shapes series explains simple geometry concepts and introduces 3-D shapes. Each book features clear text, appealing photos, and engaging real-world examples, proving you can find 3-D shapes wherever you look! Additional features...
15) Siamese Cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn more about Siamese cats, including appearance, personality, and cat care. Do you love cats? Maybe your family has a pet cat. Or maybe you'd like to learn more about cats before having one as a pet. Each book in the Domestic Cat series introduces a different cat breed. The series features photographs and easy-to-read text about the cats' appearances and personalities. It also includes facts about some famous cats! Additional features to aid comprehension...
17) Pyramids
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the geometry of pyramids using real-world examples such as grocery store displays and the Great Pyramid in Egypt. You eat ice cream in a cone. You play catch with a sphere--a baseball. Look around you. There are 3-D shapes everywhere! The 3-D Shapes series explains simple geometry concepts and introduces 3-D shapes. Each book features clear text, appealing photos, and engaging real-world examples, proving you can find 3-D shapes wherever...
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Language
English
Description
This title is an inspiring look at great female leaders of the past and present, and the qualities they have all shared. Further, readers will be enlightened by lessons of what makes someone a leader as well as how leadership styles differ between men and women. This book is indispensable for all young women looking to make their mark on the world.
19) 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....
20) Spheres
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Series
Language
English
Description
Explores the geometry of spheres using real-world examples such as basketballs and bubbles. You eat ice cream in a cone. You play catch with a sphere--a baseball. Look around you. There are 3-D shapes everywhere! The 3-D Shapes series explains simple geometry concepts and introduces 3-D shapes. Each book features clear text, appealing photos, and engaging real-world examples, proving you can find 3-D shapes wherever you look! Additional features to...