Karen Latchana Kenney
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Wandering through a maze of geography facts can easily get you lost! You need to navigate huge distances (an orange may travel more than 8,000 miles on the way to your stomach), vast population numbers (1.3 billion in China alone!), and gigantic global crises (the impact of a natural disaster). How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you...
62) Flying Dragons
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about the flying dragon, also known as the draco lizard. Readers learn about these gliding lizards' Asian jungle habitat, feeding habits, predators, and life cycle. Includes fun facts, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index.
63) Meteorologist
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Meteorologist, carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take early fluent readers on an informational interview with a scientist. Readers learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of this career and the things they can do now to prepare for work as a meteorologist.
An infographic illustrates the tools of the trade, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about meteorologists...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Did you know some of Saturn's sixty-plus moons are covered with icy methane oceans? Or that a huge storm on Jupiter has raged for more than three hundred years? Discover what scientists are currently researching about the planets in our solar system. Incredible photos and STEM Focus sidebars deliver additional insights.
65) Immune System
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the immune system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the immune system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the immune system using...
66) Moles
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Moles, early fluent readers discover the amazing world of moles and the structures they build. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the intricacies of mole habitats. An infographic illustrates a mole nest, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about moles using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Moles also...
67) Nervous System
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this book, early fluent readers will explore the role of the nervous system in a healthy, functioning body. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the amazing world inside themselves. An infographic illustrates the location of the nervous system within the body, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the nervous system using...
68) Real-Life Kings
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn the basics about the lives and duties of kings. Simple, accessible text introduces the high-interest topic with social studies concepts.
69) Bees
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Bees, early fluent readers discover the amazing world of bees and the structures they build. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the intricacies of bee habitats. An infographic illustrates types of bees' nests, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about ants using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bees...
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Language
English
Description
Robotics is currently one of the most popular hands-on applications of STEM in schools. High-interest text filled with fascinating and up-to-date information teaches readers all about the technology of robotics and the many ways robots are used around the world today.
71) Coral Reefs
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Colorful coral reefs are home to many animals! In this title, readers will learn how coral reefs form, who lives in them, and how humans impact reefs. Leveled text and crisp images combine with special features that profile famous reefs, diagram how reefs form, and highlight famous coral reef animals. Readers will be excited to dive into this colorful title!
72) All About Bees
Author
Language
English
Description
In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about bees. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insects' defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as pollinating. Take a Look! infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend learning.
Children...
73) Birds
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Birds, early fluent readers discover the amazing world of birds and the structures they build. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the intricacies of bird habitats. An infographic illustrates a bird's nest, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about birds using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Birds also...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title will inform readers about James Meredith, a leader in the civil rights movement, who exercised his right to an equal education by applying to the University of Mississippi, and led a march through Mississippi to ensure the enforcement of civil rights for African Americans. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
76) Canada
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Series
Language
English
Description
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Canada, land of the Hudson Bay, hockey, the First Nation peoples, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Canada's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color...
77) Prairies
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Prairies are found around the world! In this title, readers will learn about what makes these vast, grassy expanses special through vivid photos and engaging text. Chapters highlight prairie soil and climate, introduce plants and animals, and explore how humans and prairies interact. Features profile a notable example, show off animal life, and more. Get ready to journey through a sea of grass in this leveled title!
78) The Dust Bowl
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Winds whipped dark clouds of dust across the dry, open croplands of the Great Plains. How did this tragedy begin and what took the country through the worst of this extreme drought in the Dust Bowl? Learn about this trying time with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In August 2011, an expedition in the Gobi Desert region of Mongolia uncovered a long-forgotten section of the Great Wall of China. In 2015, nine new sections of the wall were located in northwest China. Researchers and archaeologists have worked for years to uncover the secrets of this incredible ancient structure. How was this massive wall created? Who exactly built it and why? Centuries of study have led to many theories and ideas, but some questions...
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the Department of Homeland Security, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it accessible for the younger reader. Sidebars highlight important issues and figures in history.