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1) Birds
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that birds sing songs in spring to find mates? Once a bird finds a mate, they build a nest together. Find out more in Birds,
an All About Spring book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Are there dragons in the world? Where do they live? Look inside All About Asian Komodo Dragons to find answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of the world's largest lizard. Komodo Dragons is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The American bison is the national mammal of the United States. Bison are symbols of strength and freedom. Look inside All About North American Bison to read and learn where they live, what they eat, and how fast they can run. American Bison is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photographs. Be sure to check out all 18!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A teacher is a familiar figure in the lives of many readers, but readers discover new information about the hard work teachers do every day through achievable content. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of teachers and the tools they use to help their students learn. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow readers to see for themselves what a teacher's job is like as they learn fun facts and build a stronger vocabulary with each turn...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book teaches young learners about the various kinds of families and discusses human families, animal families, friends, pets, and teams. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What is all the talk about? Animal talk! Animals talk with sounds, of course. But they talk with their bodies, too! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction eBook introduces young learners to the different ways that animals communicate. With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that support the text-to-image relationship, this engaging title builds foundational skills to support early childhood...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Preparing for kindergarten is a huge step for young children. This charming tale of a little girl's experience touches on the many milestones toward this big goal. The child can count out plates when she helps Dad set the table. She can call out letters when she walks with Mom. She can even help her stuffies say sorry after they fight. And with a little help from Mom, Dad, her cat, and faithful toy mouse, she's now ready for her new adventure …...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When tragedy strikes Kenta's small village in Japan, he does all he can to hang on to the things that matter to him most. But amidst the chaos of an emergency evacuation brought on by the tsunami, Kenta and his family must quickly leave their home. Climbing to safer ground, Kenta watches helplessly as his prized soccer ball goes bouncing down a hill and gets swept away by the waves, never to be seen again... that is until it washes up on a beach on...
11) Penguins
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that some penguins live southern Africa? Or that some penguins build nest of pebbles for their chicks? Readers of this book will learn many such fun facts.
12) Llama or Alpaca?
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Llamas and alpacas can be hard to tell apart. But between face shape and hair length, these human helpers have subtle traits that make them unique! Side-by-side comparisons support simple text and stunning photos to help readers identify these Andean animals.
13) Caring for a Pet
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Pets are wonderful and loving members of any family, but they need special care. Through colorful photographs and accessible text, early readers learn how to care for their special animal friends. Dogs, cats, and fish are great pets for young children, and teaching them how to care for a pet lets them learn responsibility and how, to complete tasks at a young age. By watching others take care of pets, readers gain knowledge they can put to good use...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Why do people in China call yaks "hairy cattle?" How long are their horns? Are yaks strong enough to pull a plow? Look inside All About Asian Yaks to find the answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of these majestic relatives of the cow. Yaks is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The tropical paradise of Hawaii is home to the rarest seals in the West. Hawaiian monk seals look cute and chubby as sleek crescent rolls. But they're born with Olympic-level diving ability to go deep as submarines. Look inside All About North American Hawaiian Monk Seals to read and learn about this mysterious creature so endangered that only 1,200 remain in the wild. Monk Seals is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Look around you. Do you see silver coins? A gold medal or crown? A shiny skyscraper? The colors silver and gold are found in nature, in clothing and jewelry, in the community, and in many other places. Read this book and become an expert at spotting silver and gold everywhere! Learn about the colors you see all around you in the Colors Everywhere series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Airports welcome planes of all shapes and sizes. Only one attracts crowds wherever it lands. The Antonov 124 was built to carry tanks and helicopters for the Russian military. Today it carries everything from jet engines to trains. It is the biggest working cargo plane in the world.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What animal has lots of fur, small ears, and a long nose? Brown bears! But do you know what brown bears eat? Or what they do in the winter? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
American black bears look as cuddly as Teddy bears but they can be fierce. Their claws are sharp as knives. North America's most common bear can grow into man-sized hulks weighing as much as 600 pounds. Look inside All About North American Black Bears to read and learn about these furry creatures who love nuts, berries, bugs, and even garbage. Black Bears is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated...
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