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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mountain goats reach heights few other animals can. The skilled climbers often move up 10,000-foot peaks! Their split hooves help them balance on steep slopes. And their strong legs allow them to jump between rocks many feet apart. This mountain goat profile will elevate young reader interest in nannies, billies, and kids!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Northern cardinals are bright-billed songbirds. They often turn a tree branch or bird feeder into a stage. And they always look performance-ready in their red feathers and a spiked head crest. In this title, northern cardinals debut for young readers. Will they earn a reading encore?
3) Caribou
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Caribou are the reindeer of North America! These hoofed mammals grow huge antlers on their heads every year. The most impressive antlers can measure as long as 4 feet! This book calls elementary readers to join caribou in migrating the continent's northernmost forest and tundra biomes.
4) Canada Lynx
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
One thing Canada lynx are known for is their insatiable appetite for snowshoe hares. These wildcats would eat the rabbit look-alikes for every meal if they could. On average, a lynx eats one hare every two to three days! In this animal introduction, young readers will see Canada lynx at home in their habitats and on the hunt.
5) Flamingos
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever tried to eat upside down? Flamingos do it all the time! These unique creatures suck water in through their beak, filter out their food, and spit the water back out. Learn more about these balancing birds in this low-level title.
6) Finland
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Finland is covered in forests and boasts nearly 200,000 lakes! Finns value equality. It was the first country in Europe to grant voting rights to women. Young readers will love learning about this country where people regularly rest in heated saunas and the sun does not set for two months in the summer.
7) Capybaras
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With the look of a pig-size beaver, it is not readily apparent that the water-loving capybara is actually a rodent-the largest, in fact! For this hairy mammal, the water is a source of food, safety, and comfort. See why the capybara sets up camp near rivers, ponds, and lakes in this informative book for beginning readers.
8) Peacocks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The male peacock's brilliance lies in his train of feathers. When he finds a potential mate, he fans out his train to impress her with his bright and shiny plumage. As far as females are concerned, the flashier the better! Young readers will be fascinated by the showy way of the male peacock.
9) Ukraine
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ukrainians have mastered the art of designing Easter eggs, called pysanky. People around the world try to replicate the fine details and colors of Ukrainian eggs. When not using food in artful ways, Ukrainians take pride in memorizing recipes and preparing meals from scratch. Young readers will learn more about life in Ukraine in this informative title.
10) Hummingbirds
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hummingbirds are as beautiful as they are talented. Beating more than 50 times per second, their wings create a humming sound as they hover and speed through the air. Not only can hummingbirds fly upside down, they are the only birds that can fly backwards! Learn more about these speedy little birds in this title for young readers.
11) Wolverines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The wolverine has no problem taking out prey its own size. Then come winter, it sets its sights on bigger game. Wolverines have been known to attack weak caribou, but they prefer to chomp through flesh and bone after another hunter has done the dirty work. Open this book to see how a small but ruthless carnivore gets its meat fix.
12) Jackals
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Even scavengers can build a model family. Jackals mate for life, and their offspring often stick around to help raise and protect the next litter. Such unity and support is beneficial in the wild, but jackals still face their share of threats. Learn how they look out for one another in this title for young readers.
13) Aardvarks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Aardvarks specialize in pest control. The hard shell of a termite home is no match against the spade-like claws of the aardvark. Once their walls have been breached, the termites have little hope of dodging the aardvark's sticky foot-long tongue. Learn how these exterminators do their job in this fun title for new readers.
14) Cape Buffalo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Humans need around eight hours of sleep a night, which is about as much as cape buffalo get in one week! Born on the run, these animals are ready to escape danger at any time. Find out more about these tireless animals in this interesting title for beginning readers.
15) Earthworms
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces earthworms to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
16) Gazelles
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces gazelles to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
17) Cheetahs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces cheetahs to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
18) Weasels
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Weasels are small and furry with a face of innocent curiosity, but it's all a facade. They are bloodthirsty predators, and they'll stop at nothing to sink their teeth into prey twice their size. Kids will learn how these unexpected predators manage to survive and thrive.
19) Cranes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Shake your tail feathers! Cranes bow, leap, and sway in their ritualistic courtship. The contagious act of dancing also helps cranes to develop social and physical skills. Join in the fun with these birds in this entertaining title for beginning readers.
20) Camels
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces camels to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Source other than Library of Congress.
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