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1) Knight
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, and crusades. The life of the knight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 25
Language
English
Description
The Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression, a book that galvanized—and sometimes outraged—millions of readers.
First published in 1939, Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of one Oklahoma farm family, the Joads—driven from their homestead and forced to travel west to the promised land of California. Out of...
First published in 1939, Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of one Oklahoma farm family, the Joads—driven from their homestead and forced to travel west to the promised land of California. Out of...
4) California
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From the world-famous Avenue of Giants to Chinese New Year in San Francisco, there's lots to see and do in California! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make California special."--Amazon.com.
6) The planets
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the nine known planets of our solar system.
7) Wolves
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs present the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of wolves.
Author
Publisher
Little Pickle Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This innovative and timely picture book teaches children that they have the ability to stretch and grow their own brains. It also delivers the crucial message that mistakes are an essential part of learning. The book introduces children to the anatomy and various functions of the brain in a fun and engaging way.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated...
10) Dinosaurium
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Dinosaurium is a stunningly curated guide to dinosaurs. With artwork from Chris Wormell of H is for Hawk fame, Dinosaurium gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. Featuring a wonderful range of dinosaurs from the most loved Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex to more unknown species such as Coelophysis and Tsintaosaurus. The dinosaurs are organised by their family suborder group. In total over 50...
Author
Language
English
Description
"A lively and entertaining introduction to literature and literary basics, including symbols, themes and contexts, that shows you how to make your everyday reading experience more rewarding and enjoyable. While many books can be enjoyed for their basic stories, there are often deeper literary meanings interwoven in these texts. [This book] helps us to discover those hidden truths by looking at literature with the eyes-- and the literary codes-- of...
13) Ladybugs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of...
Author
Publisher
Portico
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Can you remember the names of every player on your favourite football team, yet still manage to forget what day it is? This book reveals how your memory works, explaining cool tricks and skills that can help to train your memory to remember everything--ever!
15) Israel
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Israel, a young nation celebrating its fiftieth birthday in 1998.
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"DID YOU KNOW... Scientists believe that mosses, the first plants, may have changed the Earths climate from hot to cold by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Many members of the cabbage family release a poison "mustard" gas to fend off grazers? Plants are used in thousands of industries, from low-cost sewage treatment to new medical cures? Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about plants in this colorful,...
17) Libya
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, economy, culture, people, and relition of the North African country of Libya.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
'Here is a rare perspective on a story we only thought we knew. For Apollo 11, the first moon landing, is a story that belongs to many, not just the few and favous. Gathering direct quotes from some of these folks who worked behind the scenes, and culling NASA transcripts, national archives, and stunning photos from Apollo 11, the author captures not only the sheer magnitude of this feat but also the dedication, ingenuity, and perseverance of the...
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