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Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Mission San Buenaventura, describing building, and daily operations of the Franciscan mission since its founding in 1782, and its effect on the Chumash Indians. --Publisher's description.
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...
3) The BFG
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
The Big Friendly Giant is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and it's lucky for Sophie that he is. If she had been carried off by any of the other giants she would have been breakfast. When Sophie hears that the giants are headed to England to steal some little children, she and the BFG decide they must stop them once and for all.
4) 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.
5) Ocean
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the diversity of life in the sea, including predators and prey, the coral reef, and life in the twilight zone of the ocean, with information on products of the ocean, ocean explorers, and preservation of this natural resource.
6) Tree
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
7) Wisconsin
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Wisconsin, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
This carefully abridged edition follows the exciting adventures of water-loving Rat, sensitive Mole, fun-loving Toad and wise Badger as they mess about in boats, get lost in the Wild Wood and battle to take back Toad Hall. Favourite characters and scenes have been reimagined with plate illustrations, presented in a sumptuous hardback design.
9) Pennsylvania
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Takes the reader on a tour of the "Keystone State", emphasizing its geography, history, government, and culture.
An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Pennsylvania.
10) Utah
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Utah.
11) Nevada
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"From Lake Tahoe to the Hoover Dam, there's lots to see and do in Nevada! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nevada special"--Publisher's website.
12) Nebraska
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"From visiting a sod house from the 1800s to exploring a hand-planted forest, there's lots to see and do in Nebraska! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nebraska special"--Publisher's website.
13) Maine
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"From lighthouses along the rocky coast to handmade wooden furniture, there's lots to see and do in Maine! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Maine special"--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Ralph S. Mouse books volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling.
15) Horse
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
16) North Carolina
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"From searching for wildlife in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to watching NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, there's lots to see and do in North Carolina! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make North Carolina special"--Publisher's website.
17) Winnie the Pooh
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The adventures of Christopher Robin and his friends, in which Pooh Bear uses a balloon to get honey, Piglet meets a Heffalump, and Eeyore has a birthday.
19) Dog
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.
20) Egypt
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Egypt.
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