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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Details the early life in the Northwest of one of the greats of children's literature. Generations of children have grown up with Henry Huggins, Ramona Quimby, and all of their friends, families, and assorted pets. For everyone who has enjoyed the pranks and schemes, embarrassing moments, and all of the other poignant and colorful images of childhood brought to life in Beverly Cleary books, here is the fascinating true story of the remarkable woman...
2) Insect
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discover the busy and intriguing world of insects - their structure, life history, and fascinating variety
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The part of third grade Ellen Tebbits likes most is having Austine Allen for her best friend. But after Ellen does something that makes Austine stop talking to her, she wonders if she will ever be able to prove her friendship.
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Book jacket
Author
Language
English
Description
Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU. There's a long-running joke that, after "coming out," a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. THIS IS THAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL. You're welcome. Inside you'll find the answers to all the questions...
7) Cat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explore the world of the cat, discovering the wonders of both wild cats and domesticated breeds. Find out about fearsome feline predators, super-sharp senses, and common cat characteristics." -- Back cover.
9) Shark
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
10) Trombone Shorty
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Description
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday October 9, 2012, she almost paid the ultimate price
"When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the...
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On a cold winter day, a curious dog wandered onto a frozen river, and before he knew it he was traveling fast on a sheet of ice. Many people tried to help, but the dog could not be reached. Finally, after two nights and seventy-five miles, the little dog was saved by a ship out in the Baltic Sea
14) Japan
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
15) Seashore
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds
17) Tree
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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
19) Gravity
Author
Language
English
Description
"What keeps objects from floating out of your hand? What if your feet drifted away from the ground? What stops everything from floating into space? Gravity ... Jason Chin has taken a complex subject and made it brilliantly accessible to young readers in this unusual, innovative, and very beautiful book.
20) Ship
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes wooden ships or caravels of the fifteenth century and follows archaeologists as they uncover a lost caravel in the Caribbean Sea.
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