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Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Co
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the life and achievements of the first American female doctor describes the limited career prospects available to women in the early nineteenth-century, the opposition Blackwell faced while pursuing a medical education, and her pioneering medical career that opened doors for future generations of women.
Author
Publisher
Racehorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Star Wars takes place in a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but the science used by Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and the rest are rooted in the technology and physics we have here on earth. The Science of Star Wars addresses 50 topics that span the movies’ universe such as battle technology, alien life, space travel, and more. This uncomplicated, entertaining read makes it easy to understand how advanced...
2603) Things that grow
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 12
Description
The Boston Globe "Love Letters" columnist and author of Chemistry Lessons follows the experiences of a girl who learns about life and love while on a road trip to scatter her late grandmother's ashes in favorite gardens.
When Lori's grandmother dies, her world is turned upside down. Grandma Sheryl raised Lori when Lori's mom got a job out of town. Now Lori's mom is insisting on moving her away from her beloved Boston right before senior year. Desperate...
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Milly Zantow wanted to solve the problem of her town’s full landfill and ended up creating a global recycling standard-the system of numbers you see inside the little triangle on plastics. This is the inspiring story of how she mobilized her community, creating sweeping change to help the environment."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Part of the Orca Wild series, this nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the important role beavers play as a keystone species. They were nearly driven to extinction for their furs, but today beavers are valued for their role as habitat creators and water stewards."--
2607) Pond
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A group of friends discovers a neglected pond in the woods and decides to fix it up together"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Pedal Power is the story of the people who led protests against the unsafe streets and took over a vehicles-only tunnel on their bikes, showing what a little pedal power could do!"--Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Provides a scientific explanation for the reasons why people itch; describes the animals and plants responsible; and discusses how people have dealt with itching and the impact it has had in history.
Author
Publisher
Center Point Large Print
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Ron shares his stories of growing up in rural Maine, working as a wildlife biologist, and meeting Mainers like retired dairy farmers Ruth and Martin French of Dover-Foxcroft, who repurposed their barn's empty cow stalls into a wildlife rehabilitation center. The couple specialized in rescuing orphaned bear cubs, providing solitary cubs with teddy bears as temporary surrogate litter mates while biologists scrambled to find sow bears willing to adopt...
2613) Snakes Up Close
Author
Series
Publisher
Triangle Interactive, LLC
Pub. Date
2018
Description
Do you think a snake would make a good pet? This fact-filled title uses bright, vivid images in conjunction with descriptive and informative language to let readers decide if they think these cold-blooded reptiles would make good pets.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
A fascinating, highly visual biography of Mary Anning, the Victorian fossil hunter who changed scientific thinking about prehistoric life and would become one of the most celebrated paleontologists of all time. Perfect for children learning about woman scientists like Ada Lovelace, Jane Goodall, and Katherine Johnson. --Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in history tore a path of destruction more than 200 miles long across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The giant tornado demolished several towns and killed hundreds of people. Will you take shelter in your basement or try to outrun the tornado in your new Model T car? Do you stay inside your school or risk running to your church to take shelter there? Will you ignore the storm like your father says or get...
2616) Seaside stroll
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
A child, a doll, and an adult go for a walk on the beach one late afternoon of a cold winter day, before heading home to dinner and a bedtime story.
2617) If tigers disappeared
Author
Series
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
There are nine subspecies of tigers, but three are now extinct. They play a very important role in keeping nature in balance. But, due to expanding human populations, poaching, and more, they're in danger.
2618) Collared lizards
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to collared lizards. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
2619) Elephant calves
Author
Series
Publisher
Tadpole Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Learn all about baby elephants.
2620) Super chameleons
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo Books are published by Jump!
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique abilities of chameleons. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about chameleons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.
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