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1) Bird
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
2) Tree
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1050L
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.
3) Plant
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 14
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.
4) Light
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
6) Flowers
Author
Series
Eyewitness explorers volume 3
Language
English
Description
A young explorer's guide to flowers, discussing their different parts, their purpose, and how they bloom; looking at color and scent; examining different types of flowers and seeds; and including suggestions for flower-related projects and observations.
7) Bug hunter
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes what is involved in studying bugs and presents projects and activities for collecting and observing them.
8) Life
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1994.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Description
Text and color illustrations help to answer questions about life.
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Presents brief profiles of hundreds of animals, arranged by type, covering their common and scientific names, distribution, size, physical characteristics, and other traits, and contains over six hundred full-color photos and illustrations.
10) Predator
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
NC 1130L
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.
14) Sharks
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 930L
Language
English
Description
Introduces various kinds of sharks, explains how sharks swim, hunt, and travel across the oceans, and discusses why sharks are an endangered species and what can be done to help protect them.
16) Disasters
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
IG 1030L
Language
English
Description
Takes a close-up look at some of nature's biggest disasters including tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcacnic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and pandemics.
18) Communication
Author
Series
Publisher
Gloucester Press
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
Explores the reasons for animal communication and the methods used, such as sound, scent, and sight.
19) Birds II
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Introduces the different patterns of life on earth, the natural cycles and changes that affect them; describes the actions of man that are changing the systems; and offers suggestions for a sustainable future.
