Maura B. McConnell
1) I can ski
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
300L
Language
English
Description
When a young girl and her mother go skiing, she shows how to ski properly and safely.
9) Home tools
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
330L
Language
English
Description
As Taylor helps his mother clean the house, he describes their various tools, such as a sponge or a vacuum cleaner, and how each is used.
10) I can go camping
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
160L
Language
English
Description
When a boy goes camping with his family, he shows the reader how to have fun setting up camp, cooking over a fire, and sleeping in a tent.
11) School tools
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
350L
Language
English
Description
Photographs and simple text show a young girl using various school tools, including a book bag, pencils, and erasers.
12) Gardening tools
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
330L
Language
English
Description
A young girl helps her mother in the garden, using the proper tool for each task.
14) What is a plane?
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
410L
Language
English
Description
Describes simple machines called planes or ramps and how they are used to make work easier.
15) What is a lever?
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
390L
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and text describe different examples of the use of simple machines known as levers.