Kate Riggs
1) Dolphins
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of dolphins, a family of fish-eating porpoises. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
380L
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of killer whales, Earth's deadliest dolphins. Also included is a story from folklore explaining the killer whale's creation"--Provided by publisher.
3) Leopards
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the amazing spotted leopards! This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards and baboons don't get along"--
4) Geckos
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Description
"Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaii people believe geckos are a sign of good luck"--
5) Elephants
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
280L
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, Earth's biggest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long"--Provided by publisher.
6) Eagles
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
270L
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of eagles, Earth's most widespread birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why people respect eagles"--Provided by publisher.
7) Moose
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of moose, Earth's largest deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how moose interact with other animals"--Provided by publisher.
8) Bats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bats, Earth's only flying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how bats helped shape the earth"--Provided by publisher.
9) Gorillas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
200L
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of gorillas, Earth's largest apes. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why gorillas do little but eat and sleep"--Provided by publisher.
10) Chimpanzees
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chimpanzees, Africa's intelligent primates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chimpanzees do not have tails"--
11) Octopuses
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the octopus! Learn about how this ocean animal uses ink to escape from predators. Elementary-aged readers will discover octopuses of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the dumbo octopus to the huge pacific octopus. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea creatures. A folk tale explains why people used to be afraid of octopuses. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series,...
12) Hippopotamuses
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of hippopotamuses, describing these African animals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why hippos live mostly in water." -- Provided by publisher.
13) Motorcycles
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
370L
Language
English
Description
A quick-paced, colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of motorcycles--the fastest two-wheeled vehicles in the world.
14) Tigers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
250L
Language
English
Description
"A kindergarten-level introduction to tigers, covering their growth process, behaviors, the habitats they call home, and such defining physical features as their striped fur"--Provided by publisher.
15) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the ancient city Machu Picchu in Peru, including its construction, the purposes of the city for the Incan empire, and its popularity for tourists today.
16) Time to build
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books Llc
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
380L
Language
English
Description
"Detailed illustrations and simple text are paired within a board book format to introduce young readers to six common tools and how they are used in a special project"--
17) Stock cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
340L
Language
English
Description
A quick-paced, colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of NASCAR stock cars--the fastest cars in stock car racing.
18) Jets
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
270L
Language
English
Description
"A quick-paced, colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of jets--the fastest passenger and fighter aircraft in the world"--Provided by publisher.
19) Indy cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
320L
Language
English
Description
A quick-paced, colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of Indy cars--some of the fastest race cars in the world.
20) Sea turtles
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of sea turtles, describing these migratory shelled reptiles' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how sea turtles cause monsoons."--