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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
Author
Series
Nancy Drew mystery stories volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Nancy Drew's father is kidnapped as she investigates the case of a mysterious thief
3) Quiet loud
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
Whether you read it quietly or loudly, learning about opposites has never been more fun - or funny - than with this winning book.
Sniffles are quiet, but sneezes are loud. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli's spirited book, QUIET LOUD, stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones. Gail Gibbons presents the history of this special holiday and shares what...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Documents the story of how artist Nek Chand, in the aftermath of the partition of India in 1947, created the Rock Garden of Chandigarh, using stockpiled castoff construction materials and debris, as a tribute to the village of his youth.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.
10) Super submarines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text introduces a submarine, describing its various parts, its navigation system, and the jobs it can do.
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 31
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A companion book to "Day of the Dragon King" presents facts about the real dragon king, the construction of the Great Wall of China, and the traditions associated with Chinese New Year.
12) China
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Chinese culture is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern, and readers discover how the natural world, government, and history of this vast country have impacted its people for centuries. Featuring the most up-to-date information about life in the most populous country in the world, this focused guide gives readers a comprehensive look at how the past and present come together in China. Vibrant photographs, eye-catching fact boxes, and detailed...
13) Planet earth
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed to schools and libraries in the U.S. by Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corp
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
Description
Describes the earth's physical characteristics, discussing interactions of climate, geology, and ecology.
14) Philippines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the Philippines, and archipelago of many islands in the Western Pacific.
15) Australia
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Presents the history, geography, government, economy, environment, religion, people, and social life and customs of the island continent of Australia.
16) Denmark
Author
Publisher
M. Cavendish
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Denmark"--Provided by publisher.
17) Mexico
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The culture of Mexico is colorful and complex, and readers are given a comprehensive look at its most unique elements in this guide to life in America's neighbor to the south. Chapters focused on geography, history, politics, and the economy supplement social studies curriculum topics, and others focused on leisure, arts, and food add plenty of fun along the way. Fact boxes and full-color photographs enhance this exciting reading experience, and sidebars...
18) Argentina
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Argentina is the largest country in the world that has Spanish as its main language. This and other fun facts are waiting for readers to discover as they explore the places and people that make this South American nation unique. From its government and environment to its arts and food, each aspect of life in Argentina is the subject of a focused chapter that features the latest facts and vibrant photographs. Fact boxes and maps provide additional...
19) Brazil
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Readers take a tour through Brazil in this comprehensive look at its geography, history, and culture. As readers explore main text that has been meticulously updated to highlight current events, they also find stunning photographs of Brazil's natural beauty and vibrant way of life. Featuring fact boxes that highlight essential words and phrases to know when traveling to this South American nation and points of interest to put on your itinerary, this...
20) Sun and moon
Author
Publisher
QEB Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to the Sun and the Moon, including what they are made of, their features, and how we know things about these far away bodies"--Provided by publisher.
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