Janet Perry
1) Zombies
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses zombies, the walking dead or near-dead, bodies without souls, in fact and fiction, and such related phenomena as golems and animated mummies.
2) Vampires
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses vampires in legend and literature and some real people and animals that may have helped inspire the concept of blood-drinking monsters.
Author
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses dragons as they have appeared in the beliefs and legends of various cultures, including ancient Babylon and Egypt, Europe, and Asia, as well as how they are reflected in real creatures such as dinosaurs and komodo lizards.
4) Aliens
Author
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes how alien monsters have been imagined in books and movies and examines real creatures in nature that resemble or may have served as inspiration for them.
10) Quarter horses
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the physical features and other characteristics that have made the quarter horse one of the most popular breeds in America.
11) Coyotes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces the physical characteristics and behavior of coyotes and discusses why ranchers dislike them even though they are helpful.
12) Cougars
Author
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book provides an introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of the cougar or puma, a wild cat of the Americas that continues to decline in number.
13) Palominos
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and appearance that a palomino horse has, how these horses are bred, and some famous palominos.
14) Morgans
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the physical features and other characteristics of the first original American horse breed.
15) Appaloosas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the history and characteristics that distinguish these horses from other breeds.
18) Chasing sharks
Author
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explains the different ways fishers and marine biologists look at sharks, the modern equipment used to study sharks, and the uses of the parts of sharks.
19) Baby sharks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses shark embryos, how the embryos develop, and the growth of shark pups.
20) Jackals
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of jackals.