Smithsonian (Seymour Simon)
Author
3) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the phenomenon of earthquakes, describing how and where they occur, how they can be predicted, and how much damage they can inflict.
5) Oceans
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and photographs explore the physical characteristics, life forms, and fragility of the world's oceans.
6) Stars
Author
Series
Description
Discusses the stars, their composition, and characteristics, with actual photographs.
7) The universe
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the expansion of the universe as a result of The Big Bang.
8) Weather
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores the causes, changing patterns, and forecasting of weather.
9) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes.
10)
Lungs: your respiratory system
Author
11) Our solar system
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the origins, characteristics, and future of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
13)
The human body
Author
14) Cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and various breeds of cats, and provides basic information on caring for one as a pet.
15) Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides a basic introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of dogs.
16) Dolphins
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Friendly and fascinating, dolphins are one of nature's most intelligent animals. Science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to give you an expert view of these clever, curious, and mischievous mammals in a full-color photographic introduction.
17) Gorillas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.
18) Global warming
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides an introduction to the causes and effects of global warming and climate change.