Joanne Mattern
5) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about hurricanes! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Animals rely on their sense of hearing to locate predators, find food, and sense danger. This book explores a variety of animal ears and describes how they work and how they help animals hear. From the super-sharp hearing of an owl to grasshoppers that hear through their legs, this book is full of fascinating facts that capture the reader's attention while providing scientific information and offering an opportunity to compare animal hearing to the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The sense of touch brings the world closer to us, and the same is true for the animals on Earth. This book explains how animals explore their world through the sense of touch, with skin, fur, biological systems, and more. A variety of animals are profiled, including butterflies, cats, monkeys, dogs, earthworms, and even humans, with specific examples of how feeling helps mammals, insects, and people find food, navigate the world, and stay safe from...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An animal's eyes provide it with information about its encounters with other animals and its habitat. This book is filled with important and exciting facts about how animals see, such as deer, eagles, dragonflies, cats, and squids. It includes how animal eyes are constructed, how they work in different environments, and how different animals use sight to stay safe, find food, and experience the world around them. Comparisons between animal eyesight...
Author
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Henry Fleming is a youth who dreams of glory as a Union Army soldier during the Civil War. In the middle of his first battle, Henry runs from the fighting in terror. He brgiins to grow up when he has to face his fellow soldiers, some of whom are wounded and dying.
11) Orienteering
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the sport of orienteering, in which competitors use compasses and maps to navigate a racecourse, usually through the woods, trying to find the best route and finish in the fastest time.
12) Mounted police
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text provide an introduction to mounted police, discussing horse training, gear, and the special tasks of the officers who work on horseback.
17) Skunks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024
Description
Skunks are stinky, but did you know that smell helps them defend against danger? Or that they help get rid of insect pests? Discover lots of interesting facts about these fascinating animals.
19) Red foxes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024
Description
Red Foxes are easy to spot, with their brightly colored fur and big bushy tails! Learn all about these mammals and how they raise their families in many different habitats.
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