Rochelle Baltzer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Do you know students who like to draw dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals? In this fun-filled title, kids will build on basic shapes to draw ten dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in six easy steps. They’ll learn about each one along the way. Features include table of contents, art tips from the illustrator, fun facts, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Looking Glass Library is an imprint...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
With more developed vocabulary and language patterns and full-spread illustration-enhanced photographs, transitional readers learn about the bottlenose dolphin's ocean habitat. Children who are using strategies to figure out unknown words build confidence as they learn more advanced word patterns and uncover information on their own. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Magic Readers is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division...
9) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores how hurricanes form, what the eye of a hurricane is, the different ways hurricanes cause destruction, and how the Coast Guard and other national services conduct rescue operations and keep watch against hurricanes.
10) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers will learn why earthquakes happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities. Simple, labeled diagrams illustrate elevated concepts, such as seismic waves. A Case Study chapter discusses the Haiti earthquake of 2010, while a map aids comprehension. The 2011 Japan earthquake is shown as well. Damage, safety methods, rescue missions, and measurement are also covered.
12) Landslides
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers will learn why landslides happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an examination of natural disasters including wildfires, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides, hurricanes, and earthquakes that discusses what causes them, where they occur, and how they affect land and communities.
14) Volcanoes
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers will learn about volcanoes and why eruptions occur, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities.
16) L. Frank Baum
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A brief biography of the author of the well-known children's classic, "The Wizard of Oz."
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This biography introduces readers to the five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, Walter Dean Myers. Readers will learn about Myers's childhood in Harlem, his difficulty in school with a speech impediment, and the inspiration behind his award-winning titles. His books include Monster, Scorpions, and Fallen Angels. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Myers's childhood, education, and life as an author. Checkerboard Library is...
18) Scott O'Dell
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This biography introduces readers to Scott O'Dell, the Newbery Medal winning author of Island of the Blue Dolphins. He is also the author of The King's Fifth, The Black Pearl, and Thunder Rolling in the Mountains. Readers will learn about O'Dell's childhood in California, his work in film business, and his switch to young adult fiction. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight O'Dell's childhood, family, education, and life as an author.
19) Gary Paulsen
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This biography introduces readers to Gary Paulsen, the Newbery Medal winning author of Hatchet. Readers will learn about Paulsen's childhood in the Philippines and Minnesota, the night he received a library card, his love of dog sledding, and the adventures that inspire his award-winning books. He is also the author of Tracker, Mr. Tucket, and Woodsong. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Paulsen's childhood, education, and life as an...
20) Alvin Schwartz
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This biography introduces readers to Alvin Schwartz, the successful author of three volumes of Scary Stories books, I Can Read series, and Witcracks. Readers will learn about Schwartz's childhood in New York, his love of folklore, his switch to young adult fiction, and the success and controversy that have accompanied the publication of his books. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Schwartz's childhood, education, and life as an author....