Rebecca L Johnson
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents the various types of defenses mechanisms used by animals, including the bone spikes of the African hairy frog, the deadly poison of the blue-spotted N. taracua termite, and the hammer-like punch of the peacock mantis shrimp.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Looks at the events of the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident in the Ukraine, describing how scientists are monitoring the effects of radiation on the wildlife that continue to live there and what this means for the human population surrounding the area.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"How does the climate, soil, and plant life of the deciduous forest support a community of animals? Take a walk through this biome among the pileated woodpeckers, fern leaves, and butterflies to discover this critical forest habitat"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Walk among the white spruce, red squirrels, and deer of the boreal forest. Discover this North American habitat and the plants and animals that call it home. Narrative text, striking images, and illustrations explore this critical biome"--
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Presents new animals discovered during a ten year project of documenting sea life, describing new species of such creatures as jellyfish, octopuses, squids, sea worms, and crabs, found along coral reefs, ocean mountain ranges, and in the dark zone.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surfaceincluding walls and ceilingswith their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these...
Author
Description
From headaches to sore feet, muscle cramps to melancholy: the remedies to many ailments can be found in the world of plants. In this guide, both botanists and medical experts explore the healing properties of herbs and other plants to reveal how they have been used in the past and how they can be used today. A resource organized by body system lists the key herbal remedies available, their uses, and cautionary advice, also includes full-color photos,...
15) Global warming
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
This book explains how the Earth is heating up at an alarming rate and what people can do to reduce global warming.
16) Satellites
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Learn what satellites do for us.
17) Nanotechnology
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses nanotechnology, a scientific field that involves moving individual atoms and molecules around to create new things on an ultra-small scale.