Valerie Bodden
1) Pandas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of pandas, some of Earth's smallest bears. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why pandas have black-and-white fur"--Provided by publisher.
2) Koalas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of koalas, describing these tree-climbing marsupials' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why koalas do not have tails."--Provided by publisher
3) Skunks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the skunk! Learn about how this stinky mammal uses a special spray to stay safe. Elementary-aged readers will discover that skunks come out at night to hunt. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these smelly mammals. A Native American folktale explains why the skunk smells so bad. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report...
4) Tigers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
460L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the largest wild cat in the world! These wild cats rule the Asian jungle and are powerful predators. This book explores their features and behaviors, including hunting prey and raising cubs. A folk talk explains how the tiger got its stripes"--
5) Parrots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the amazing talking parrot! This book explores the different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. A folk talk explains why some parrots copy what people say"--
6) Jaguars
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the largest cat of the Americas! This book introduces jaguars to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including their amazing hunting skills. A folk talk explains why this wild cat has blurry spots"--
7) Frogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the frog! Learn about how this amphibian catches its food with its tongue. Elementary-aged readers will discover how tadpoles grow into frogs. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. An Australian folk tale explains why frogs croak. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes...
8) Swans
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
470L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the amazing swan, a symbol of love! This book explores the features and behaviors of these graceful birds, including migrating and egg laying. A folk tale explains why swans in Australia are black"--
9) Giraffes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of giraffes, describing the towering mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long necks."--
10) Lions
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of lions, describing the roaring big carts' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are known as the king of the animals."--
11) Chameleons
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chameleons, the color-changing reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chameleons shake while they walk"--Provided by publisher.
12) Monkeys
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
470L
Language
English
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of monkeys, describing the playful primates' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures look almost like people."--
13) Llamas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the llama! Learn about how this friendly mammal was tamed many years ago. Elementary-aged readers will discover that llamas sometimes wrestle with their necks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Incan folk tale explains how llamas came to be. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers...
14) Comanche
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to the Comanche lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Comanche story recounts how bluebonnet flowers came to be"--Provided by the publisher.
15) Walruses
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Description
"Meet the walrus! Learn about how this sea mammal migrates to stay near ice. Elementary-aged readers will discover walrus's giant tusks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Alaskan folktale explains why walruses have tusks. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report writers and browsers. Includes table...
16) Hopi
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to the Hopi lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Hopi story recounts how people came to live in this world"--Provided by the publisher.
17) Grand Canyon
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A fundamental introduction to the Grand Canyon, including the deserts and forests that surround it, the creatures that live in it, and how people have affected its arid environment"--Provided by publisher.
18) Mantises
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
Description
"A basic introduction to mantises, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to rotate their heads"--Provided by publisher.
19) Polar bears
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Description
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of polar bears, Earth's biggest land predators. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why polar bears have short tails.
20) Ghost towns
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Description
"Feel goosebumps begin to form as this title explores ghost towns around the world, surveying common ghost-town features and creepy stories about these places"--