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1) Arizona
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
"From the stunning Grand Canyon to La Fiesta de Tumacacori, there's lots to see and do in Arizona! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Arizona special"--Publisher's website.
2) Reptile
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1160L
Language
English
Description
Become an eyewitness to how reptiles sense the world, move and use camouflage in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of these scaly creatures. Children will be mesmerized by the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles
3) Japan
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Description
"This book will explore the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of Japan. Also, students will have at their fingertips the most current facts and statistics that relate to Japan"--Provided by Publisher.
4) Florida
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
Located in the far southeastern corner of the United States, Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions. It is also a state with a rich history and vibrant local culture. Readers will explore all of Florida as they learn about its government, history, economy, landscape, and much more.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 34
Lexile measure
1260L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Updated for young readers by John Merriman, this book describes a history that begins with the origins of mankind and tells of significant people and events of every age through the late twentieth century.
6) Cat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1010L
Language
English
Description
"Explore the world of the cat, discovering the wonders of both wild cats and domesticated breeds. Find out about fearsome feline predators, super-sharp senses, and common cat characteristics." -- Back cover.
7) Libya
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
"An oil-rich nation in North Africa, Libya has seen a great deal of turmoil in recent years, with civil war continuing to affect the country today. Readers will explore Libya's history and find out what events have led its current situation. They will also find out what it is like to live in Libya today, from which kinds of jobs are common to what people eat and where they live. Additionally, the book offers a close look at Libya's rugged landscapes,...
9) World War I
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1090L
Language
English
Description
Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination of an archduke to the killing fields of France. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! Here is an original and exciting guide to the grim challenge of life or death on the Western Front. Devastating first-hand reports and contemporary photographs of the battles that slaughtered millions, together with a clear account of how nation upon...
10) Soccer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1130L
Language
English
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 530L
Language
English
Description
"What if you woke up one morning and your eyes weren't yours? What If You Had Animal Eyes?--the next imaginative book in the What If You Had series--explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw an pair of animal eyes instead of your own! From the chameleon's eyes that can point in different directions, to the colossal squid's eyes that shine in the dark, discover what it would be like if you had these special eyes--and find out why...
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 57
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a unique view of our planet's polar wildernesses.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1150L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the Bermuda Triangle, an area of the Atlantic Ocean where numerous ships and airplanes have mysteriously disappeared, and examines various efforts to identify this phenomenon and discover its causes.
18) The sun
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
Describes the nature of the sun, its origin, source of energy, layers, atmosphere, sunspots, and activity.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11.4 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
1410L
Language
English
Description
"During 1954-1955, John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. Senator, chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft." "Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1957, Profiles in Courage - now reissued in this handsome hard-cover edition, featuring a new introduction by Caroline Kennedy, as well...