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(0)Anita Yasuda
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
Using only discarded items from the recycling bin, a guide to six simple machines harnesses kid power by inviting young readers to build gadgets of their own design while encouraging them to look differently at objects in everyday life.
4) LeBron James
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An overview of the life of basketball player Lebron James. Known for his speed and skill, he rarely allows other players to take the ball away.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
Packed with fascinating stories about the America's first peoples, this children?s activity book uses humor and hands-on projects to outline Native Americans ways of life, beliefs, festivals, technology, and arts and crafts. The projects and games, which encourage children to investigate the culture of Native Americans and how they learned to survive, built thriving communities, and interacted with European explorers and settlers, are outlined with...
10) Justin Bieber
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of the Canadian singer.
11) Foxes
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2/Weigl Publishers
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, history and folklore of the fox.
12) Gibbons
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
13) American bison
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
Profiles the American bison and how conservation efforts brought it back from the brink of extinction.
14) Valentine's Day
Author
Publisher
AV² by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history and traditions of Valentine's Day and provides instructions for creating a variety of holiday-themed crafts, including a heart wreath, a pin-wheel bouquet, and chocolate-dipped fruit.
15) Chinese New Year
Author
Publisher
AV² by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the traditions of the lunar New Year as the holiday is celebrated by people of Chinese origin and provides instructions for creating a variety of holiday-themed crafts, including a diorama, lucky money envelopes, and a lantern.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
How do scientists solve mysteries? With forensics! Every crime scene contains forensic evidence that helps investigators discover exactly what happened. Forensics is the science of gathering and examining information about a past event, usually to solve a crime or legal problem. In Forensics: Cool Women Who Investigate, children ages 9 through 12 learn about this fascinating field and meet three women who are succeeding in their chosen profession...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
Young readers discover the remarkable people and mythical creatures of old. Learning about Norse myths means unearthing the origin of Viking beliefs, as well as exploring their ships, tools, and other technology that flourished for nearly 450 years. Along the way, kids will read how Norse myths helped explain the natural world from thunder to the seasons, from creation to death. They may be surprised at how Norse myths continue to influence modern...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
Provides an account of the events surrounding the sinking of the "Titanic" on April 14, 1912, discussing the cause of the disaster, and explaining the reasons why so many lives were lost.
Author
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the main native nations of the United States' northwestern coast, including the Tlingit, Nuu-chah-nulth, Makah, Haida, Chinook, Nisga'a, Puyallup, and Tsimshian nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases,...
