Elaine Landau
1) Jupiter
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as revealed by photographs sent back by unmanned spaceships.
2) Neptune
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Neptune.
3) Stegosaurus
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics and habits of the plant-eating dinosaur, as well as theories about why it became extinct.
4) Saturn
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses what we know about the size, density, atmosphere, rings, and moons of Saturn, as well as what we may learn in the future.
5) Popcorn
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge Pub
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a history of one of America's favorite snack foods, presenting its origins, nutritional information and recipes.
6) Mars
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Mars.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What's that dog with the thick, shiny coat and fun-loving spirit? It's the golden retriever! Golden retrievers are cheerful, energetic, and devoted companions. If you're a golden retriever fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its brave search and rescue work to its roots as a hunting dog in Scotland. You'll also want to find out how to care for the golden retriever. So check out this go-to guide for golden retriever lovers - and learn...
8) Velociraptor
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics and habits of the small but fierce meat-eating dinosaur that lived in prehistoric times.
10) Sea horses
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to sea horses, describing their physical characteristics and habits, as well as their suitability as pets.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the physical characteristics, life cycle, and fierce behavior of the Siamese fighting fish, also identifying differences between those in the wild and those bred for sale in pet shops.
15) The Babylonians
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of the Babylonian empire and the evolution of its society, including the progressive legal code of Hammurabi, the development of valuable trade routes, and contributions in art, science, and other areas.
16) The Sioux
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, customs, religion, and day-to-day life ofthe Sioux (also known as Dakota) Indians of the Great Plains.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Pit bulls are hardy dogs with lots of smarts and a great desire to please. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever and it's easy to see why. If you're a pit bull fan, you'll want to learn all about these pooches, from their fearlessness and tremendous strength to their history in Great Britain and the United States. You'll also want to find out how to care for pit bulls.