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Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
120 pages : color photographs ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Who's whoo?
Meet the 19 different kinds of owls that call North America home. Owl expert Mark Wilson's amazing photos give you an inside look at the lives of owls in the wild, from their daytime roosts to their nighttime hunts. Learn to sleuth out which species share your neighborhood by listening for their calls and searching for feathers and pellets! Whoo-hoo knows--you might even encounter an owl yourself!
Author
Publisher
Pogo Books, an imprint of Jump!
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Moles, early fluent readers discover the amazing world of moles and the structures they build. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the intricacies of mole habitats.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll, kids will make a mini helicopter fly from a circuit-controlled helipad, build a motorized LEGO car, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot and use the materials within the makerspace.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Innovation Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
If you like to think big, but some say you're too small, or they say you're too young or too slow or too tall... Meet Dr. Bath―the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!
As a girl coming of age during the Civil Rights Movement, Patricia Bath made it her mission to become a doctor. When obstacles like racism, poverty, and sexism threatened this goal, she persevered―brightening the world with a game-changing treatment for blindness!
The...
Author
Publisher
Adventure Publications, an imprint of AdventureKEEN
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
130 pages : color photographs ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids' introduction to bird-watching. With fascinating information for beginners, the book provides readers with an understanding of bird anatomy, life cycles, habitat, and 60 species of backyard birds!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With his unique blend of informative text and illustration, master explainer David Macaulay explores one of the body's most amazing organs. How does the eye collect and focus light? How does the brain interrupt signals from our eyes so we recognize the things around us? It's a remarkable process that we never have to think about--we just have to keep our eyes open!
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Are you drawn to the arts? Are you more suited to a studio than an office? There are plenty of careers that allow you to do what you love and love what you do. Discover different paths that allow you to stay creative with a career in the studio!--
8) Go Canoeing!
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Step into the wild outdoors! Wait! What was that? The call of a bird? Maybe it was a fish jumping or the splash of a canoe paddle. From camping and canoeing to geocaching and snowshoeing, learn all about the gear, rules, and best places to safely enjoy your favorite outdoor sports and activities!
Get out on the water and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors! Learn about planning, paddling, and the gear you need to take a canoe trip. You'll...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Do you want to be an adventure guide, a surveyor, or a wildlife firefighter? Learn about different career paths that spend their times outdoors and in nature"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Step into the wild outdoors! Wait! What was that? The call of a bird? Maybe it was a fish jumping or the splash of a canoe paddle. From camping and canoeing to geocaching and snowshoeing, learn all about the gear, rules, and best places to safely enjoy your favorite outdoor sports and activities!
Enjoy calm waters and a warm, sunny day on a paddleboard! Readers will learn about the skills and equipment they need to go paddleboarding. Find out important...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Pub Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Do you want to be a nurse, therapist, or mortician when you grow up? Learn about different career paths that are designed to help people.
Author
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Zoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work together to serve the needs of a zoo. Learn about their important work"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Airports are busy places with people and things taking off and landing from trips across states, countries, and oceans. Who are the people who keep airports running? From security officers to baggage handlers to gift shop employees, many people work together to serve the needs of an airport. Learn about their important work"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Movies are fun to watch with your family and friends. Who are the people who create these entertaining escapes? From special effects artists to writers to animal trainers, many people work together to serve the needs of a movie set. Learn about their important work"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hundreds of millions of years before humans had evolved, our planet was already teeming with life. In prehistoric oceans, stony deserts, warm swamps and vast grasslands, there lived an incredible variety of plants and animals. Invertebrates made up a huge number of Earth's life forms. Among them, giant sea scorpions as big as a lion terrorised the oceans, enormous millipedes fed on plants in dense Carboniferous forests and tiny wasps preyed on cockroach...
16) Plants
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book introduces some of the . . . plants found on Earth millions of years ago, including where they lived, what they looked like, and how they were discovered by scientists"--Amazon.
17) Dinosaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the evolution of the dinosaur age, including a timeline breaking down the eras and periods.
18) The Wild River and the Great Dam : The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books, an imprint of Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition ;
Physical Desc
242 pages : photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
At the time of its completion in 1936, Hoover Dam was the biggest dam in the world and the largest feat of architecture and engineering in the country--a statement of national ambition and technical achievement. It turned the wild Colorado River into a tame and securely managed water source, transforming millions of acres of desert into farmland while also providing water and to the fast-growing population of the Southwest. The concrete monolith quickly...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day. Young armchair astronomers and astronauts will be inspired by the wonders of outer space and what exists beyond our atmosphere as they learn more about the moon, the sun, and our earth. What really happens during a solar eclipse...