Ruth Daly
1) Birds
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that birds sing songs in spring to find mates? Once a bird finds a mate, they build a nest together. Find out more in Birds,
an All About Spring book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
2) Rosa Parks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Historical Heroes series introduces young readers to some of the most important individuals in U.S. history. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, along with exciting photos to help inspire beginning readers.
3) Trees
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
How does a tree grow from a seed? How do flowers allow trees to make new seeds? Young readers will discover the answers to these questions and more in Trees, an Exploring Life Cycles book.
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Series
Language
English
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Description
The Grand Cayman blue iguana is named after the small island in the Caribbean Sea on which it lives. The largest reptile on the island, it had few predators until people arrived. Habitat loss and invasive species quickly diminished the blue iguana population to fewer than 25 by 2005. This captivating book traces the iguana ́ s remarkable journey back from the brink of extinction and highlights the continued efforts to protect the species.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Listed as a threatened species in 1975, the grizzly bears near Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming have made a remarkable recovery. Intriguing text and vibrant images will draw readers into the story of the bear's decline due to human interaction and habitat loss, and the strategies put in place that helped it return.
6) John Adams
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book tells interesting facts about John Adams, the second president of the United States. This media enhanced book lets readers access embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book gives the reader many facts about Thomas Jefferson. This media enhanced book lets readers access embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz.
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Language
English
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"Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental problems facing our planet. This timely title shows how we can stop plastics from doing further harm. Find out what plastics are, how they are made, and why they are so widely used. Case studies reveal the negative impact of plastics, especially micro beads and single-use plastics, on the oceans and coasts, as well as in our landfills and food chains"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The People Who Keep Us Safe series introduces young readers to important figures who work hard to keep their communities safe. Easy-to-read text based on sight words is accompanied by exciting visuals to help encourage a love of reading in young audiences.
10) Bagpipes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that bagpipes are wind instruments? Pipers blow air into them through a pipe. Discover more intriguing facts in Bagpipes, a Musical Instruments
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The survival of the giant panda depends on the survival of its only food: bamboo. Habitat loss from the destruction of bamboo forests in south central China where they live made the giant panda a vulnerable species. This book tells how habitat conservation and the creation of borrowing-and-breeding programs with zoos around the world kept the beloved bear from extinction.
12) Concert Bands
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the U.S. Army concert Band was formed in 1922? Today, it performs more than 100 concerts every year. Discover these and other fascinating facts in Concert Bands, one of the titles in the Bands series.
13) Jazz Bands
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that jazz bands started in America more than 100 years ago? The first bands appeared in New Orleans. Some bands played on riverboats. Discover these and other fascinating facts in Jazz Bands, one of the titles in the Bands series.
14) Chickens
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
What is a pullet? How many eggs can a hen lay in a year? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Chickens, an Exploring Life Cycles book.
15) Los saxofones
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
¿Sabías que la mayoría de los saxofones son de bronce? El bronce es un tipo de metal. Descubre más datos intrigantes en Los saxofones, un libro de Los instrumentos musicales.
16) Salmon
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
What is spawning? What do salmon eggs look like? Young readers will discover these facts and more in Salmon, an Exploring Life
Cycles book.
17) Los bomberos
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Did you know that firefighter tools include long ladders? Firefighters use ladders to reach people in high places. Find out more in “Firefighters”, a People Who Keep Us Safe book.
18) Boston
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Boston is home to America's first public park? The country's first public school was also built in Boston. Find out more about this fascinating city in Boston, part of the American Cities series. American Cities takes young readers on a tour of our capitals and major centers. Each book explores the geography, history, and people that give the featured city its distinctive flair.
This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although still listed as critically endangered, the mountain gorilla is the only great ape whose population is increasing in the wild. Humans still pose their greatest threat, but a number of organizations have been collaborating with local people in conservation efforts to bring back their numbers. Learn about the programs that are expanding the mountain gorilla's habitat, reducing poaching, and managing tourism, which provides jobs to replace the...
20) Clarinets
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that a clarinet looks like a long tube? A clarinet's body has holes covered by
pads. Discover more intriguing facts in Clarinets, a Musical Instruments book.