Keith McCarthy
1) Tsunamis
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, and mudslides can cause tsunami waves that reach land and wreak havoc. Children will learn how tsunamis develop, how they are detected, and their devastating impact on communities.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Siberian Huskies are famous for pulling dogsleds and howling like wolves. With thick, layered hair, these arctic dogs are able to work and live in cold weather. Young learners will explore the history of the Siberian Husky from Artic dog to house pet.
3) Droughts
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
The Midwestern United States was nicknamed "The Dust Bowl" in the 1930s because years of drought devastated the region. This book teaches why droughts happen, how they affect living things, and the importance of conserving water.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Saint Bernards make good search and rescue dogs because of their strong sense of smell. They are famous for saving people trapped in Europe's snowy Alps. Eager students will learn the history of the heroic Saint Bernard breed.
5) Ice Storms
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Roads become slick when freezing rain falls. Drivers can easily lose control of their vehicles and crash into each other. This book introduces children to unpredictable ice storms by explaining their cause and effect.
6) Tornadoes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Take cover-a tornado is coming! This book teaches young readers storm safety tips as it explains how twisters form, behave, and are tracked and predicted.