Barbara A Somervill
1) Veterinarian
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a veterinarian. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wildlife photographer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
3) Arizona
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
4) Japan
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Explores the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of Japan, including the most current facts and statistics that relate to Japan.
5) New York
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
6) Alabama
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
8) Spain
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religion, culture, sports and arts, and people of Spain.
9) Colorado
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
10) Iran
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
11) West
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text introduce the American West, discussing region's history, climate, landforms, wildlife, cultures, economy, and related topics, and including cooking instructions to make a popular recipe from the region and other activities.
13) Taiwan
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
14) Texas
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
15) Tennessee
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
16) Pennsylvania
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Pennsylvania.
17) Wild Boar
Author
Language
English
Description
Centuries ago, explorers brought hogs to the Americas as a food source. Some of these boars made it into the wild, where their offspring have managed to survive ever since. Wild boars will eat almost anything from garbage, to crops, to other animals. They can also spread disease. Read this book to find out more about how wild boars cause problems around the world and what experts are doing to find solutions.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduction to one of the United States' original colonies, New York. Describes its origins, its leaders, and the colony's role in America's independence from Great Britain. Help children discover America's thrilling early history with Our Thirteen Colonies. Each book begins with the prehistory of one colony, describing the Native Americans who inhabited that area, and then honestly portrays the arrival of European settlers and the growth of a new...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Our Living World takes young readers on a fascinating tour of Earth's major ecosystems. Kids will learn about the key plants and animals that make each ecosystem unique. They'll also get a glimpse of humanity's effects, both positive and negative, on the habitats of countless creatures. Informative sidebars, suggested activities, and supplemental reference materials throughout the text contribute to a well-rounded portrait of our world's natural wonders....
20) Cane Toad
Author
Language
English
Description
Cane toads are known for their warty skin and poison glands. They were brought to Australia and other places to help control pests that were harming crops. Learn more about how the cane toad has gone from being farmer's friend to an unwanted pest.