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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A koala lives most of its life alone, eating and sleeping high up in the eucalyptus trees of Australia, and yet it is recognized and loved around the world. The Life Cycle of a Koala looks at the life of this ancient marsupial and explains:
• how marsupials are different from other mammals
• the birth of the koala and its life in its mother's pouch
• the growing koala and how it feeds
• life outside the pouch, but close to mother
• the dangers...
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Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines stages in the life cycle of a bird, from egg to adult, and provides information about how birds grow inside the egg, where they live, nest building, migration, mating, and the dangers they face.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hundreds of thousands of beetles live all over the world in habitats as diverse as swamps, rainforests, and deserts. The Life Cycle of a Beetle describes the growth and development of these fascinating insects from egg to adult. Full-color images of all kinds of beetles, from the familiar to the extraordinary, are included. Illustrations and photographs illuminate topics such as:
• where beetles lay their eggs
• the transformation from larva to...
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Language
English
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In this touching narrative, young children ask, "Where do people go when they die?" Each child asks an adult that they trust--a father, a mother, a grandfather, an aunt, a teacher--and, although the reassuring answers they receive are all different, each leads back to the same simple truth: when people die, "They go to God. Who is everywhere." With an afterward and helpful suggestions about how to explain death to children, readers will find insight...
13) Crocodiles
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the unique features of crocodiles. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of contents...
15) Beans
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to the life cycle of a bean. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why do farmers grow cube-shaped watermelons? How many apples does it take to make one gallon of apple cider? The Life Cycles series answers these question and many others in reference to both animals and plants. Engaging easy-to-read text and full-color photos walk readers through the various stages in the life...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Along a stream a dam pops out of the water. Beavers are busy at work! These aquatic mammals have unique traits that aid them in building the perfect lodge to raise young beavers and keep predators away. Mary Holland's vibrant photographs document the beavers' activities through the course of a year. Do these beavers ever take a break? Follow along as they pop through the winter ice to begin the busy year of eating bark, building dams and gathering...
17) Bees
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Easy-to-read text, bright, colorful design, and oversized, close-up photos bring readers into the wonderful world of bees! This book describes a bee's body parts, life cycle, eating habits, habitat, and defense mechanisms. Readers will learn about solitary and social bees, including how queen, worker, and drone bees work as a team to support their colony. Also covered are bee nests and different types of bees, including the carpenter bee, the honeybee,...
18) Corn
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to the life cycle of corn. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why do farmers grow cube-shaped watermelons? How many apples does it take to make one gallon of apple cider? The Life Cycles series answers these question and many others in reference to both animals and plants. Engaging easy-to-read text and full-color photos walk readers through the various stages in the life...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Follow this photographic journal of a red fox as he explores the world around him during the first few months of his life. He's about a month old when he first comes out of the den. Watch as he learns to hunt through play and by using his senses. See the changes as he grows from a young kit to a young fox. After all, by the next summer, he'll have kits of his own! Naturalist photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland has captured Ferdinand...
20) One wolf howls
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
The months of the year and the numbers 1 through 12 are used in rhyming text to introduce children to the behavior of wolves in natural settings.
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