Christopher Forest
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
760L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
On April 18, 1775, the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired. The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first of many battles between the 13 colonies and Great Britain. The two countries would be at war for the next eight years. Read more about the key battles that shaped the American Revolution.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
780L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
The 13 American Colonies had many reasons to begin the Revolutionary War. From the Boston Tea Party to the Intolerable Acts, they felt it was time for independence. Read more about the conflict between the colonists and Great Britain and the events that led up to the American Revolution.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt and details the purpose these deities served in everyday life. Examines how the Egyptians worshipped their gods and outlines their views concerning death. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
800L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Explores ways to share information when doing research, presentation, persuasive, and narrative writing. Discusses newsletters, speeches, podcasts, journals, and blogs among other methods. Includes a glossary and further resources.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Lists an assortment of trivia about U.S. history, from notable locations to major events. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Prairie dogs live in underground homes called borrows. The borrows are made of many tunnels and chambgers. A burrow helps prairie dogs hide. It keeps them safe from predators. Learn about how prairie dogs build their burrows, how they use them, and the effect the burrows have on the environment. -- Adapted from page [4] cover.
8) Anthills
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Anthills are designed to protect ants from the weather. An anthill's dome shape helps the anthill absorb the Sun's heat. Learn about how anthills build their nests, how they use them, and the effect the anthills have on the environment. -- Adapted from page [4] cover.
9) Beehives
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A beehive can be home to 35,000 bees during the summer. However, each hive has only one queen bee. Learn about how bees build their hives, how they use them, and the effect the hives have on the environment. -- Adapted from page [4] cover.
10) Fish
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021].
Lexile measure
IG 900L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
This field guide highlights 100 fish found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each fish and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
12) Air
Author
Series
Publisher
DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to air, while explaining how the resource is used, problems facing the natural resource, and what the future of it looks like. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
14) Brazil
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations, color maps. ; 22 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A look at the history, natural world, economics, people and culture of modern Brazil.