Kate Riggs
1) NASA X-43A
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A fast-paced, high-interest overview of the features, purpose, history, and high-speed capabilities of NASA's X-43A--the fastest unmanned aircraft in the world.
2) Baby whales
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Series
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A baby whale narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
4) Samurai
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Series
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A simple introduction to the Japanese warriors known as samurai, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through the martial arts"--Provided by publisher.
6) Baby otters
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Series
Pub. Date
2021
Description
A baby otter narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
9) Eagles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Hello, bees and butterflies. Hello, cheetahs and eagles. Hello, ... fun! The popular Seedlings series from Creative Education now offers irresistible introductions to five more wild animals and three familiar insects. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the bodies, behaviors, habitats, and family relationships of living things. A wonderful introduction...
10) Zebras
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of zebras, describing these striped African horses' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how zebras' stripes appeared on their coats.
11) Dolphins
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of dolphins, a family of fish-eating porpoises. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly"--Provided by publisher.
12) Gorillas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of gorillas, Earth's largest apes. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why gorillas do little but eat and sleep"--Provided by publisher.
13) Kangaroos
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of kangaroos, Australia's iconic marsupials. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why kangaroos jump instead of run"--Provided by publisher.
14) Bats
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bats, Earth's only flying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how bats helped shape the earth"--Provided by publisher.
15) Killer whales
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of killer whales, Earth's deadliest dolphins. Also included is a story from folklore explaining the killer whale's creation"--Provided by publisher.
16) Moose
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of moose, Earth's largest deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how moose interact with other animals"--Provided by publisher.
17) Elephants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, Earth's biggest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long"--Provided by publisher.
18) Alligators
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth's largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don't get along"--Provided by publisher.
19) Hippopotamuses
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"An exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hippopotamuses, the large African mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why hippos live mostly in water"--Provided by publisher.
20) Leopards
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Meet the amazing spotted leopards! This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards and baboons don't get along"--