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61) Robots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future.
62) Tigers
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"With their bold black stripes, powerful presence, and fierce faces, tigers are just about the coolest animal on the planet. These giant jungle cats can climb trees, swim, and run in sprints up to 32 mph--making them a predatory nightmare. Ranging from the warm climates of Southeast Asia to the frozen tundra of western Russia, these solitary hunters will devour whatever animal they catch."--Amazon.com.
63) Sea turtles
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents the life of sea turtles, including where they travel, how they build nests, and what they eat.
Collects facts about sea turtles, describing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat; and includes photographs.
64) Cheetahs
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Collects facts about cheetahs, describing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat; and includes photographs.
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Lucky Leopards, true and inspiring stories of daring animal rescues that will engage and enchant readers of all ages. Packed with full-color photography, and written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to keep turning pages, these heart-warming stories will leave kids hungry for more of the animal "awwww" factor.
National Geographic Kids Chapters
66) Meerkats
Author
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Welcome to the wacky world of meerkats, where groups of these furry friends team up to survive in the wild. Each meerkat has a job: babysitting the kids, guarding the troops, or foraging for food.
67) Polar bears
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an introduction to polar bears, describing their habitat, physical characteristics, life cycle, eating habits, and behaviors, and looks at the life of a polar bear cub.
68) Titanic
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the Titanic, including its design, how the ship sank, the passengers onboard, and why the ship's legacy lives on.
69) Hang on, monkey!
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Simple text and photographs describe the behavior of a monkeys.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Accomplished outdoor explorer Gregg Treinish loves adventure! Whether it's spending two years hiking the remote and perilously high Andes Mountains or coming face to face with wolverines, lynx, and bears, Gregg always knows where the action is. With gripping--and totally true--stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, this book will have you on the edge of your seat.
Author
Series
Description
Dinosaurs continue to fascinate kids, and although these amazing creatures roamed the Earth ages ago, new dinosaur discoveries are still being made today! The new edition of the popular Ultimate Dinopedia includes all the latest species and is the most complete, up-to-date dinosaur reference available. Find favorites, like the fierce T-rex and the gentle Brontosaurus, plus audacious new finds, like the Anzu, Kosmoceratops, and Yi.
Author
Series
Description
The updated and expanded edition of the hit Space Encyclopedia presents the most up-to-date findings on space exploration and research and breathtaking views of the universe, as captured by the latest and greatest technology, including the recent first ever image of a black hole.
Author
Description
"Color frontispiece, profusely illustrated from drawings, paintings, photographs; text maps and map endpapers. Pictorial maroon cloth, blind-stamped and gilt-lettered. A history of the famous expedition, profusely illustrated from paintings by Karl Bodmer, George Catlin and Charles Russell, plus photographs and facsimiles, and 30 detailed drawings by Richard Schlecht. The author and his family retraced the Lewis and Clark trail to write this book...
74) Wildfires
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses wildfires, including how they happen, why they are important, and when they are dangerous.
Author
Series
Description
"From the cartographic experts at National Geographic comes the latest edition of its award-winning student atlas, with everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes photos, facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. Completely updated maps and statistics ensure that kids have all the latest information as they learn more about current...
76) Trains
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discover a whole new way of looking at trains, from the old steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos to super-speeders in Japan that travel at 361 miles per hour. Also see the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles and futuristic railways in the sky.
77) Cleopatra
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love.
79) Slither, snake!
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Meet different kinds of snakes! Find out where they live and what they do. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world.
80) Water
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Provides information about the Earth's water, including rivers, lakes, oceans, the water cycle, climate, water pollution, and conservation."--OCLC.