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42) Up to my knees!
Author
Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Mei plants a seed and watches it grow. Soon the little plant is up to her toes, then her knees, then her waist. How tall will it get? Engages young children in exploring informal measurement."--
43) Iowa
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From exploring prairie grasslands to celebrating agriculture at the Iowa State Fair, there's a lot to see and do in Iowa. This state lies in the Midwest. Iowa introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--
44) Our solar system
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Takes readers on an interplanetary tour from the sun to the ever-mysterious Mars, and then, thanks to the Voyager missions, to the planets beyond.
45) Ostriches
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Meet Eno, an ordinary ostrich living in the Serengeti, a corner of the African savanna. But there s something you should know: Even ordinary ostriches are extraordinary. And that includes Eno. I know what you re thinking. You re thinking that ostriches are just overgrown chickens with ridiculous necks, skinny legs, and bad attitudes. And you re right! Believe it or not, that neck helps ostriches run at supersonic speeds. Those skinny legs can kill...
46) France
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfill his parents' dream that he become a national hero when he doesn't even have his own room? He's not a star athlete or a legendary ballet dancer. In the tiny apartment he shares with his Baryshnikov-obsessed mother, poetry-loving father, continually outraged grandmother, and safely talented brother, all Yevgeny has is his little pencil, the underside of a massive...
49) Japan
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Japan"--Provided by publisher.
50) Planets
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Journey through space into the farthest reaches of our Solar System. Guided by astronauts and expert space engineers, learn all about the planets, how they formed, and how scientists study them."--
52) Sweden
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
53) Iowa
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From learning how tractors are made to cooling off in the ice cream capital of the world, there's lots to see and do in Iowa! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Iowa special"--Publisher's website.
54) India
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover what it{u2019}s like to grow up in India. India is a country filled with colorful festivals, majestic temples, and an extraordinary history!
55) Australia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Explores the history, geography, wildlife, government, economy, religion, culture, and people of Australia, including the most current facts and statistics that relate to Australia.
56) Canada
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Located directly north of the United States, Canada is one of the worlds largest countries. Within its borders lie sprawling areas of harsh, untouched wilderness as well as densely populated modern cities. Readers will experience all sides of this North American nation as they explore its history and learn more about its people. They will find themselves immersed in Canadian culture as they learn about the countrys government, economy, traditions,...
Author
Publisher
Norton Young Readers, an imprint of W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly and with Tyson s characteristic wit, there s a lot of fun thrown in, too. This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color...
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