Darlene R Stille
2) Indiana
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Indiana, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
3) Ohio
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Ohio.
4) North Dakota
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, geography, government, places, and people of North Dakota, as well as general facts about the state.
5) Puerto Rico
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1130L
Language
English
Description
Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of Puerto Rico.
6) Allosaurus
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, life cycle, and enemies of the Allosaurus.
8) Airplanes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to airplanes, explaining what happens at the airport from take-off to landing, and looking at different types of planes throughout history. Includes a glossary and list of resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
Describes the various parts of the human respiratory system and then explains how that system brings fresh oxygen into the body and carries carbon dioxide to the lungs to be expelled.
11) Helicopters
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes the way a helicopter operates, different kinds of choppers, what the pilot does, and some of the work for which helicopters are used.
12) Race cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations explore the world of race cars, including their parts, the driver, and various types.
13) Oceans
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the ocean describing its physical characteristics, the plants and animals that live in or near it, and its importance to life on Earth.
14) Freight trains
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations explore the world of freight trains, including their parts, the engineer, and various types.
17) Blimps
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Description
A simple explanation of blimps, airships that are lighter than air, and how they have been used in both war and peace.
18) Big rigs
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations explore the world of big rigs, including their parts, the driver, and various types.
19) Deserts
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
Presents a general description of deserts and describes specific desert plants, animals, people, and activities.
20) Grasslands
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the different types of grasslands and the plant and animal life they support.