Dan Green
1) The elements
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
Explains the forces of star birth and death that create elements, chronicles the history of their discovery and the impact of their science on every aspect of life, from medicine to technology, architecture to the environment.
5) Physics
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2008.
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of physics.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
IG 1040L
Language
English
Description
Mixes science and art to bring the world of geology to life, with wacky characters to explain the things that form the foundations of our planet including rocks, gems, crystals, fossils, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Lexile measure
IG 1130L
Language
English
Description
The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the Rock and Gem Book gives...
9) Dinosaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2012]
Lexile measure
NC 990L
Language
English
Description
Profiles a variety of dinosaurs, including the iguanodon, parasaurolophus, and tyrannosaurus rex.
10) Biology
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2008.
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
Nature's building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the human body's parts and systems, Biology is a single volume BIO101 course. Distinctive characters, a creative pallette, and straight- forward text make it all clear--and fun!
12) Extreme biology
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
Description
Explains the more unusual concepts behind biology, including superbugs, epigenetics, synthetic life, and nanomedicine.
13) Music
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters to explain basic concepts in music, discussing the basic characteristics of music, musical notation, musical instruments, and styles of music.
14) U.S. presidents
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Description
Profiles the presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and includes facts and trivia about each president, including major achievements and personality quirks.
15) Human body
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2011]
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of the human body.
16) Energy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
Description
Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they've been harnessed.
17) Technology
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2012]
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
Uses cartoon-style characters to explain the concepts behind everyday technology, discussing gears, televisions, ceramics, microchips, wireless communication, and generators.
18) Extreme physics
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher, imprint of Macmillan UK
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Get to know the universe on a different scale entirely and meet the characters that hold it all together!"--Page 4 of cover.
19) Oceans
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2012]
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
Imagine the oceans as an underwater world with a crew of quirky characters lurking in the depths. This book is your essential guide to the mysterious guys who are waiting to make a splash.
20) Private Vegas
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Las Vegas is a city of contradictions. Seedy and glamorous, secretive and wild, Vegas attracts people of all kinds -- especially those with a secret to hide, or a life to leave behind. It's the perfect location for Lester Olsen's lucrative business. He gets to treat gorgeous, young women to five-star restaurants, splashy shows, and limo rides -- and then he teaches them how to kill. Private Jack Morgan spends most of his time in Los Angeles, where...