Martha E. H. Rustad
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Do you know when the Liberty Bell was rung for the last time? Or why it has a huge crack? Join Mr. Chen's class as they take a field trip to find out the facts about this important US symbol. Ranger Marcela explains who made the Liberty Bell, what words appear on it, and how it got its name.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Do you know that the Statue of Liberty hasn't always looked green? Or that the first torch had to be replaced? Lady Liberty has been an important US symbol for more than one hundred years. Join Mrs. Bolt's class as they visit the statue and learn where the statue came from, how she was built, and what American ideas she represents.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Look at that giant statue! What did this person do to earn his own monument in Washington, DC? Join Mr. Williams's class on a field trip to the Lincoln Memorial to find out. Ranger May gives the students a tour, tells them about the Civil War, and talks about how President Abraham Lincoln's ideas still matter to all of us.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Do you know why the US flag has stars and stripes on it? What does the flag stand for, and why do we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Join Mr. Gomez's class as they study the flag to find out! They'll learn when the first American flag was made, what the Pledge of Allegiance means, and why we still honor the flag today.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A bald eagle doesn't sound like an attractive bird. But it's pictured on the Great Seal of the United States and on the dollar bill. Why was this bird chosen as a national symbol? Join Ms. Patel's class as they find out why bald eagles are important, what the Great Seal stands for, and how bald eagles live in the wild. A special guest also pays the class a visit!
6) Green Foods
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Series
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English
Description
Explores types of green foods and green meals using simple text and bright photographs.
Author
Series
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English
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Visit a city in Chile that went without rain for 14 years. Travel to places where less than an inch of rain falls every year. By opening this book you will journey to places on earth where precipitation is extremely rare. You may need a bottle of water for this one!
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Series
Language
English
Description
No matter their size, all communities need rules to keep their members safe, healthy, and happy. A question-answer format and kid-friendly photos show how both written rules (e.g., traffic laws) and unwritten rules (e.g., character values such as honesty) help communities grow and thrive. A simple activity promotes active community participation.
11) Measuring Time
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Series
Language
English
Description
Will it be now or will it be later? Use a measuring tool to measure the time. From seconds to years, learn about time and become a measuring master.
15) Shooting Stars
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Series
Language
English
Description
Shooting stars are amazing, bright streaks of light, but there's more to them than meets the eye! Simple text introduces readers to the science behind shooting stars. Including what a shooting star is really made of, how they are able to shine so bright, and when readers are most likely to see them.
16) El Sol/The Sun
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Series
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce the Sun and its features.
18) Pythons
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Series
Language
English
Description
Pythons are some of the largest snakes in the world. They squeeze their prey with their bodies, and have flexible jaws so they can swallow big animals. Get all the facts on these powerful snakes.
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Series
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English
Description
Cheep! Cheep! What is that sound? It's a baby bird in a nest! Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will discover why nests make good homes for growing baby birds, squirrels, and other animals. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.
20) Rest Your Body
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whether you like bedtime or not, sleep is important. But why do we need to sleep? And what happens while we sleep? These questions and more will be answered in Rest Your Body, which also includes informative text, bright photos, a glossary, a read more section, kid-friendly Internet sites, and an index.