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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
We share this Earth with many other species. Earth is home to fish and animal life. They are a treasured natural resource. We raise and hunt animals for food. We use their hides to keep us warm. We put them to work and train them to do tasks we cannot do ourselves. Vibrantly colored photographs of the natural resources, fact boxes, a hands-on activity, and "Words to Know" add more depth to this earth science book about natural resources.
3) Clean Air
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With every breath, it is clear that air is an essential natural resource. This mixture of gases is invisible, but it is all around us. Clean air gives us the oxygen we need to live, but the mixture is always changing. Pollution from cars and factories changes the quality of our air. So do natural disasters, like volcanic eruptions. But with the right balance, Earth thrives. Natural resources like air are a gift, but we must use Earth's gifts responsibly....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The land beneath our feet gives life. Soil gives plants a place to grow. It is a natural resource that has shaped the way we live. However, we use it for more than just growing things. We grind up soil to create paints. We shape it into pottery. We heat it to make bricks for building homes and monuments. Color photographs, fact boxes, a hands-on activity, and "Words to Know" add more detail to this earth science book.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Everything that we need, Earth provides. All across our planet, plants grow. Earth's forests and plants are one of our valuable natural resources. We pick their fruit, leaves, and seeds for food. We cut their wood for lumber. We harvest them for medicine. Even when we do nothing, plants give us oxygen to breathe. Natural resources are a gift from Earth, but we must use them responsibly. Just as Earth takes care of us, we must take care of its plants....
6) Fossil Fuels
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Buried deep beneath Earth's surface is a very valuable natural resource. Fossil fuels power our world. We dig them up so that we can use them to create electricity. But they do so much more than that. They are the fuel that runs our planes, trains, cars, and trucks. From the asphalt of our streets to the ink on our money, fossil fuels improve our lives. We even use them to make everyday items like plastics. Readers learn even more about earth science...
7) Fresh Water
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Water, water, everywhere. Fresh water is one of Earth's most precious natural resources. All living things need water to survive, but humans also use water in many other ways. We cook with water. We clean with water. We use water to make paper and medicine. We even use it to make electricity. Natural resources are gifts that Earth gives us. The more we use it, the more important it is to take care of this supply. Color photos, fact boxes, a hands-on...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This earth science volume makes science concepts accessible and fun, while also emphasizing some very important points. Earth itself is made of rocks and minerals. We use these natural resources in many ways. We build tall buildings with iron. We create pathways for electricity with copper. We absorb minerals' nutrients to keep our bodies healthy. We even wear precious gems and metals as decorations. These natural resources are precious and we must...
9) Fiction
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"In this . . . resource, readers will learn about the craft of fiction. Simple explanations describe many of the most common types of fiction, as well as the parts that make it up. Age-appropriate examples and authors help explain the various elements and types of fiction"--Amazon.
10) Nonfiction
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This . . . text will . . . engage students while teaching them all about the wide . . . world of nonfiction. Readers will learn what defines nonfiction, with age-appropriate examples and authors to pique their interest, such as Eric Carle. They will be intrigued by the wide variety within this one area of literature, and learn about some basic parts of a book, such as table of contents, glossary, and the index"--Amazon.
11) Plays
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This title is designed to introduce the youngest of readers to the literary genre of drama. Adopting an accessible . . . tone, this title looks at a different type of tale, giving a brisk overview of the many different aspects of storytelling--and preparing little ones for a lifetime of reading and learning about literature"--Provided by publisher.
12) Poems
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to poems, discussing different aspects of poetry including rhythm, rhyme, and form. Also guides the reader through the experience of writing a simple poem.
13) Asteroids
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
We may not be able to see asteroids without a telescope, but there are thousands of these space rocks circling the sun. Readers learn about asteroid formation, size, shape, and orbits. They are also introduced to the methods that scientists use to track asteroids. Fast facts and a hands-on activity expand the reader's learning experience, while full-color images enrich the narrative with additional details and examples. This book supports English...
14) Baling Equipment
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Everyone knows what a hay bale looks like, but how does it get into that shape? While baling equipment might not make it into farm stories among the classic tractors, animals, and tools, its usefulness on the modern farm is indisputable. Concise text guides readers through the uses of baling equipment, how it forms round and square bales, and what happens with the hay afterward. Full-color photographs and lively language keeps them engaged and interested...
15) Bring On The Fun
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Kids love baby animals! With authentic sound effects and lively music, kids will learn interesting facts about puppies, kittens, monkeys, raccoons, alpacas, chicks, polar bears, and fawns. Did you know that the bigger a puppy's paw size, the larger it will grow? Or that there are more than one hundred fifty breeds of dogs? Beautiful photographs and simple text will help animal enthusiasts learn about baby animals. With this perfect combination of...
16) Chemical Changes
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A burning log, a rotting banana, and a rusting bicycle. These are examples of chemical changes. With this accessible narrative, readers are introduced to the basics of chemical changes. Easy-to-follow explanations cover matter, forms, properties, and changes. Further detail introduces how to make chemical changes and how to recognize them. Color photographs, fast facts, and an engaging activity expand and reinforce the newly learned ideas. This book...
17) Color
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Children learn about color at a very young age, but there is a lot more to red, yellow, and blue than meets the eye. This simple, engaging book introduces readers to basic forms and properties of color, including kinds of colors, how color changes, and what those changes might mean. Fast facts and a hands-on activity reinforce the new ideas, while colorful images compel attention and underscore concepts. This book supports Next Generation Science...
18) Comets
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Throughout our solar system, chunks of ice, gas, and dust fly around in the form of comets. This engaging book introduces readers to the wonders of comets: their size and shape, their formation, and how they orbit the sun. Each of the main parts of the comet is explained using simple vocabulary as well as full-color photographs. Fast facts increase readability and interest, while a fun activity encourages readers to use their new knowledge in an entertaining...
19) Down On The Farm
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Kids love farm animals! With authentic sound effects and lively music, kids will learn interesting facts about pigs, chickens, ducks, horses, cows, goats, turkeys and sheep! Did you know that pigs can eat up to 8 hours a day? No wonder they can weigh up to fourteen hundred pounds! Adorable photographs and simple text will help animal enthusiasts learn about farm animals. With this perfect combination of education and entertainment, kids and parents...
20) Earth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
One of the most fascinating planets in our solar system is the one that we call home. This simple yet fact-filled volume encourages readers to learn about planet Earth. Details of Earth's place in space, orbit, rotation, and tilt are shared, as well as facts about Earth's layers and atmosphere. Fast facts are set in eye-catching boxes, and Words to Know help the reader navigate the text with ease. Full-color images expand on the narrative and offer...
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