Robin Brickman
1) Beaks!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 970L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Simple text describes various bird beaks and how birds use them to eat, hunt, and gather food. Includes a quiz.
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 700L
Language
English
Description
Looking past its itch-inducing nature, describes the other things that poison ivy can do, from providing food for rabbits in spring to being used as shade by salamanders in the summer.
3) Starfish
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to the appearance, growth, habits, and behavior of starfish.
4) A log's life
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 730L
Language
English
Description
Presents a tale about a fallen oak tree in the forest, teaching young readers about its life cycle and the various purposes that it serves in the ecosystem during every step of its life cycle.
8) Wings
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 930L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the many animals and insects that have wings, the various types of wings, and how they are used.
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Two children put up a birdhouse in their backyard and watch as a pair of tree swallows build a nest and raise six babies before migrating south in the fall. Includes information about tree swallows and about birdhouses.
15) I Am an Artist
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Are you an artist? Do you see the world around you in a special way? I Am an Artist shows you how simply observing the delights of nature can inspire you to create. Can you name the colors inside a seashell? You're an artist!
16) Beaks!
Author
Language
English
Description
How can a toucan fly with such a large, cumbersome beak? A toucan's beak is actually light as a feather due to its honeycomb construction. And not only is it beautiful, but it's an extremely useful tool in foraging for food. Find out more fascinating facts in this remarkably illustrated study of bird beaks. Learn about several different birds, their habitats, and how their beaks are uniquely styled to help them survive. Outstanding 3-D cut-paper illustrations...
Author
Language
English
Description
In 1980, scientists discovered that hundreds of corals on the Great Barrier Reef participate in a mass spawning event. Science author Sneed B. Collard III explains coral reefs, the coral larvae's perilous journey through the sea to their home on the reef, and the animals that depend on this ecosystem for their survival. Intricate cut-paper illustrations capture the eye-catching colors of this underwater world.
19) Wings
Author
Language
English
Description
Take flight! Simple text explains the versatility of bird, insect, and mammal wings. Detailed paragraphs spotlight particular animals and discuss how the animals' wings help them to survive. Intricate, cut-paper illustrations capture the delicate beauty of each type of wing. Includes a glossary and additional resources.