Suzy Gazlay
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides an inside look at the work of seismologists, presenting twelve "workstations" that explain how scientists interpret earthquake data, and poses related "challenge" questions to readers. Includes answers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
What would life have been like as a gladiator in Roman times? Why were all the weapons kept locked away at gladiator school? Why would gladiators drink a disgusting mixture containing ash from burned bones and wood? And what became of the lucky few who survived their careers? Learn all about history's most deadly sport in The life of a gladiator.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Every day the things you eat go on an incredible journey inside you. Find out how your teeth, stomach, intestines, and many other body parts work together to turn food into the fuel your body needs to keep you thinking, talking, moving, and playing."--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"All living things are part of an ecosystem. Throughout the world, from deserts to rain forests, Earth's plants, animals and insects are working togehter with their environment. Readers will learn how this delicate balance works through photosynthesis, water and carbon cycles, and food webs."--from p. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Description
"What was life like for these fearsome raiders who lived more than 1,000 years ago? How did they survive long ocean voyages aboard their longships? Why was a Viking warrior buried with his sword at his side? And were these fearsome warriors also skillful traders and explorers? Learn all about the Age of the Vikings in The Life of a Viking Warrior"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
Why was the brain discarded and the heart left inside the body when an ancient Egyptian died? What techniques were used to preserve the body? What did the ancient Egyptians believe about the afterlife? And what was the Book of the Dead? Learn all about life, and death, in ancient Egypt in The life of an Egyptian mummy.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"They came from the icy north of Europe. They were skillful sailors and fearsome warriors. They were traders, explorers, and ruthless raiders. Armed with axes, spears and swords, they attacked from the sea, stealing treasure and capturing prisoners. They were the Vikings!" -- Back cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
What was life like for the samurai who served the nobility of medieval Japan? What skills did boys and girls learn as they began their training as samurai? And what hobbies did the samurai enjoy when they were not learning to fight? Learn all about the most fearsome fighters the world has ever known in The life of a samurai warrior.