Jen Green
2) Dragonflies
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, and habits of dragonflies. Includes a "Fact File" for quick information.
4) Sea otter
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior and habitat of sea otters."--
5) Conservation
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1180L
Language
English
Formats
Description
We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way changing ideas about the environment and sustainability have affected our attitudes to conservation, and will do so in the future.
6) Moray eel
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior and habitat of moray eels."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1240L
Language
English
Formats
Description
We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way changing ideas about the environment and sustainability have affected the way we obtain our food, and will do so in the future.
8) Medicine
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ten thousand years ago, life was different. People were nomadic, and their life spans were short. During this time, people practiced trepanning, one of the early human medical procedures. Today, the diseases that wiped out millions just a few hundred years ago have been completely eradicated thanks to developments in medicine. Readers explore some of the earliest medical discoveries, how medicine has developed, and how it continues to have an impact...
9) Geology
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
People throughout time have attempted to make sense of the earth, why there are earthquakes, how rocks are formed, and more. Earth, before people came to be and since, has a rich history. This book takes a look at some of the early scientific and cultural beliefs about the Earth and how discoveries have shaped our modern culture.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the need to retain Earth's nonliving and environmental resources, and discusses alternatives in sustainable living, including using fewer nonrenewable resources, preserving the environment, and reducing waste.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Formats
Description
How do we know that the Sun is at the center of our solar system? This scientific theory is know as heliocentrism. This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of heliocentrism and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how the theory of heliocentrism was arrived at, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today.
13) Advertising
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Advertising, which aims to influence the thinking and behavior of consumers around the world, is a multibillion-dollar industry. People are exposed to many different forms of advertising every day, including TV and radio commercials, newspaper and magazine ads, posters and billboards, direct mail, and Internet ads. Readers learn how advertising works, including common techniques and approaches, and explore the debate about advertising's effects on...
15) Women in science
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Profiles female pioneers in the fields of science, technology, architecture, and mathematics, tracing their backgrounds and world-changing contributions.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Read about the women who changed the landscape of science: from pioneers of the ancient world to super-scientists like Marie Curie to unlikely geniuses, such as Hedy Lamarr, and much more.
Women in Science includes scientific pioneers who came up with incredible ideas that changed the world; women who work in the fast-paced world of technology; amazing engineers who build incredible structures; and mathematical geniuses.
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Women in Science includes scientific pioneers who came up with incredible ideas that changed the world; women who work in the fast-paced world of technology; amazing engineers who build incredible structures; and mathematical geniuses.
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19) Evolution
Author
Language
English
Description
Evolution is the process through which living things change with time, adapting to the changing environment around them, and new species form. Fossils provide important evidence for the theory of evolution, but so too do other kinds of evidence, such as the distribution of modern species, animals' appearance, and DNA. This book offers a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated account of Darwin's observations and theory of evolution, the body of knowledge...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Set sail on a voyage of discovery with My First Fact File: Oceans. Children will learn about the amazing ecosystems and habitats and the creatures that live in them, how the waves, wind and weather shape our planet, as well as the threat to ocean life from pollution and climate change.