Maribel Lechuga
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Lily is moving into her grandmother's farm in Iowa, and she is sad about all the changes necessary in her life--but on the long drive her grandmother challenges her to find ten beautiful things that they can share together"--Verso page.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A science educator honors children's curiosity and pockets full of "stuff" by introducing eight scientists who collected natural treasures when they were young. Collecting, sorting, and playing with shells, stones, and other objects taught these young people how to observe, classify, and discover" --
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A New York Times best-selling author's tale of President Biden's friendship with his German shepherd, Major, the first shelter dog in the White House, is told in the dog's voice and filled with humor and heart. Includes back matter about past presidentialpets and information about adopting shelter animals.
9) Seasons
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A lovely first book about seasons, explaining how flowers, trees, insects and animals change and adapt throughout spring, summer, autumn and winter.
10) Under the ground
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Take a journey down into the ground and discover all the fascinating creatures that live in burrows, dens, tunnels and nests. Along with foxes, rabbits and ants, find out about burrowing birds, tunnelling tarantulas, and strange blind rats that live underground." --
11) Otters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Lexile measure
IG 640L
Language
English
Description
"How many types of otters are there? What tricks can otters use to catch fish? Where do sea otters sleep? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating lives of otters." --Page 4 of cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A heartfelt story of changing perspectives, set in the Midwest. Ten Beautiful Things gently explores loss, a new home, and finding beauty wherever you are.
Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and Lily's new home with Gran. At first, Lily sees nothing beautiful in the April slush and cloudy sky. Soon though, Lily can see beauty in unexpected places, from the smell of spring mud to a cloud...
14) Night Owl Night
Author
Language
English
Description
An inspiring introduction to capture-and-release research, this mother-daughter story about owl conservation will spark curiosity in young nature, bird, and science lovers.
Sova's mother is a scientist who studies birds and their migratory patterns. Each night she goes into the woods to conduct research, and finally Sova is old enough to join her. Securing headlamps, Sova and her mother head into the woods to capture, measure, and release saw-whet...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from the Greek Myths celebrates heroines from Circe to Psyche, from Athena to Artemis, re-telling their stories to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Watch as Penelope cunningly outwits her suitors and discover how Artemis defeats two giants. See Circe perform powerful magic and follow Demeter on her brave search for her missing daughter. Beautifully illustrated with lively retellings which bring these...
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
This true story of the first Earth Day - told through the eyes of a fictional child - will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for their planet.
"[A] credible fictional narrative that draws children into what becomes an origin story for Earth Day and the birth of a movement." - Booklist, Starred Review
"A beautiful and motivating way to look into the makings of the very first Earth Day. Black...
"[A] credible fictional narrative that draws children into what becomes an origin story for Earth Day and the birth of a movement." - Booklist, Starred Review
"A beautiful and motivating way to look into the makings of the very first Earth Day. Black...