Sharing nature with children
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1) Lifetimes
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Series
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 840L
Language
English
Description
"A selection of plants and animals of the world are presented in order of their longevity, and each reveals a special quality of their lifetime."
3)
When God made the tree
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7)
Earth & us continuous: nature's past and future ;one of three books celebrating the human connection with Nature's Features, Nature's Creatures, and Nature's Past and Future
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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever peeked under a rock? A whole community of creatures lives there! One of the world's most fascinating habitats is right at your feet. No child will be able to resist looking under a rock after reading Fredericks's rhythmic, engaging story, and seeing DiRubbio's vivid close-up illustrations. Field Notes and Fantastic Facts will inspire endless exploration.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of Earth, in the form of a letter written by the thirteen-billion-year-old universe itself to an Earth child.
11)
Saguaro moon: a desert journal
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13)
Where does the wind blow?
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A child sees a saguaro cactus by day but there are no animals until after he leaves, when various creatures come out to play and prey. Also includes "field notes" which provide more facts about desert animals.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
A history of the Earth, from its formation through the appearance of mammals and the extinction of dinosaurs, in the form of a story told by the Universe itself to an Earthling.
18)
Okomi plays in the leaves
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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mama Du introduces her brand new baby, Okomi, to his father and the rest of the chimpanzee family group. Based on Jane Goodall's observations of chimpanzee behavior, with information about the endangered status of the animals.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Set to the familiar music of "The Twelve Days of Christmas", verses describe different animals that illustrate the wonders of the wild world. Includes a factual section about Earth Day and ways to celebrate it.
25)
Okomi wakes up early
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26)
Okomi wanders too far
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Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A child finds a goldenrod flower and, looking closely, discovers a whole community of insects on it. Includes "field notes" of facts about these animals and their relationships, plus resources for further study"--Provided by publisher.
34) Amy's light
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Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young girl discovers a light in nature that helps her overcome her fear of the dark. Includes an author's note about fireflies.