Smithsonian (Seymour Simon)
Author
3) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
Examines the phenomenon of earthquakes, describing how and where they occur, how they can be predicted, and how much damage they can inflict.
5) Oceans
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
"Text and photographs explore the physical characteristics, life forms, and fragility of the world's oceans."--Publisher.
6) Stars
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Series
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
Discusses the stars, their composition, and characteristics, with actual photographs.
7) The universe
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
Describes the expansion of the universe as a result of the Big Bang.
8) Weather
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores the causes, changing patterns, and forecasting of weather."--Publisher.
9) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes.
11) Our solar system
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the origins, characteristics, and future of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
12) Penguins
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Now you can explore a penguin's world by finding out how they can swim so fast, what they eat, and why people need to protect their habitats."--from jacket.
13) The human body
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
14) Cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and various breeds of cats, and provides basic information on caring for one as a pet.
15) Dogs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides a basic introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of dogs.
16) Dolphins
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Friendly and fascinating, dolphins are one of nature's most intelligent animals. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to give you an expert view of these clever, curious, and mischievous mammals in a full-color photographic introduction.
17) Gorillas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
2007-1802 Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of gorillas.
18) Global warming
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at evidence of climate change, the reasons why it is occurring, the effects this change is having on the environment, and the steps that can be taken to help limit the rate of this change.