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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 570L
Language
English
Description
"Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then ten. Then a hundred. ... Something had to change. Isatou Ceesay was that change. She found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community" --
2) Hippopotamus
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
470L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers information about hippopotamuses, including where they live, what they eat, and what they look like.--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The African Penguin population is critically low, due to various factors including climate change. Scientists and volunteers with a South African organization are helping to rescue these endangered birds by rearing abandoned chicks."--
Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or...
4) Zebra
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Offers information about zebras, including where they live, what they eat, and what they look like.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Welcome to South Africa! Hear the sounds of 11 official languages. See lions and elephants on safari. Try new sports like cricket and rugby. Learn about the people, places, and traditions of this diverse African country."--Provided by publisher.
6) Africa
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Describes the countries and peoples of Africa, including their history, climate, plants and animals, government, and more. Includes "Culture Profile" and "Landmark Profile" special features"--
7) Africa
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents an introduction to Africa, describing its climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people.
8) Africa
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to Africa. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Come along and investigate the continent of Africa. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? What languages do people speak there? Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these creatures. Sandra Markle takes readers behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Africa is an amazing continent, with its vast array of wildlife and its ancient monuments. But did you know that the world's longest river is in Africa? Or that Africa has more countries than any other continent? Learn more about the diverse continent of Africa, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
470L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Biomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning readers to the African Savanna biome! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how zebras, lions, giraffes, and other animals have adapted to life in this amazing biome"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Meet the monstrous Spotted Hyena as it wanders the African plains! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. -- Publishers website.
15) Mapping Africa
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Detailed photos and full-color maps help take readers on a fascinating visual journey through Africa! This book's appealing format highlights the facts about the human and physical geography of the continent. Readers will put their analytical skills to use to interpret different types of maps as sources of information, from physical maps that show the region's landmarks to political maps that teach about the region's countries to interesting cultural...
17) Meerkat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Meerkats live in colonies that work together to hunt for food and protect one another from soaring predators. Readers will learn a lot more awesome facts with simple sentences and exciting photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Take a captivating journey across the continent of Africa to view the incredible array of plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide in Africa's distinct habitats. Stunning photographs take you along the shifting sands of the Sahara, across the wide savannah, up Mount Kilimanjaro, and through dense rainforests"--
19) Hyena
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Hyenas are known for the laughing noise that they make when they are excited-especially after finding food! Readers will learn a lot more awesome facts with simple sentences and exciting photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
20) Warthog
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
Formats
Description
These tough pigs with tusks are named for the large bumps (or warts) on their faces. However, they look tougher than they are and would rather run and hide in their burrow homes than fight. Readers will learn a lot more awesome facts with simple sentences and exciting photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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