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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
Billy isn't one to back down from a bet. But this one is gross: If he eats fifteen worms in fifteen days, Alan will pay him fifty dollars. Billy takes the bet and tries worms smothered in ketchup, drowned in mustard, even breaded and fried. Worm by worm, Billy gets closer to victory. But Alan won't let him win that easily...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
A nest of invisible baby dragons has been discovered in Queen Sofia's castle so Drake, Worm, and Val, Carlos's cousin, must journey to the dangerous Dove Island to find the parents and the fruit that keeps the dragons' invisible powers.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jessica had no one to count on. It seems her friends and even her mother had other things to do besides be with her. Then Jessica started caring for Worm--an ugly, helpless, newborn kitten. Now Worm was making her do dreadful things to other people. Was Worm a witch's cat?
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
On his first day at a new school, eleven-year-old Billy goes up against the school bully in a challenge that ends up with a total gross-out date ... to eat 10 worms in one day. As the pressure mounts, Billy must summon all his strength to meet the dare, all the while keeping his weak stomach from betraying him and his big mouth from getting him in even more trouble.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sofia grows up in the close-knit community of the barrio in McAllen, Texas, then finds that her experiences as a scholarship student at an Episcopal boarding school in Austin only strengthen her ties to family and her "comadres."
9) The way home
Author
Series
Owly volume 1
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 390L
Language
English
Description
All Owly wants is a friend... Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too -- someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
"Forget the moon landing, the Nobel prizes, and the famous inventions. When the world's most brilliant scientists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Albert Einstein daydreamed instead of paying attention in class. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails in her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope. Kid Scientists tells these stories and more...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Composting is no longer only in the realm of environmentalists! It's not just about reducing food waste; most composters get their hands dirty because of the benefits it brings to the soil in their garden. All the extra nutrients makes for well-fed gardens with plenty of nutrients and rich moisture. Composting has been under the radar screen until now, and seen as a boutique, West Coast thing, says Jared Blumenfeld, who oversees California as well...
13) Wonderful worms
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Dig in the dirt and you'll find . . . worms! But did you know that many live underwater? Or that some can grow as long as 9 feet? Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologist book about wonderful worms from around the world. Readers will be wowed by the amazing variety of wrigglers and up-close photos, while also learning about bug behavior, life cycles, classification, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports life...
Author
Series
Accursed vampire volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
*Named a Rainbow Book List Title*
A spooky and funny graphic novel perfect for fans of The Witch Boy and Real Friends
Dragoslava is a vampire kid. It has its perks, but sometimes being stuck as a kid forever can be a pain in the neck. And that's not even the worst part. A few centuries ago, Drago was cursed by a witch. If they don't complete every task she sets, they will be turned into worms.
When
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Formats
Description
After eliminating the Worm World threat and outwitting a deadly gang of space pirates, Captain Pausert embarks on a mission for the Empress Haile to stop a nanite plague before it can devastate entire worlds.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year-old Maggie comes to dread biology class because her favorite teacher is insisting that she dissect a worm, an assignment that makes her feel very squeamish and awakens her to the question of animal rights.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet questions and gentle replies. Less of a traditional how-to and more of a how-to-appreciate, this soothingly sparse text paints an inviting and accessible picture of what a garden offers. And with an all-child cast, the absence of an adult presence empowers readers to view the garden and its creatures through...
19) The worm
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Shares information on the earthworm with graphic illustrations and fact-filled text that traces its extensive history as well as its habitats, anatomy, and behaviors. In addition to the visual gags, the author includes basic facts about the creepers, such as their ability to sense light without eyes, the manner in which they get around, and the food they like to eat.
20) Millipedes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
These critters inhabit the dark, damp corners of the world. They live underneath rocks, logs, and leaves. When disturbed, you may see a wave-like motion of legs, or perhaps smell the disgusting odor as they curl into a ball. Learn all the facts of this invertebrate in this beginner book.
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