E. Merwin
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
What's that blue-faced animal with the pushed-in nose? It's a snub-nosed monkey! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about snub-nosed monkeys, including where they live and the story behind their strange features. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful...
3) Luna moth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
What's that huge green insect with a fuzzy body? It's a luna moth! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about luna moths, including what they eat--and don't eat--and how they stay safe from their enemies. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Michigan is home to quaint towns and beautiful lakes. It also has a long history of hauntings. Travel the back roads in search of ghosts and you won't be disappointed-- but will you make it out alive? Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Michigan's spookiest spots!
6) Ghost caves
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
You find a hole at the base of a cliff and enter the mouth of a cave. Your flashlight illuminates several cramped passages. Suddenly, you see something far off in the light beam. Is it a human skull? Get ready to read four horrifying tales about dark ghostly caves. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify...
7) Mummy tombs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
A brown object sticks out of the sand in the Egyptian desert. Take a closer look and you can see the shriveled skin and brittle fingernails of a corpse's hand! Beneath your feet is a hidden graveyard filled with thousands of dead bodies. Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about mummy tombs. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
New York is famous for the Big Apple, but beyond the city limits are horrors you've never dreamed of. Shadowy figures appear in decaying asylums. Restless spirits roam old cemeteries. If you sense something behind you, it might be a creature from another realm. Get ready to read four terrifying tales about New York's spookiest spots!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
It was the night of April 14, 1912. Jessie Sayre, a young orphan, tossed and turned in a feverish sleep. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, the Titanic cruised in the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean toward an unseen iceberg. Yet somehow Jessie sensed the Titanic's doom. "I am so afraid. Can't you see that big ship sinking in the water?" she called out in the night. "Look at all those people who are drowning!" Then Jessie fell into a coma and died...
10) Carrie Underwood
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
"Carrie Underwood is one of country music's biggest stars! Just who is she? Look inside to learn about Carrie's life and her many incredible achievements."--Back cover.
11) Adam Levine
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Adam Levine is a powerful force in pop music. His road to musical success, however, began with a guitar when he was just a boy. In this introduction, young readers will learn all about Adam's childhood, as well as his incredible career and how he built it. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful...
12) Beyoncé
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Beyoncé is a pop music mega star beloved by her fans. She has sold more than 160 million albums worldwide. So how did this talented performer rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Beyoncé's exhilarating journey from childhood to superstardom. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative...
13) Matamata
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What's that animal with a wide, flat head and a bumpy shell? It's a matamata. Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about matamatas, including how these big turtles use their nose like a snorkel. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching...
14) Lady Gaga
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In 2008, a striking new voice lit up the pop music scene. Just who is Lady Gaga? In this exciting introduction, young readers will learn about Lady Gaga and her path to success, both as a performer and as a songwriter. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even the...
15) Orchid Mantis
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What's that animal with pink legs that look like flower petals? It's an orchid mantis! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about these beautiful insects, including how their resemblance to orchids helps them catch prey! Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text,...
16) Highland Cattle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What's that animal with long horns and shaggy hair? It's a Highland cow! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about these gentle animals, including how they use their horns like shovels to dig up plants to eat. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful...
17) Strawberry
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A round, juicy strawberry grows in a garden. It was once a small seed. So how did it get that way? Beginning readers will discover how a seed turns into a strawberry plant in this basic introduction to plant development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.