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Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
This book introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms. From the top of Mt. Everest to 10,000 feet under the sea, fascinating animals are everywhere. A basilisk that can run on water, an octopus that can mimic other animals, a fish that defends itself with slime and ties itself in a knot to wipe the slime away ... plus dozens more!
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
George Washington's ghost pulls a girl out of her school White House tour and takes her on a personal tour of the building, introducing her to the ghosts of previous presidents and to the history of the White House and of the United States.
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
A high-altitude alligator farm. A UFO watchtower. A monument to a headless chicken. While other travel guides tell you about tackling Pikes Peak, skiing the back bowls, or rafting down the Arkansas River, this quirky regional resource offers unusual travel destinations and little-known historical tidbits. Imagine regaling coworkers with unique Rocky Mountain adventures, like spending an evening at a drive-in movie . . . in a queen-sized bed, or visiting...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? This book uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? With delightful interactive features that invite readers...
10) Animal wonders
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes a wide variety of animal characteristics, including protective coloration, modes of locomotion, methods of feeding, etc.
13) The human body
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a photographic guide to the human body, examining the skeleton and bones, muscles, heart and lungs, and other systems and senses, including the brain.
14) Famous Bears
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the significance of bears in our culture and their appearance in religion, symbolism, stories, and astrology.
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Anyone who has kept a horses or pony knows that riding and stable management can be time-consuming and expensive activities. Any advice that can save horse owners time, effort, and money is welcome. Karen Bush rides to the rescue with this compact, comprehensive book, full of tips that range from stable chores to tack and rider apparel care to finding new uses for old equipment. Learn how to use vinegar as an insect repellent, make a girth cover from...
18) Presidents
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Includes bibliographies and index. Contains analyses of the presidents and their administrations on domestic and international affairs from George Washington to Jimmy Carter.
19) Actual size
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and parts of animals.