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Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Focus
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
"As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900. The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston's residents did all they could to rescue one another. From the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Unpredictability is dangerous! That is why the Cape buffalo is an animal to avoid at all costs. Though this buffalo may appear mellow and seem to be minding its own business, it can charge at any moment. Encounter the brutal beast that is the Cape buffalo in this title.
3) Cassowary
Author
Series
Publisher
Apex
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book describes how a cassowary uses its long claws to kick predators-or people! Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Fascinating images accompany information about the king cobra. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Fascinating images accompany information about the black widow spider. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Fascinating images accompany information about the African lion. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Fascinating images accompany information about the polar bear. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
12) The polar bear
Author
Series
Publisher
Library Ideas
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Fascinating images accompany information about the polar bear. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
13) Ebola
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Ebola virus is highly contagious, spreading through direct contact with blood and bodily fluids. This book outlines previous outbreaks of this very deadly disease and describes the massive efforts to contain the worst outbreak ever, which hit West Africa in 2014 and killed thousands. There is a timeline of the important dates on the detection and treatment of this disease. And there are stories of people who contracted this deadly disease and...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A bite from a black widow spider has more venom than a rattlesnake's. It won't kill you, but it will cause you a world of pain. Sadly, they live on every continent in the world except Antarctica. Read about the cannibalistic habits of this spider and how to spot one by the red or orange hourglass shape on its abdomen"--
15) E. coli
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of the e. coli bacteria and discusses medical science's efforts to find treatments for harmful forms of the bacteria.
16) Dengue fever
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Dengue fever ranks behind only malaria among diseases spread by insects as a threat to humans. The fight to eliminate the mosquitos that carry the disease has been slowed by environmental concerns and by political indifference. So, it is an emerging disease that is threatening larger sections of the worlds growing population, including parts of the United States. There is a timeline of the history of the disease and of efforts to eradicate it, and...
18) The Bengal tiger
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Fascinating images accompany information about the Bengal tiger."--Provided by publisher.
19) Black mamba
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The black mamba eats mostly small rodents but kills thousands of people every year with its venomous bite when it feels threatened. As if that's not bad enough, it can move really fast! Read all about the biggest and deadliest snake in Africa"--
20) African lion
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Mislabeled as the King of the Jungle, African lions actually live on savannas and it's the females who do most of the hunting. Read all about the African lion's keen senses and outstanding stalking and hunting skills for taking down large, fast-moving prey"--
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