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Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
What is renewable energy? Why is using it good for the earth? Questions such as these are answered in this stimulating text supporting an essential elementary science curriculum topic. Young readers learn renewable energy is generated from renewable natural resources, including sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat. This accessible text also delves into how young people can make simple changes in their lives to help fight climate change...
5) Continents
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Australia may be the smallest continent, but it is wider than the moon! This is just one of the fascinating facts young Earth science buffs will learn when reading this informative volume. Enlightening text presents engaging details in an accessible way, while eye-catching photographs hold the attention of developing readers. Fun facts paired with a dynamic layout help strengthen understanding of key concepts from the elementary science curriculum...
6) Caves
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Caves" takes you on a tour of the three most common caves found on the planet; solution caves, lava tubes, and sea caves. Learn about how each of these caves are formed as well as the amazing formations that are created within them by water and minerals including stalagmites, stalactites, columns, draperies, and flowstones. In addition, readers will find out about the rare animals that call caves home and how living in a cave affects them.
7) Coral reefs
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to coral reefs. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
8) Rivers
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to rivers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
9) Forests
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to forests. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
10) Mountains
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to mountains. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
11) Lakes
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to lakes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
12) Wetlands
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to wetlands. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
13) Glaciers
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to glaciers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
14) Rainforests
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Describes the climate, locations, types, and plants and animals of rainforest ecosystems"--Provided by publisher.
15) Oceans
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the tides, locations, types, and plants and animals of ocean ecosystems.
16) Extreme weather
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book examines the dramatic and destructive effects of storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, droughts, and floods and looks at what lies behind these catastrophic events.
17) Glaciers
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to glaciers that discusses how they form, different types, what causes them to move, landforms created by movement, and how people are working to prevent them from melting by limiting global warming.
18) Polar regions
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Describes the land and ocean habitats of the polar regions, and how animals adapt to living in these cold ecosystems"--Provided by publisher.
20) The rain forest
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1991]
Description
Introduces readers to the many kinds of animals and plants found in rain forests, and explains how man's activities can threaten these fragile ecosystems.