Gail Gibbons
2) Dinosaurs!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Dinosaurs ruled Earth for millions of years. Gibbons's simple yet informative text and vividly detailed illustrations depict the most up-to-date information available about these magnificent creatures."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A giant meteor blasts an enormous crater into Earth's surface, causing the end of what scientists call the Age of Dinosaurs. Here are the most recent theories about the history of dinosaurs, along with amazing facts about dinosaur discoveries. Gail Gibbons discusses the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and many of the non-bird dinosaurs that lived during each of those times. Each dinosaur is described with lots of detail for aspiring paleontologists,...
4) Apples
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Juice, jelly, cider, pie, or straight off the tree...apples are delicious! Discover the well-loved tradition of growing and picking apples - a fruit that has been in existence for about two million years. Explore the history of the apple but also the way that families and farmers grow and care for apple trees today, from planting to selling, to turning them into delicious treats and using them for classic games like "bobbing for apples" on Halloween....
5) Owls
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an insightful look at these impressive creatures of the night.
6) Tool book
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Depicts a number of different tools used in building and the kinds of work they are used for.
7) Halloween is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The history of the holiday and all its fun festivities are presented in this easy-to-read tale filled with Valentine cards, candy hearts, flowers, and full-color illustrations. Valentine's Day is candy hearts, flowers, and chocolate truffles. It is Valentine cards galore. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones. Gail Gibbons presents the history of this special holiday and shares what...
12) Groundhog Day!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn about groundhogs and their special day.
13) Thanksgiving is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.
14) Giant pandas
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of these endangered animals.
17) It's raining!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What makes rain? From drizzle to downpour, here's information on the water cycle, types of clouds, and different kinds of rain and how to prepare if a storm is approaching.
18) Corn
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Popcorn, corn on the cob, corn dogs, cornflakes-corn is used in many favorite foods. This book offers up the history of corn as well as the details concerning planting, cultivation, harvesting, and its many uses. A cornucopia of information about a popular farm product.
19) Tornadoes!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes what tornadoes are, how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one approaches.
20) Gorillas
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follow a group of gorillas through the African rainforest and learn how they live, and how they need help to survive. Gorillas are smart, strong, and shy animals that live all over the rainforests in Africa. They live together in families called social groups in order to protect and support each other, but even so, they face ever-growing dangers every day from predators and humans. To find the best ways to help, we also need to learn how they live...
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