Bobbie Kalman
10) A child's day
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Text and accompanying photographs explore the daily life of children in nineteenth-century North American communities through stories and activities.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Whales, manatees, seals, dolphins, and sea otters are just some of the many mammals that have evolved over time in order to survive in the water. From Arctic waters to tropical seas, vivid photographs and surprising facts about these salt water mammals reveal:
• how these air breathing creatures have adapted to the water
• their underwater senses
• what they eat and how they raise their young
• cetaceans, pinnipeds, sea otters, sirenians,...
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Captivating photos of baby alligators and crocodiles, raccoons, herons, opossums, turtles, and other animals show children which animals are found in wetlands across North America. Readers will get a close-up look at animals that live in the water as well as near it and discover how the animals' lives change as the seasons change. Food chains are also explained in a simple way.
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Describes the animals that live on mountains and explains the difference in each habitat. Focuses on the mammals found on mountains, illustrates how mother animals care for their babies, discusses what they eat and drink, and examines what a food chain is. Includes color photos, a picture glossary, and an index.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Rodents have teeth called incisors that never stop growing! They must grind their teeth or gnaw on things to keep the teeth from growing too long. Kids will be eager to "sink their teeth" into the intriguing facts in Guinea Pigs and other Rodents. This book explores many of their favorite kinds of rodents, including rats, mice, guinea pigs, beavers, and squirrels. Engaging text and vivid images help children understand
• how rodents build different...
18) The gristmill
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses the necessary steps for building a gristmill and grinding grain into flour.
19) The kitchen
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses kitchen utensils and activities including cooking over a fire, baking bread, making butter, and preserving food.
20) The water cycle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses how water forms, how to keep it clean, and its importance to humans and the ecology. All life on Earth depends on the water cycle! The Water Cycle is a fascinating book that introduces children to this important cycle using a clear, step-by-step approach. Kids will learn about how different processes, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and run-off, work together to move water from the ground to the air and then back down...