Chris Oxlade
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From the battering ram to infrared technology on modern artillery, photos and photo-realistic illustrations along with informative text guides readers through the history and development of tanks and artillery."--Provided by publisher.
2) Be a tracker
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Have you ever wanted to track an animal in the woods? Or learn to make camouflage clothing? With the right equipment and skills, anyone can become a successful animal tracker."--
3) Fossils
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book provides a simple and fun introduction to fossils, discussing different kinds of fossils, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing fossils can be: from the prehistoric woolly mammoth body in Siberia and dinosaur remains to petrified forests.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about animals. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about the world's biggest, smallest, slowest, and fastest animals-and much more!
5) Soil
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book provides a simple and fun introduction to soil, discussing what soil is, how it is made and what we use it for. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing soil can be: from making houses with mud bricks and how crops grow in volcanic soil to how tree roots can break up rock.
6) Rocks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book provides a simple and fun introduction to rocks, discussing different rocks, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing rocks can be: from the Grand Canyon and hot lava to the world's biggest cave.
7) Minerals
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book provides a simple and fun introduction to minerals, discussing different minerals, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing minerals can be: from ruby crystals and stalagmites and stalactites in caves to talcum powder.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the environment. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about climate change, endangered animals, energy use, pollution and what you can do to help the environment.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about world population. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about the gender, history, religion, and density of the world's population.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the weather. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about extreme weather, measuring the weather, and world climate.
11) Olympic Games
Author
Series
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
13) Motorbikes
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
14) Be an Explorer
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wished you could find your way by the stars, predict the weather, or discover fossils? Look no further for the tools and skills you need to be a successful explorer.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Where is the Sahara Desert? What is Africa's highest mountain? Where do elephants live? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Africa through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
16) Be a Survivor
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wanted to learn how to send signals, build a shelter, or start a campfire? With the right tools and instruction, you can become a successful young ranger.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as you step onto the gun decks of HMS Victory, look inside the control bridge of USS Zumwalt, and explore a modern destroyer. From Greek fire to guided missiles, discover how seafaring technology and weaponry have developed throughout military history, and encounter...
18) Mountain Rescue
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Mountain Rescue reveals the stories, people, and equipment behind the world's most dramatic rescues. Stunning photographs capture the drama and excitement of the missions, while concluding chapters look at the essential skills required by mountain rescuers, how readers can pursue a career as a mountain rescuer, and what they should do in the event of a real-life emergency.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the wheel was invented in prehistoric times, in about 3500 B.C.? Now we can travel between towns and cities in super-fast trains, in fast cars, and halfway around the world in a day in airplanes. From dugout canoes from 10,000 years ago right through to modern-day driverless cars, this book charts the amazing history of transportation.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
What is Europe's highest mountain? How many countries are in Europe? What languages do people in Europe speak? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Europe through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous...