Meish Goldish
4) Dogs
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Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Read many stories of dogs displaying their intelligence. From saving lives, detecting cancer, and communicating using body language, dogs are surprising people with their intelligence and ingenuity.
11) Gorillas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines different stories of how gorillas are smart and can save people too.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In 1930, anyone walking down Fifth Avenue in the middle of New York City would have seen an incredible sight. A forest of giant steel beams rose hundreds of feet into the sky. Thousands of men stood on the beams cutting, drilling, and hammering. The workers were constructing the Empire State Building-the tallest skyscraper the world had ever seen. The Empire State Building traces the incredible story of the 102-story skyscraper, starting with the...
15) The Hoover Dam
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The Hoover Dam traces the incredible story of the colossal structure, from its construction to its important modern-day use including preventing floods and providing electricity to millions of people. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the captivating story, which is sure to excite even the most reluctant readers." -- Publisher's website.
17) Hotshots
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Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides information on hotshots, firefighters that fight forest fires.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"On January 22, 2013, fire trucks raced through the icy streets of Chicago. Nearly 200 city firefighters were called to battle a giant warehouse blaze that was in danger of spreading to other buildings. The firefighters had to deal not only with deadly smoke and flames but with freezing temperatures, too. Look inside to find out more about these courageous firefighters and how they use their quick thinking and expert skills to battle fires in houses,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From rescuing six baby wild turkeys at the bottom of a storm drain to capturing a ten-foot-long (3-m) boa constrictor slithering through a Florida neighborhood, animal control officers are devoted to protecting animals and ensuring the safety of people.
20) Camel
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A tall, furry animal with a big hump walks across the burning hot desert sand. It's a camel looking for food to eat. The giant animal hasn't had a drink of water in a week - but it's not thirsty. How can it survive so long without water? The answer is in its hump. Welcome to life in the desert!