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1) Train
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
2) Weather
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.
3) Soccer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.
4) Dog
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of dogs, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds, and offer guidance on dog care and training.--
5) Tree
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.
6) Basketball
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of basketball.
7) Plant
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents information about the complexities of the plant kingdom, covering non-flowering as well as flowering plants and revealing their structures, natural history, and importance in human life.--
8) Olympics
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
9) Explorer
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Looks at the worlds of Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, Marco Polo and other famous explorers, sharing real-life photographs of their equipment and personal possessions as well as objects they found.
10) Pyramid
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a photographic introduction to pyramids, explaining what they are, discussing how and when they were built, examining the purpose of pyramids, and looking at different pyramids around the world.
11) Battle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From the hand-to-hand combat of the ancient Assyrians to the fixed artillery battles of World War I, a chronicle of the development of warfare highlights changes in equipment and weaponry.
12) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
13) Elephant
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses elephants, their physiology, behavior, evolution, relatives, uses by humans, and conservation.
14) Sports
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the equipment, rules, and background of many different team, target, and court sports, including soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, softball, cricket, ice hockey, table tennis, archery, and pool.
15) Baseball
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Series
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
16) Castle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the history and characteristics of castles around the world, including how they were constructed to protect and defend the people who lived there.
17) Boat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text provide information about boats and ships, looking at different types of sailing vessels from throughout history, investigating their different parts, and discussing how and why they work.
18) Desert
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the forces that form deserts and discusses the animals and people that inhabit them.