Gail Gibbons
1) Apples
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Lexile measure
650L
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English
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Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
2) Wolves
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Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
"From the beloved science writer Gail Gibbons, rethink what you know about big bad wolves in this kid-friendly, illustrated guide with the latest facts from experts. While most people think of hungry fangs when they think of wolves, modern research has proven wolves are not the dangerous threat many thought them to be. This new edition, vetted by an expert, presents the latest scientific information on wolves in language accessible for young readers...
3) The planets
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Publisher
Holiday House
Lexile measure
AD 580L
Language
English
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Since The Planets was first published in 1993, space exploration has resulted in many new discoveries. There has been the 2004 Mars Exploration Rover Mission, the discovery of at least forty-seven additional moons orbiting Jupiter, the discovery that the rings around Saturn are made of ice only, and more. The movements, locations, and characteristics of the nine known planets in our solar system.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Lexile measure
IG 880L
Language
English
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Learn about the newest discoveries in the Milky Way and beyond in this updated edition from nonfiction master Gail Gibbons.
Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years...
Planet Earth is in the Milky Way Galaxy, the cloudy band of light that stretches clear across the night sky. How many galaxies are there in the universe? For years astronomers thought that the Milky Way was the universe. Now we know that there are billions of them. Gail Gibbons takes the reader on a journey light-years...
9) Volcanoes
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Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
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"A nonfiction primer on all thing volcanoes, including the different types of volcanoes, the work of volcanologists, and more"--
10) Horses!
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Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
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Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
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English
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"Alligators and crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. Here is information about their different physical characteristics, and how they live, mate, and raise their young. Crocodilians have been around for millions of years and are now endangered."--Amazon.com.
12) Frogs
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Lexile measure
AD 600L
Language
English
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An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.
13) Polar bears
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Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
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Feel the power and the beauty of this mighty animal as award-winning narrator Dion Graham narrates this instructive and absorbing examination of this amazing animal.
14) The moon book
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Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
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Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.
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Lexile measure
760L
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English
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Did you know that St. Patrick never drove the snakes out of Ireland? But he was a bishop that spent his life preaching and caring for the people of Ireland. Discover what's fact and what's legend in this updated history of St. Patrick's Day. On March 17th, people around the world decorate with shamrocks and leprechauns, give cards, and have parades--all in green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle. Learn why we wear green, what shamrocks symbolize,...
17) Tornadoes!
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English
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Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, where they most commonly appear, and what to do in case one should be near you.
18) Owls
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Lexile measure
IG 760L
Language
English
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From the tiny elf owl to the great gray owl, award-winning narrator George Guidall enlivens this insightful exploration of these creatures of the night who live in North America.
19) Groundhog Day!
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Language
English
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Learn about groundhogs and their special day.
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Publisher
Holiday House
Lexile measure
AD 620L
Language
English
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Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? Here is an explanation of how the position of the Earth in relation to the sun causes seasons, and the wonders that come with each one of them. Summer. Autumn. Winter. Spring comes again. Year after year the seasons repeat themselves.