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(0)Catherine Chambers
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1050L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The amount of waste produced by human activity increases globally year after year. This book examines how effective we really are at recycling these huge amounts of unwanted materials. It discusses issues such as the dangers of recycling toxic or hazardous waste, the potential of 'blackwater' treatment and the use of new, sustainable materials, such as guadua bamboo. But are we doing enough to help our planet? What do you think?" -- Page [4] cover....
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1040L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book takes a look at the impact of our modern world on the Earth's atmosphere. It includes discussion about our use of fossil fuels, the effects of plastic waste, and the increase in global food production, building construction and transportation systems. Discover what steps scientists and engineers are taking to develop sustainable solutions to these problems. ... " -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Publisher
Raintree, an imprint of Capstone Global Library, LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
870L
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book traces the life of Alexander Graham Bell, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and the challenges he faced, his early successes, and the invention for which he is best known: the telephone. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes the key milestones and achievements of Bell's life." -- Page [4] of cover.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Each book in this series presents a fun "autobiography" of a popular mythical character. Amusingly illustrated and with simple levelled text, the books will be sure to hook in reluctant readers. The autobiographical style and text in the first person will also make the books work well as example of Common Core genres and text types. In this book, the Tooth Fairy tells her story" --
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
680L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Count Dracula himself offers facts and lore about his origins, castle, powers, and weaknesses. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and further resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map.
Language
English
Description
Presents a brief introduction into Native American mythology, including several different tribes' creation stories, tales of animal spirits, heroes, and death and the afterlife.
8) Bigfoot
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
620L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Presents an autobiography ostensibly written by Bigfoot, discussing his physical features, where he lives, and the stories silly humans tell about him.
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life of former president of Brazil Dilma Rousseff, discussing her poor upbringing, her education, her protests of the military controlled government in the 1970s, and how her dreams of economic improvement for Brazilians helped lead to her election in 2011. Includes a fact blurbs, photographs, glossary, a timeline, and resources for further reading.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"No one has yet visited Mars - at least, no humans have. Robot rovers have explored the surface of the Red Planet, and it's the job of people on Earth to control their every movement. Find out what's involved in being a rover driver, the tools and skills you need, and the difficulties of controlling something that's millions of miles away"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
1040L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map.
Language
English
Description
Profiles a polar scientist and describes her inspiration, training, and typical job duties. Includes color photographs, a quiz, a glossary, and further resources.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Lexile measure
IG 800L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover the secrets of ancient Egypt, the land of the pharaohs. Find out what's inside a mummy, how fast a chariot could race, and what weapons the Egyptian soldiers carried.
13) Easter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the holiday of Easter and explains how it is celebrated all over the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Beetle Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
93 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Join the savvy, accident prone Stickmen as they uncover each slice through the Earth to show what happens, and what exists, at all levels - everywhere: through layers of the atmosphere that wrap around the globe; from mountain tops and live volcanoes down to the molten core: from the ocean's sunlight zone to the deepest trench in the seabed and from the rooftop of the tallest skyscraper to the foundations of a city and its maze of underground tunnels....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
31 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the traditions and celebrations occurring around the world on Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day, festival days at the end of October and beginning of November that bring fire and mystery to the onset of winter.
16) Big freeze
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces what a "big freeze" is, and how some humans, plants, and animals have adapted to living in places where these fierce ice storms are common.
17) Christmas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the traditions and celebrations associated with the holiday of Christmas.