Gail Gibbons
1) Apples
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
2) Spiders
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
In addition to the story of Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle-and there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick. Full color. As well as telling the story of St. Patrick's life, this simple account describes how we celebrate his day and the symbols connected with...
5) Halloween is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Describes the origins and history of Halloween traditions and festivities from ancient times to the present day.
6) Polar bears
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
7) Tornadoes!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
8) Snakes
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
10) Coral reefs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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11) Santa who?
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the origins and evolution of Santa Claus, from the Turkish Saint Nicholas to the jolly, red-suited Santa of today. Also discusses similar legendary figures in other cultures.
13) Frogs
Author
Publisher
Live Oak Media
Pub. Date
p2011
Language
English
Description
An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.
15) Christmas is
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
16) The berry book
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes different types of berries and how they grow. Includes recipes with berry ingredients.
18) Grizzly bears
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of grizzly bears, and discusses their endangerment in the lower forty-eight United States.
19) My football book
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played.