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2) The sun
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the nature of the sun, its origin, source of energy, layers, atmosphere, sunspots, and activity
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris-the biggest valley on Mars-the ice caps, recent expeditions, and more.
This updated edition includes:
author's note
stunning full-color photographs
glossary
index
websites and additional reading sources
Supports the Common Core Learning Standards,...
5) The universe
Author
Series
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the expansion of the universe as a result of The Big Bang
7) Volcanoes
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
c1988
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains, in simple terms, the characteristics of volcanoes and describes some famous eruptions and their aftermath
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2007, ©2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Profiles a variety of animals whose physical characteristics and/or dispositions make them unpopular with humans. Includes the shark, bat, skunk, coyote, rattlesnake, and cockroach, among others.
12) The moon
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A basic introduction to Earth's closest neighbor, its composition, and man's missions to it. Illustrated with photographs of the moon taken in space.
13) Exoplanets
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Introduces exoplanets, examining the planets outside of our solar system, discussing what makes them habitable, and exploring the efforts to discover new life.
14) Wildfires
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents wildfires as neither good nor bad but as part of the endless cycle of change in forests and grasslands.
15) Horses
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From award-winning science writer Seymour Simon comes a completely revised and updated edition of Horses, with brand-new full-color photographs.
Readers will learn how horses came to be domesticated, how to distinguish different breeds, the important roles horses have served throughout history, and more. From stallions and mares and Clydesdales to Palominos, this is sure to be a hit with horse lovers and animal lovers everywhere!
This updated...
17) Sharks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When you get to know the truth about sharks, you'll begin to see them as the fascinating creatures they are, instead of the monsters of myth
Author
Series
Publisher
SeaStar Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the facts about volcanoes, what they are, why and how they erupt, different types of volcanoes found around the world, and the effects of some famous eruptions of the twentieth century
19) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
1991
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Examines the phenomenon of earthquakes, describing how and where they occur, how they can be predicted, and how much damage they can inflict
20) Rocks & minerals
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Earth's crust contains many different kinds of rocks and minerals, such as granite, sandstone, basalt, quartz, and crystal. No matter where you walk, you can find rocks and minerals. They give us clues to what happened millions and millions of years ago in Earth's history. With fascinating facts and beautiful full-color photographs, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon takes young readers into the wonderful world of rocks and minerals.
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