Sheila Griffin Llanas
2) Catfish
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
"Explores the catfish, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses fishing techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility."--
3) Wild turkey
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
This book explores the wild turkey, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses hunting techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
In this title, unwrap the life of talented Pepsi-Cola inventor Caleb Davis Bradham! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in North Carolina. Students can follow Bradham's success story from his early days as a pharmacist to his introduction of Pepsi at his drugstore soda fountain. Bradham's family, education, and later years are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
From beak to tail feathers, the common pheasant is a fascinating animal. This small game prize is a valuable part of its environment. And though it's not native to the United States, the common pheasant, or ring-necked pheasant, is one of the nation's most popular hunting animals. Fittingly, the Fish & Game series is part life science, part sports and recreation. This book explores the common pheasant, including its habitat, appearance, history,...
8) Buffaloes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of buffaloes and discusses their cultural importance.
10) Walt Whitman
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
An introduction to the life and career of the beloved 19th-century American poet.
11) Coyotes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Examines the appearance, diet, habitat, and life cycle of coyotes and discusses their cultural importance.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
In this title, unwrap the life of talented Domino's Pizza innovator Tom Monaghan! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in a Michigan orphanage and foster care. Students can follow Monaghan's success story from college dropout to US Marine Corps to successful pizza chain businessman. Monaghan's family and retirement years are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
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Description
Discusses the life of talented KFC creator Colonel Harland Sanders, his childhood in rural Indiana, his family, his early days as family cook to his work on farms, in the US Army, on railroads, and finally at gas stations, where he perfected the KFC recipe, ending with his retirement as a television advertising star.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
"In this title, unwrap the life of talented Coca-Cola Inventor John Pemberton! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Georgia. Students can follow Pembertons success story from his early days in the Confederate Army to his work in medicine after the Civil War and his invention of Coca-Cola. Pemberton's family life and the sale of his secret recipe are also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers...
15) Armadillos
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Simple text and illustrations examine the lives and behaviors of the armadillo.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This biography introduces readers to Brian Selznick, author and illustrator of the award-winning novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Readers will learn about Selznick's childhood in New Jersey and his arrival in New York, his early interest in film and drawing, his exposure to children's publishing while working at Eeyore's Books for Children and his big break into the industry with The Houdini Box. Easy-to-read text highlights Selznick's childhood,...
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Series
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This title explores the creative works of famous author Sylvia Plath. Works analyzed include The Bell Jar, "Daddy," "Lady Lazarus," and Three Women. Clear, comprehensive text gives background biographical information of Plath. The "You Critique It" feature invites readers to analyze other creative works on their own. A table of contents, timeline, list of works, resources, source notes, glossary, and an index are also included. Essential Critiques...
18) Paul O. Zelinsky
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This biography introduces readers to Paul O. Zelinsky, author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Wheels on the Bus and Rapunzel. Readers will learn about Zelinsky's childhood in Illinois and his current family life in Brooklyn, New York, his early interest in drawing, his experience living and learning in Italy, the classical inspiration for some of his picture books such as Rumpelstiltskin. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This biography introduces readers to Tony DiTerlizzi, co-creator and illustrator of the incredibly popular Spiderwick Chronicles series. Readers will learn about DiTerlizzi's childhood in Florida and his current family life in Massachusetts, his early interest in nature and drawing, his experience working on Dungeons & Dragons, the real-life inspiration for some of his picture book stories such as Ted, as well as his latest projects, which include...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book relays the factual details of the Underground Railroad and slavery in the United States. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the events, and readers learn details from the point of view of a slave, a slave owner, and a conductor on the railroad. This book offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in a text while gathering and analyzing information about an historical event.