Gale Group
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up--and how we know for sure that this is the case. The book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future and what actions we can all take to combat climate change"--Provided by publisher.
2) Evolution
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text about and photography of experiments, animals, plants, bones, and fossils reveal the ideas and discoveries that have changed our understanding of the natural world and how life began.
3) Pirate
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the dangerous and adventurous life of piracy, privateering, and buccaneering. Superb, full-color photographs of weapons, ships, flags, maps, and treasure offer a unique and revealing view of pirate life on the high seas from the Viking raiders to the buccaneers of the Spanish Main.
4) World War I
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A close-up study of World War I takes readers on a gripping journey into the heart of the war where they will witness life in the trenches, the devastation of Europe by the Great War and much more, in a visual account that features photographs, maps and an abundance of information, releasing to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the conflict.
Provides an eyewitness account of the war that devastated Europe, from the assassination...
5) Twisters!
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Learn all about twisters, from the scientists who track them to the people who have their lives turned upside down by the swirling winds"--
6) Oil
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides information about oil and other petroleum products, explaining what they are and how they are used; discussing oil exploration, drilling, and refining; and looking at the problem of pollution and alternatives to oil as a fuel source. Includes clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.
8) Seashore
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shore birds.
9) Horse
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
10) Pyramid
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
They Pyramids at Giza in Egypt have stood for over 4,500 years, and the amazing feat of their construction is shrouded in mystery. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs tries to answer some of the riddles about them and the people who built them. Discover what archaeological finds have revealed about life on the banks of the Nile during the Pyramid Age. See the pyramids and temples of Egypt and Mexico in breathtaking detail,...
12) Knight
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, hawking, and crusades. The life of the kinight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.
14) Weather
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An illustrated introduction to how the weather works, discussing air currents, the science of weather, forecasting, the power of the sun, frost and ice, clouds, thunder and lightning, snow, wind, storms, weather in different regions, extreme weather, and other topics. Includes a glossary, and a clip-art CD.
15) Apolo Anton Ohno
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
Profiles the life and career of Olympic short track speed skater, Apolo Anton Ohno.
17) Tyler Perry
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
A profile of Tyler Perry, an actor, writer, director, and producer who, in 2008, became the first African-American to own his own movie and television studio, discussing his difficult childhood, his first play, the creation of his Madea character, and his continuing success in the industry.
18) Rihanna
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
Profiles the life and career of singer Rihanna.
19) AIDS
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Examines the history of AIDS, how it's transmitted, new treatments available, and steps needed to prevent it.
20) Film
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores every aspect of film and provides pointers on how to watch and understand films of different types, styles, and periods. Profiles the most important historical and contemporary directors, actors, producers, and studios.