Linda Glaser
1) Hannah's Way
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
After Papa loses his job during the Depression, Hannah's family moves to rural Minnesota, where she is the only Jewish child in her class. When her teacher tries to arrange carpools for a Saturday class picnic, Hannah is upset. Her Jewish family is observant, and she knows she cannot ride on the Sabbath. What will she do? A lovely story of friendship and community.
4) It's fall!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A child experiences the colors and textures of fall. Includes nature activities to do during that season.
6) It's spring!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Scamper alongside gray squirrels as throughout the seasons of the year-- as helpless newborns in the spring, as playful youngsters in the summer, as busy gatherers in the autumn, and as sleepy homebodies in the winter.
10) It's summer!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A child observes the coming of summer and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants. Includes suggestions for summertime activities to enjoy alone or with a parent.
12) Singing Crickets
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cricka crick, cricka crick! This is the song papa crickets sing when they rub their wings together. Follow along as wingless baby crickets grow into singing adults.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Buzz! Zip! Zoom! When the weather is warm, insects are everywhere. But what do they do in winter? Honeybees huddle in their hive. Monarch butterflies fly south. Woolly bear caterpillars hide under leaves and snow. This book shows what twelve different insects do to survive winter's chill.
14) It's Winter!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey the animal life, plant life, weather, colors, clothing, and feelings associated with the winter season.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What is that garbage doing next to the garden? It's not garbage. It's compost! Amazing things happen inside a compost bin. In go banana peels, grass clippings, and even an old jack-o'-lantern. Out comes compost. The compost goes into the garden to make the soil rich for new plants. Compost is good for the earth. Composting also helps us make less garbage. In this book, you can watch as one family makes compost for their garden and also learn how to...
16) Fabulous Frogs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With simple text and full-color illustrations, Fabulous Frogs describes the physical characteristics, habits, and life cycle of the frog. The book includes a separate question-and-answer section with more information about the different kinds of frogs, their way of life, and the endangered status of different species.
17) Brilliant Bees
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This delightfully simple lyrical text about the life of the honey bee is enhanced by bold, beautiful illustrations. Brilliant Bees includes an easy-to-read text, picture book art, and a question-and-answer section.
19) Beautiful bats
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text and illustrations describe the habits and characteristics of bats.