Meredith Costain
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A companion to Mommies Are Amazing and Daddies Are Awesome that's all about grandmas and what makes them so wonderful!
Grandmas are lovely, they're joyful and sweet, and when you are with them, each day is a treat.
Baby animals of all shapes and sizes cuddle with their grandmas in this gentle, rhyming picture book. There's no bond like the one between grandmother and grandchild!
Godwin Books
4) Cheetah
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A newborn cheetah cub greets readers at the beginning of this immersive book and leads them on a fascinating journey through the life cycle of the world's fastest cats. This playful, first-person narrative introduces readers to important science curriculum topics including the cheetah's camouflage coat, its hot habitat, and its place in the cat family. Gorgeous illustrations will further captivate readers and an extensive "Did You Know?" section will...
Author
Language
English
Description
Ancient Egyptians meticulously and extravagantly honored the deaths of their pharaohs. Readers will explore all aspects of this fascinating civilization from details of the mummification process to the building of their pyramids. They will also learn how this great civilization was preserved for millennia.
6) Kangaroo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What's Australian, pocket-sized, and no bigger than a jellybean? A newborn red kangaroo! Readers will follow these marvelous marsupials in this delightful first-person narrative of a young "joey" and her family. This innovative text introduces readers to key science curriculum concepts such as life cycles, habitats, and adaptations in an engaging, playful way. Vivid illustrations and rich fun facts will entertain as they educate readers. The concluding...
7) Elephant
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Floppy ears, a curling trunk, and sprouting tusks...it's a baby elephant. This immersive volume delivers essential science curriculum topics through a moving, first-person narrative from the perspective of a newborn elephant. Readers will learn about the life cycle, habitat, and complex social structure of African elephants as they follow their wrinkly gray narrator across the grasslands. Beautiful illustrations of adorable baby elephant baths, wrestling...
Author
Language
English
Description
Readers explore an unexpected catastrophe that would entomb the city of Pompeii for centuries to come. This volume takes readers on a journey to a city preserved in time. Vivid photographs, illustrations, and fun facts will keep the interest of even the most reluctant readers.
9) Otter
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Breathtaking illustrations will draw even reluctant readers into this charming first-person narrative of a sea otter's life. The unique structure of this text immerses readers in the underwater world of these playful creatures in a fun and engaging way. The concluding quiz challenges reading comprehension, and the extensive "Did You Know?" section encourages critical thinking. Readers will encounter essential science curriculum topics such as habitat,...
10) Panda
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What's black and white and cute all over? A baby panda! This timely volume introduces readers to China's endangered giant pandas through a unique, first-person narration from the perspective of a newborn cub. Readers follow these graceful giants through the seasons of their mountain habitat. Incredibly realistic illustrations bring these beautiful creatures into sharp focus. An extensive fun facts section provides key details that will tie into any...
11) Gorilla
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gorillas are gentle giants, unless a wandering silverback tries to invade the troop. This charming, first-person narrative invites readers into the central African rainforest to follow a baby gorilla's life cycle Hyperrealistic illustrations will amaze readers as they learn essential science curriculum topics. The incredible "Did You Know?" section provides a plethora of fun facts about gorillas, and the quiz allows readers an independent learning...
12) Penguin
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Penguins take the term "babysitting" literally. Father penguins will cradle eggs on top of their feet and under their warm stomachs while the mothers go off to feed! Readers will see how hard penguin parents work to protect their babies in this unique text full of lively illustrations. A first-person narration from the baby chick's perspective creates a fun structure for readers to learn about life cycles, habitats, and other key science curriculum...
Author
Language
English
Description
Even though mammals can be found almost everywhere on Earth, they make up only a small percentage of animal species. Even so, the diversity among mammals is staggering. This volume explains mammals' similarities and differences from one another, their anatomy and behaviors, and more. Charts and anatomical illustrations work together with clear text to teach important life science concepts.
Author
Language
English
Description
Crocodilians, lizards, and snakes are all reptiles, but they're not exactly the same. Their predatory habits, defenses, and biology make them incredibly different and interesting. All of this, and more, is laid out with dynamic illustrations that will capture the attention of any student who likes those cold-blooded, scaly creatures that make so many of us shiver with unease.
Author
Language
English
Description
A sweet ode to fathers and all that they do with--and for--their kids, brought to life by adorable puppy-dog illustrations.
Daddies are awesome! They're warm and delicious.
They tickle and hug you and shower you with kisses.
Loving and thoughtful, playful and daring, cuddly and caring--daddies are awesome. This gentle rhyming text celebrates the special bond between father and child. Adorable doggy daddy and pup illustrations make this perfect...
16) Dreams come true
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 4
Publisher
Kane Miller
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Ella dreams of meeting pop star Cassi Valentine. She has all the songs and merchandise - even Bob has a Cassi Valentine bandana! But when the school enters a competition to win a visit from the star, Ella and her worst enemy ever, Peach Parker, have to work together. Can they put aside their differences? The whole school is counting on them!"
17) Ballet backflip
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 2
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Ella dreams of being the ballet recital, but she also wants to be taken seriously. She's in Year 5 after all! When MEAN QUEEN PEACH takes up gymnastics, and does an AMAZING backflip in the playground, the school is taken over by the new craze. Will Ella backflip on her love of ballet? Can she bear to go along with Peach and her traitorous BFF Zoe?"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller, A Division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"I have lots of super-amazing and IMPORTANT things to write about! Our school is having a super-awesome science fair!!!! The best group will win the TOP PRIZE! (But there's a new girl, Bethany. She doesn't think my ideas are any good.) So, should we make gooey slime? Exploding volcanoes? Elephant toothpaste? I can't WAIT to decide!!! This is going to be the best (and messiest) project ever!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Ella decides to join Zoe at Pony School for the holidays and when meanie Peach Parker turns up, they fear it will be the worst idea ever. But the tables turn when Peach is knocked off her perch by posh girls Letitia and Lavinia. Will Ella's love of horses be ruined by the new snobs in town? And most confusing of all, is Ella starting to feel sorry for Peach?"-- Page [4] of cover.
20) Double dare you
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 1
Publisher
Kane Miller, A Division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It's a new school year and it's perfect. Until class starts that is, and everything goes wrong. Ella can't believe that her absolutely worst enemy ever, Peach, is sitting next to her! No matter how far Ella moves her new pencil case across her desk, Peach is in her space. Where's her BFF Zoe? How can this year get any worse"--Page [4] of cover.