Pamela McDowell
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
When Cricket McKay and her best friend, Shilo, discover that a cougar has been seen in the town of Waterton, they are thrilled that school closes for a few days as a precaution. The townspeople are worried though. They want the cougar caught and relocated, which could be disastrous for the cougar. Cricket's dad, the national park's warden, is receiving reports of the cougar causing all kinds of trouble around town, but it's the type of trouble it...
2) Small town
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Did you know that people in small towns often walk where they need to go? They do not need to drive because places are very close together. Learn more in Small Town, a title in the I Live Here! series.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A biography of Martin Luther King Jr. emphasizing how he overcame obstacles and achieved success as a civil rights leader. Includes brief information on the civil rights movement in general, King's home state of Georgia, and a lesson on writing biographies.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Did you know computers are so new, they have only been used for about 30 years? Other technology, like the abacus, is very old. Young readers will discover the differences between these technology opposites and more in “Technology”, a Science Opposites book.
6) Sea Dragons
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
There are only three kinds of sea dragons on Earth. All three are found in ocean waters near Australia. Find out more in Sea Dragons, one of the titles in Weird Fish.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that many fishing villages have a tall building called a lighthouse? The lighthouse has a big light at the top to show sailors where to find land. Learn more in Fishing Village, a title in the I Live Here! series.
8) Los insectos
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Did you know that caterpillars crawl very slowly? They turn into insects that use wings to fly very fast. Young readers will discover the differences between these insect opposites and more in “Insects”, a Science Opposites book.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Founding Fathers features some of the most important statesmen in America's history. Focusing on the life and times of each remarkable American, this biography series offers an in-depth look at their achievements, successes, and notable contributions to the founding of the United States of America. Captivating facts and vibrant visuals engage students in the timeless tales of these great men.
10) Red
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Did you know that some trees have red leaves? Many animals are red, too. Find out more in Red, one of the titles in the My Favorite Color series.
11) Farm
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that most of the food grown on farms is used to feed people? Wyoming is the state with the largest farms in the United States. Learn more in Farm, a title in the I Live Here! series.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Did you know that animals in the tundra have small ears and thick fur because of the cold? Deserts can be too hot for most plants to grow. Young readers will discover the differences between these environment opposites and more in “Environments”, a Science Opposites book.
13) Las plantas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Did you know that orchids have the lightest seeds of any plant? The heaviest seeds can weigh as much as a four-year-old child. Young readers will discover the differences between these plant opposites and more in “Plants”, a Science Opposites book.
14) La naturaleza
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Did you know that many pebbles are so small, they can be blown away by wind? Big mountains and small pebbles are both made of rock. Young readers will discover the differences between these nature opposites and more in “Nature”, a Science Opposites book.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Founding Fathers features some of the most important statesmen in America's history. Focusing on the life and times of each remarkable American, this biography series offers an in-depth look at their achievements, successes, and notable contributions to the founding of the United States of America. Captivating facts and vibrant visuals engage students in the timeless tales of these great men.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When an osprey nest atop an electrical pole catches fire, the whole town of Waterton loses power. Being a park warden's daughter, Jenna (whom everyone calls Cricket) is there at the scene, where she finds three abandoned baby ospreys. Caring for the chicks proves to be challenging for Cricket. The birds are noisy, hungry and very picky eaters. But when she discovers that the power company is building a new anti-nesting device on the electrical pole,...
17) Bats in Trouble
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Cricket McKay and her best friend, Shilo, are enjoying the last few weeks of summer vacation when they discover that something is killing bats around Grandpa McKay's farm. Could the new wind turbines be the cause? The kids do some detective work and then jump into action coming up with a plan to save the bats.
Bats in Trouble is the third book featuring animal-activist Cricket MacKay, following Ospreys in Danger and Salamander Rescue.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cricket McKay has lived in Waterton all her life, so she is surprised to discover an animal she hasn't seen before: the long-toed salamander. She finds a band of them migrating from the pond to their hibernation grounds at Crandell Mountain. Crossing the road that lies between the pond and the mountain is dangerous enough, but now a newly-constructed curb makes their journey even more challenging. Can Cricket and her friends come up with a solution...
19) Birds
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English