Catalog Search Results
2) Shark
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
3) Polar bears
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how polar bears live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
5) Walruses
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how walruses live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A jargon-free, highly visual guide to every aspect of politics, from political philosophy to 21st-century activism. Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments around the world with this unique graphic guide."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Questions and answers about Earth's Moon's appearance, features, and missions encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary-age readers. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes quick facts chart, infographics, glossary and index"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography and broadcasting, an award-winning writer explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge.
"From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes--this is award winning writer Simon Winchester's brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to pursue a career in fashion or you simply love being creative in new ways, Fashion Design for Kids will teach you about the fashion industry and show you how to build a design portfolio of your own--no sewing required. Learn about how the entire design process works, from the first idea all the way through to the final product. Then, get your creativity flowing with a variety of focused activities, from forecasting trends to making...
10) Woodpeckers
Author
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperback
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This revised edition surveys key aspects of woodpeckers, describing these birds who act as nature's drummers' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how woodpeckers care for their young." --Provided by publisher.
11) Narwhals
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how narwhals live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
Author
Publisher
Arcturus
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This entertaining, easy-to-follow, and eminently practical book will equip you with an essential life skill. The step-by-step projects include sailing knots, camping knots, and handy knots for the home. You will soon find it easy to choose the right knot for every situation."--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Learning about US history can help us understand why things are the way they are today--and how we can make them better. From the founding of the city of Cahokia and the formation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to the modern Black Lives Matter movement, this kid-friendly journey takes young learners through nearly 1000 years of American history, one key event at a time.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"To someone who's never tried it, a dark brown paste made from leftover yeast extract might not sound like a tasty treat. However, In Australia, this dark brown paste called Vegemite is a popular addition to many snacks and meals. Readers of this high-interest book learn all about this and many other popular dishes enjoyed around the world. Finding out about the different foods people eat is a great way to get young readers interested in learning...
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An exploration of seaweed's role in marine ecosystems and climate change solutions"--
"Imagine forests where you can float weightlessly among schools of fish. Huge green pastures where sea turtles graze. Forests that capture carbon from seawater and breathe out oxygen. The answers to many of our planet's problems may lie underwater, in these forests of seaweed. Celebrated nonfiction author Anita Sanchez takes readers on a tour of seaweed forests,...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
We have always known that reading aloud is an important way to bond with your baby and develop language skills.
Now neuroscience research is showing us the long-term benefit that reading aloud has for children—all the way into adulthood. Author Rekha S. Rajan was part of current research that shows individuals who were read to more frequently as children had a measurably healthier brain in old age.
This innovative and accessible...
Now neuroscience research is showing us the long-term benefit that reading aloud has for children—all the way into adulthood. Author Rekha S. Rajan was part of current research that shows individuals who were read to more frequently as children had a measurably healthier brain in old age.
This innovative and accessible...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Kids are full of big questions like "What makes plants grow?" or "Why does the moon change shape in the sky?". Awesome Outdoor Experiments for Kids can help them find the answers! It's a treasure trove of outdoor adventures, with more than 50 fun experiments that show kids science in action as they play outside. ."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Take an amazing journey into the wonderful world of snakes--fangs, rattles, scales, and all. Snakes for Kids is filled with fascinating facts and wild photographs that will take you close up to serpents from around the globe! Dive into their habitats and life cycles and see how their relationships with other animals create balance in the food web and help keep ecosystems healthy. Start by learning more about some of your favorite snakes--from the...
In MnLINK
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Plum Creek Library System can be requested from other MnLINK libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.