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Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
52 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the characteristics of horses and their equine relatives, including ponies, asses, and zebras. It is about horses - not riding. Beautiful, full-color photographs bring the clear, simple text to life. Topics include:
• horse physiology
• the horse...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Changing Seasons clearly explains the fascinating changes that take place in nature every year. This vibrant book takes an in-depth look at why there are four seasons, the patterns that appear in each season, and how these changes affect both plants and animals, including people! This book provides fascinating information on
• Why leaves change color in autumn
• Migration and hibernation
• How plants and animals survive in winter
• How and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization to avoid their predators - or to sneak up on prey! So highly developed is the camouflage of some animals, that they are virtually impossible to see. Examples include:
• spots and stripes that blend into the shadows
• bright colors that warn of toxic poisons
• animals that look like rocks,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
There are more than 5,600 species of amphibians on Earth, and about 4,990 of those species are frogs. Using clear text and full-color photographs, Frogs and other Amphibians teaches children about the bodies, senses, habitats, and behaviors of frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
32p. :color photos
Language
English
Description
This alphabet book explains the duties & importance of occupations geared toward the community, including emergency workers, medical workers, business people, and workers in the service industry.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores how these tentacled animals move through water, how they hunt, how they use camouflage and other protection defenses, and why octopuses are important in oceans around the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the behavior, habitats, and bodies of these prehistoric fish, dispels shark myths, and describes how sharks hunt, why they are important to oceans, and why many are in danger.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs describe basic facts about trees, their function in a forest, and how they benefit animals, people, and the environment.
19) In the Barn
Author
Publisher
Crabtree publishing
Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32p. ;color illustrations
Language
English
Description
This book examines the barn as the center of Farm life for early settlers in North America.
20) Fort Life
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32p. :color photos
Language
English
Description
The Historic forts of North America and the lifestyles of the men, women, and children who lived there are highlighted in the book.