Kate Moening
1) Sea Horses
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Sea horses are masters of disguise! These coral reef creatures can change colors to hide from the many predators that lurk near their homes. In this title, colorful images and leveled text will help readers better understand the physical and behavioral adaptations that help sea horses thrive. Special features visually showcase the adaptations, highlight favorite foods, and more.
2) Giant Clams
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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At over 4-feet-long, giant clams certainly live up to their name! In this title, readers will better understand these massive mollusks through leveled text and bright, colorful photos. Special features throughout the book will help readers learn about the diet, foods, and range of these cool, colossal clams.
3) Parrotfish
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Did you know that parrotfish poop sand? They make the sand in coral reefs around the world! Beginner readers will learn this and more incredible facts about parrotfish in this low-level title. High-quality images and engaging text introduce the physical and behavioral adaptations of parrotfish. Special features provide visual reinforcement, showing off their foods, range, and more.
4) Angelfish
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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With their bright colors and excellent camouflage, angelfish have adapted well to their home in the coral reef! In this title, vibrant images display these colorful fish, while the text introduces the body parts and behaviors that help them survive. Visual features reinforce the text by highlighting the animal's range, foods, and more.
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English
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A delivery driver rings the doorbell. Special delivery! The customer signs for the package. Next stop! In this title for beginning readers, leveled text explores how delivery drivers get people what they need. An engaging opening narrative pulls readers in, while informative text teaches about the job. Special features show off these workers' gear and skills, and a picture glossary illustrates important terms.
6) Librarians
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Finding the right book can be daunting, but librarians are here to help! They buy books for the library, track down information, and even host read-a-louds. In this engaging title, beginning readers will learn all about how librarians support and shape our communities.
7) Pilots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The pilot radios air traffic control. She steers the plane to the runway. Time for takeoff! Whether they're delivering packages or transporting travelers, pilots are important community helpers. This book for young readers explores all that pilots do to transport everything safely through the sky.
8) Chemist
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English
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Chemistry is all around us! In this title, young readers will explore how chemists study this important science. Leveled text explores where chemists work, what they research, and the tools they use to be successful. The final chapter invites readers to consider a career in chemistry by detailing how to become a chemist. Special features introduce a famous chemist, highlight chemistry in the real world, tell how chemists use STEM, and more!
9) Plesiosaurs
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English
Description
Plesiosaurs lived more than 200 million years ago! What were their lives like as they swam through the world's ancient oceans? This hi/lo title explores that question through leveled text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about Plesiosaurs' body parts, favorite foods, behaviors, and more. Features map the prehistoric world, compare Plesiosaurs' sizes, show off favorite foods, and more. The book ends with a two-page profile that puts important...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
By age 11, Malala Yousafzai was already working to change the world! The young activist has been working ever since to ensure that children around the world have access to education. This title explores how Malala began her work and where the future might take her, with features including a hometown map and inspirational quotes. Young readers will learn that they don't have to be adults to lead the way!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Using her wealth and technological genius to help people around the world, Melinda Gates is one woman who knows how to lead the way! She runs the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, working to provide opportunities and hope all walks of life. A profile, timeline, hometown map, and other special features add visual support to leveled text in this feel-good title.
12) Farmers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Rain or shine, a farmer's work is never done. Farmers grow crops, raise livestock, and gather eggs and milk. Young readers will get an inside look at a day in the life of these important community members!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Faced with constant career challenges, Michelle Howard has defied the historically male-dominated military to become the first female four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy! With a strong belief in the strength of diverse voices, her leadership has led to heroic feats. Inspiring quotations and photos, a map, a timeline, and more highlight the life of this leading lady!
14) Custodians
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Custodians are hard-working members of the community! In schools, businesses, and hospitals everywhere, custodians are on duty for everything from mess cleanup to repair work. This low-level title explores all these community helpers do to make the world shine.
15) Plumbers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Uh-oh! A leaky pipe has turned the basement into a flood. Time to call a plumber! These community helpers work on pipes to help keep buildings safe and dry. This informative title introduces readers to plumbers and the tools and skills that they need to do their job!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From ET the Extra-Terrestrial to the Star Wars saga, Kathleen Kennedy knows how to make a hit movie! Fact-filled text covers her humble beginnings as a camera operator to her current position as head of Lucasfilm. A profile, timeline, hometown map, and other special features add visual support to leveled text in this fun title.
17) Megalodon
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English
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The Megalodon was the biggest shark to ever live! This book explores the body parts, life, and extinction of one of the prehistoric ocean's most fearsome predators. Leveled text and colorful illustrations highlight basic information about the animal, while fun facts add even more interesting details. Special features show off a map of the world when the Megalodon lived, the Megalodon's favorite foods, a size comparison, and more. The book ends with...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Yes she could! Dolores Huerta inspired workers and led the way for change in wages and working conditions. This low-level text follows her journey from teacher to activist, and the challenges she had to face as a woman in these roles. A timeline, inspirational quotes, and other features add to this engaging title for beginning readers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 2018, Angela Merkel was named the most powerful woman in the world! Throughout her life, Angela has worked hard to gain the trust of her country and become chancellor. Engaging text, timelines, maps, and other unique features chart Angela's journey in this title for beginning readers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From exploring 1,000 miles of the Arctic tundra on dogsled to skiing across Antarctica, Ann Bancroft is no stranger to adventure! Her travels have taken her all around the world, making the outdoors her classroom. Discover the life of this explorer through engaging text and photos in this low-level title. Special features include a profile, career timeline, and inspirational quotes.