Susan E Goodman
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Do you know which ice-age animal had a body similar to a bear's, a short stubby tail, and razor-sharp, 7-inch teeth? A Smilodon! Fierce predators, Smilodons were large saber-toothed cats that lived more than 11,000 years ago-so how do scientists know so much about them? By studying their fossils and the parts of the world where they once lived! Dig through the past to uncover how these remarkable predators once lived-and died.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Whooping cranes once lived all over North America. But by the 1940s, only one tiny flock was left. These beautiful birds were in danger of dying out. Scientists decided to start a second flock of whooping cranes, but they had a serious problem to overcome. Whooping cranes need to migrate. They live up north in summer, then fly south to spend winter in warmer locations. Usually young cranes follow older cranes when they migrate. How would the scientists...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Have you ever wondered what your dog sees when he looks at a sunset? Or what she smells when she has her nose to the ground? And what IS your pooch trying to say when he looks at you with those big puppy eyes? With a thoroughly silly text and adorable illustrations, IT'S DOG'S LIFE answers those questions and a whole lot more. Covering everything from dog breeds to their evolution and behavior, this accessible nonfiction book is sure to satisfy even...
4) Motorcycles!
Author
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.
Description
Introduces young readers to the world of motorcycles, reveals how many types there are, how they work, and the jobs, competitions, and events that feature them.