Kristin Petrie
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the Madagascar hissing cockroach's impressive climbing skills, nocturnal habits, and fascinating variety of hissing sounds. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized insect. Large, full-color photos show off the Madagascar hissing cockroach's...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the potbellied pig's renowned intelligence and cleanliness and its unique breed history. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized mammal. Large, full-color photos show off the potbellied pig's special features. Your readers are unique individuals....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the sugar glider's kitelike patagium, amazing gliding abilities, and social nature. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized marsupial. Large, full-color photos show off the sugar glider's special features. Your readers are unique individuals....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the loyal Doberman pinscher. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Doberman pinscher breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these affectionate, loyal dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Cesky terrier, a determined hunting dog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Cesky terrier breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these active, elegant dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Xoloitzcuintli, or Mexican hairless dog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the ancient Xoloitzcuintli breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these active, social dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...
9) Birman Cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces young readers to the Birman cat, the feline known for its beautiful white gloves. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Birman cat in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces young readers to the American bobtail cat, the feline known for its unique short tail. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the American bobtail in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard...
11) Singapura Cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces young readers to the Singapura cat, which is the smallest breed of cat. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Singapura in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...
12) Selkirk Rex Cats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces young readers to the Selkirk rex cat, the feline known for its curly coat. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the Selkirk rex in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the intelligent West Highland white terrier. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the West Highland white terrier breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these courageous, energetic dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library...
15) Jacques Cartier
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In this title, readers will explore North America with Jacques Cartier. Follow Cartier's journey on three voyages seeking the Northwest Passage. Along the way, he becomes the first European to sail up the St. Lawrence River.
16) Iguanas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the iguana's love of basking in the sun and its tail-dropping defense. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized reptile. Large, full-color photos show off the iguana's special features. Your readers are unique individuals. Shouldn't their...
17) Tarantulas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the tarantula's hair-flicking defense, silk-spinning abilities, and often gentle nature. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized arachnid. Large, full-color photos show off the varied colors of these delicate spiders. Your readers are...
18) John Cabot
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In this title, readers will explore routes to Asia with John Cabot. Follow Cabot's journey on two voyages seeking the Northwest Passage. Along the way he surveys the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, and discovers the Grand Banks. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
19) Chameleons
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the chameleon's long, sticky, lightning-fast tongue and its amazing color-changing abilities. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized reptile. Large, full-color photos show off the chameleon's special features. Your readers are unique...
20) Affenpinschers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the clever affenpinscher. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the affenpinscher breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these nimble, independent dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing...