National Geographic Society (U.S.)
62) Wild cats
Author
Description
Brief text and photographs present the physical characteristics and behavior of various kinds of wild cats.
63) Cleopatra
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explore one of the most recognized people in history with the biography of Cleopatra. Kids will learn about her life, achievements, legacy, and why she continues to fascinate generations of readers. This book follows the same standards as other National Geographic Readers with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach that kids love.
66) Free solo
Description
Despite attempts by his friends, loved ones and his new girlfriend to dissuade him from this dangerous feat, Alex Honnold, the worlds most accomplished free soloist climber, prepares mentally and physically for his most daring adventure to date: scaling the 3200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite without a rope or safety gear. If he succeeds, it will mark the largest wall he, or anyone else, for that matter, has ascended without any kind of equipment.
67) Hoot, owl!
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The humorous and fun information about a snowy owl makes this new reading experience a treat.
Author
Description
"Color frontispiece, profusely illustrated from drawings, paintings, photographs; text maps and map endpapers. Pictorial maroon cloth, blind-stamped and gilt-lettered. A history of the famous expedition, profusely illustrated from paintings by Karl Bodmer, George Catlin and Charles Russell, plus photographs and facsimiles, and 30 detailed drawings by Richard Schlecht. The author and his family retraced the Lewis and Clark trail to write this book...
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
Shows footage of earthquakes, volcanoes, severe storms and tornadoes as National Geographic cameras travel the world, venturing to the brink of erupting volcanoes, into the paths of deadly pyroclastic flows, along massive fault lines, and aboard vehicles barreling toward massive tornadoes, all in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. Shows an erupting volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Travels in the Midwest's infamous "Tornado Alley" with...
74) Ugly animals
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Learn about ugly animals and how their strange bodies help protect them.
79) Honeybees
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Description
Describes the roles of the types of bees, their activities in the hive, and their many uses to man.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Accomplished outdoor explorer Gregg Treinish loves adventure! Whether it's spending two years hiking the remote and perilously high Andes Mountains or coming face to face with wolverines, lynx, and bears, Gregg always knows where the action is. With gripping--and totally true--stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, this book will have you on the edge of your seat.