Nadia Higgins
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
510L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
In Prickly Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the sea urchin, porcupine, and pufferfish that protect themselves against predators with sharp spines. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these prickly animals. An infographic explores the anatomy of a porcupine quill, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Grab readers' attention with strange and fascinating inventions such as odor-trapping underwear, digital tattoos, and ships made from ice. Using dozens of cool photos and fun trivia facts, The World's Oddest Inventions offers young readers a peek at weird and amazing contraptions and devices from around the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
500L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
In Stinky Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the skunk, opossum, and Komodo dragon that protect themselves against predators with unpleasant odors. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these stinky animals. An infographic illustrates the way different skunks deliver scent, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
500L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
In Slimy Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the hagfish, fulmar, and sea cucumber that protect themselves against predators with slimy goo. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these slimy animals. An infographic shows how ribbon worms produce slime, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about slimy...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
490L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
In Undercover Animals, early fluent readers learn about animals such as the zebra, octopus, and Arctic hare that protect themselves against predators with camouflage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore the unique adaptations of these undercover animals. An infographic illustrates different methods animals use to blend in, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Woosh! Crash! Shush! It's a tsunami! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how tsunamis form, how scientists track them, and the damage a tsunami can cause. Diagrams, tsunami facts, and a glossary provide additional information for use in classrooms. A perfect supplement to your library's weather collection. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades...
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Splat! Splatter! Plop! It's raining! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the types of rain, how rain forms, and how scientists track it. Diagrams, rain facts, and a glossary provide additional information for use in classrooms. A perfect supplement to your library's weather collection. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-3. Glossary of key words...
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Twirl! Crunch! Shush! It's snowing! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how snow form, types of snow, and how scientists track snowstorms. Diagrams, snow facts, and a glossary provide additional information for use in classrooms. A perfect supplement to your library's weather collection. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-3. Glossary of...
10) It's hailing!
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Clink! Clink! Plunk! It's hailing! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how hail form, the damage hail can cause, and how scientists track hailstorms. Diagrams, hail facts, and a glossary provide additional information for use in classrooms. A perfect supplement to your library's weather collection. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-3. Glossary...
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
CRACK-BOOM-ba-boom-boom! It's a thunderstorm! Bring the weather indoors with this brightly illustrated series. Easy-to-read text explains the how thunderstorms form, what causes thunder and lightning, and how scientists track thunderstorms. Diagrams, thunderstorm facts, and a glossary provide additional information for use in classrooms. A perfect supplement to your library's weather collection. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon,...
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (79 p.) : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Fiona and Frieda get separated from their Girls United Troop 895 on a mission to clean up a subway station and run into Hansel and Gretel. Now all four of them are depending on Fiona and Frieda's magical rhyming powers to save them.
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (79 p.) : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Fiona and Frieda use their magical rhyming powers to enter the story of Goldilocks who begs them for help. Then things go astray and a confused wolf starts attacking the wrong animals. It's up to Fiona and Frieda to use their powers to set things right.
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (79 p.) : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
In the midst of telling their favorite fairy tales, Fiona and Frieda discover that their rhymes have magical powers and are astounded when Cinderella appears at the bottom of the slide at their school. Together, they try to help Cinderella find her fairy godmother before her wicked stepsisters discover where she is.
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (79 p.) : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Fiona and Frieda use their magic rhyming powers to enter the fairy tale of Snow White. They try to stop the Evil Queen, but, when things go wrong, they must create a new happy ending.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Presents lessons, advice, and encouragement for students on writing creative non-fiction pieces, as well as author profiles and snippets of advice from professional writers and authors.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps.
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of Lakota warrior Red Cloud, and discusses the causes, lasting effects, and events of Red Cloud's war against the U.S. government in the 1800s. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and further resources.