Kingfisher young knowledge | Dolores Public Library

1) Rocks and fossils

Author

Pellant, Chris

Series

Kingfisher young knowledge

Pub. Date

c2003

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Text and illustrations introduce different kinds of rocks and fossils, including how they are formed and where they can be found. Includes activities.

2) Animal disguises

Author

Weber, Belinda

Series

Kingfisher young knowledge

Pub. Date

[2004]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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This book examines which animals use camouflage, why some change color with the seasons, how they use clever tricks to lure their prey, and includes fun and easy projects that illustrate camouflage.

3) Materials

Author

Gifford, Clive

Series

Kingfisher young knowledge

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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This book introduces how man-made materials, such as plastic and glass, and natural materials such as rock, metal, and wood are used to make useful items.

4) Polar lands

Author

Hynes, Margaret

Series

Kingfisher young knowledge
Discover science)

Pub. Date

c2012

Description

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Presents a number of interesting facts about the animals that live in the Arctic and the Antarctic including polar bears, seals, penguins, and reindeer, the scientific research conducted on the South Pole, the Inuit people, Polar exploration, and much more.

5) Weather

Author

Harris, Caroline

6) Mountains

Author

Hynes, Margaret

7) Light and sound

Author

Goldsmith, Mike