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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Olinguitos live in cool, humid cloud forests in the mountains. For many years, scientists mistook their pelts and skeletons for olingos, a related mammal. But in the early 2000s, Kristofer Helgen noticed something different about some olingos. He suspected they might be a separate mammal species-a rare discovery.
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
How many countries are in South America? Where is the world's tallest waterfall? How long is the Amazon River? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of South America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities,...
10) South America
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1986
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses characteristics of various sections of South America such as the Andes, the Amazon rain forest, and the pampas.
13) Terror bird
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and illustrations describe Phorusrhacos longissimus (terror birds), including how they lived and how they became extinct.
14) South America
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
An incredible variety of climates and biomes span the territory of South America. As a result, the continent contains some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth. Readers will explore all that South America has to offer as they journey across its incredible landscapes, stopping along the way to discover more about its history and visit with its many diverse peoples. Features include engaging sidebars that highlight unique animals, landmarks and more;...
15) Sabertooth cat
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and illustrations describe sabertooth cats, including how they lived and how they became extinct.
18) South America
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Describes the geography, weather and climate, and plants and animals of South America, a continent of contrasts.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Come along and investigate the continent of South America. What are its biggest cities? Where are its landforms? What languages do people speak there? Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions.