Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops inFact: Level 12: Jungle Journal

Reference

Kespert, Deborah

Words, Language & Grammar

Oxford University Press

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops inFact: Level 15: Rainforest Secrets

"This series is to children's literature what instant pudding is to dessert"...facts, questions, puzzles, a story

Rain and Shine

scholastic

"A great introduction to nonfiction for children who like adventure stories.” ― School Library Journal History, adventure, and survival combine in this book about the most daring voyages made from the golden age of discovery to recent times. Young readers are introduced to the passionate and headstrong explorers who undertook these intrepid journeys and the challenges they faced. Dividing the world into key types of terrain―polar, ocean, land, desert, river, sky, and space―the book relates the real-life stories of men and women from around the world and throughout history, from Christopher Columbus and Lewis and Clark to Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, and Yuri Gagarin. The fascinating background details such as expedition kits, supplies, and survival tips for the extreme conditions of each journey help children see how explorers pitted themselves against adversity to brave the wild and help shape our world. Illustrated in color throughout

Explore!: The most dangerous journeys of all time

Children's Books

History

Thames&Hudson

Hands-on history for children interested in wilderness survival and the detail and adventure of real expeditions History, adventure, and survival combine in this book about the most daring voyages made from the golden age of discovery to recent times. Young readers are introduced to the passionate and headstrong explorers who undertook these intrepid journeys and the challenges they faced. Dividing the world into key types of terrain―polar, ocean, land, desert, river, sky, and space―the book relates the real-life stories of men and women from around the world and throughout history, from Christopher Columbus and Lewis and Clark to Amelia Earhart, Jacques Cousteau, and Yuri Gagarin. The fascinating background details such as expedition kits, supplies, and survival tips for the extreme conditions of each journey help children see how explorers pitted themselves against adversity to brave the wild and help shape our world. Illustrated in color throughout

Explore!: The Most Dangerous Journeys of All Time (The Discovery Series)

An interactive introduction to space travel that encourages children to imagine themselves piloting spacecraft Here is a training class that shows children how to pilot different kinds of spacecraft. Filled with stats and facts, this book covers essential space science, plus the latest space hardware, gadgets, and know-how. An introductory “Astronaut School” section looks at the technology of space travel. “In Orbit” takes children into space, putting them in the hot seat on different kinds of spacecraft or at mission control. They learn how to fly an Apollo rocket to the Moon, take a space shuttle to the International Space Station, go on a spacewalk, and ferry a cargo of tourists into zero gravity. The “ID section” at the back of the book explains how to identify different kinds of rockets and manned and unmanned craft, including probes, rovers, and shuttles. Illustrated in color throughout

Space Academy: How to fly spacecraft step by step

Baker,David

Science, Nature & How It Works

Takes young readers inside the lives and minds of the greatest inventors in history Genius! tells the stories behind the amazing inventions that helped shape our modern world. Young readers are introduced to the technologies developed by thinkers and inventors such as Archimedes, Leonardo da Vinci, Gutenberg, James Watt, the Wright brothers, and Tim Berners-Lee, and the creativity and determination behind their discoveries. The book is divided into five key thematic sections: Pioneers, Communication, Technology, Transport, and Into Space. Read about how the innovators who brought us today’s world of communications, the Internet, fast travel, space exploration, and entertainment faced challenges and dangers as they dared to create new machines and technologies. Combining lively, entertaining stories with well-illustrated information on the inventions and their implications, as well as an activities section with mini-experiments for the budding inventor, Genius! brings all the excitement of scientific invention alive for children growing up in an increasingly technology-oriented world. Illustrated in color throughout

Genius!: The Most Astonishing Inventions of All Time (The Discovery Series, 1)

Biographies

From the minds that brought us the successful 3-D Thrillers series, comes 3-D Chillers--just in time for Halloween! Slip on the 3-D glasses and prepare yourself to be spooked like never before! With 3-D Chillers, you'll learn everything you've ever wanted to know about vampires, werewolves, zombies, and other beasts as they jump right off of the page! Includes 3-D glasses in a pocket on the inside front cover.

3-D Chillers: Vampires, Zombies, and Werewolves

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Scholastic Paperbacks

Introduces wild animals that live on the grasslands of Africa, including the rhinoceros, lion, and cheetah. Features an animal puzzle, quiz, and fictional story about the weaverbird.

Wild Animals (Ladders)

Fecher, Sarah

Webster, Belinda

Animals

World Book,inc.

On the Move (Ladders)

Introduces various modes of transportation, including bicycles, buses, and helicopters. Includes related story and activities.

Cars, Trains & Things That Go

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