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5) Galaxies
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines what a galaxy is, the different types that exist, their structures, and some facts learned from the study of galaxies.
6) Neptune
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the eighth planet from the sun, Neptune, and its orbit, rotation, gassy surface, rings, moons, and the visit by the Voyager 2 probe.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Arthur's determination to prove he is responsible enough to have a puppy brings him a menagerie of animals to care for. In order to prove to his parents that he is responsible enough to have his own dog, Arthur starts a petsitting business. Things go pretty smoothly until he thinks he has lost Perky, the spoiled dog who was his first customer. A surprise is in store for all at the end of the book-especially for Arthur!
9) Black holes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the nature and formation of the cosmic phenomenon known as a black hole.
10) Constellations
Author
Series
Publisher
Future Aids, The Braille Superstore
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation.
11) Earth
Author
Series
Publisher
Future Aids, The Braille Superstore
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Describes the planet Earth, exploring its composition, early ideas about its shape and position in the solar system, current theories about its creation, and its important relationship with the moon.
12) Stars
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explains the nature, formation, and death of stars.
13) Fudge-a-mania
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Pete describes the family vacation in Maine with the Tubmans, highlighted by the antics of his younger brother Fudge.
15) Shiloh season
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
It's been a month since Marty adopted his mistreated beagle, Shiloh, from his neighbor Judd. The only problem is that Judd now wants the dog back. How can Marty convince Judd to leave Shiloh alone?
16) Arthur's Eyes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
His friends tease Arthur when he gets glasses, but he soon learns to wear them with pride.
17) Uranus
Author
Series
Publisher
Future Aids, The Braille Superstore
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
Discusses the discovery, rotation, unique tilt, rings, moons, and other aspects of the seventh planet from the sun.
18) Saturn
Author
Series
Publisher
Future Aids, The Braille Superstore
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Saturn, describing its position in relation to the sun and other planets and surveying humanity's attempts to penetrate its mysteries.
19) How Fish Swim
Author
Series
Publisher
Future Aids, The Braille Superstore
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
Demonstrates the different swimming styles of sharks, eels, sea horses, and other aquatic animals and explains how their bodies are adapted to their ways of swimming.
20) Venus
Author
Series
Publisher
Future Aids, The Braille Superstore
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Discusses our early ideas about the planet Venus, what we have discovered about its true nature, and what we may learn from it in the future.