Kate Riggs
1) Eagles
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Hello, bees and butterflies. Hello, cheetahs and eagles. Hello, ... fun! The popular Seedlings series from Creative Education now offers irresistible introductions to five more wild animals and three familiar insects. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the bodies, behaviors, habitats, and family relationships of living things. A wonderful introduction...
2) Zebras
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This revised edition surveys key aspects of zebras, describing these striped African horses' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how zebras' stripes appeared on their coats.
3) Dolphins
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of dolphins, a family of fish-eating porpoises. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly"--Provided by publisher.
4) Kangaroos
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of kangaroos, Australia's iconic marsupials. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why kangaroos jump instead of run"--Provided by publisher.
5) Gorillas
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of gorillas, Earth's largest apes. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why gorillas do little but eat and sleep"--Provided by publisher.
6) Bats
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bats, Earth's only flying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how bats helped shape the earth"--Provided by publisher.
8) Moose
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of moose, Earth's largest deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how moose interact with other animals"--Provided by publisher.
9) Alligators
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth's largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don't get along"--Provided by publisher.
10) Elephants
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, Earth's biggest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long"--Provided by publisher.
11) Bighorn sheep
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Meet the bighorn sheep! Learn about how this horned mammal thrives in the mountains and deserts of North America. Elementary-aged readers will discover how bighorn sheep stay safe from predators by climbing onto narrow ledges. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating mountain creatures. A folktale explains how the bighorn sheep got its curly horns. Includes table of contents, an index,...
12) Cougars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cougars, the second-largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cougars have long, thin bodies"--
13) Antelopes
Author
Pub. Date
[2016].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of antelopes, the bovids of Africa and Asia. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how tsessebes got their horns"--
15) Leopards
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Meet the amazing spotted leopards! This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards and baboons don't get along"--
16) Tortoises
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises, the slow-moving shelled reptiles. Also included is a retelling of Aesop's famous fable about the tortoise and the hare"--
17) Armadillos
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Meet the armadillo! Learn about how this unique mammal uses its boney shell for protection. Elementary-aged readers will discover armadillos of all shapes and sizes, ranging from tiny pups to the adult giant armadillo. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A South American folktale explains how the armadillo's shell became a musical instrument. Includes table of contents,...
18) Hippopotamuses
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"An exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hippopotamuses, the large African mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why hippos live mostly in water"--Provided by publisher.
19) Wild horses
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wild horses, animals that roam in bands. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how people began riding horses"--
20) Camels
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Meet the amazing hump-backed mammals of the desert! This book explores the features and behaviors of camels, including their desert adaptations and the distinctions between the two camel species. A folk talk explains how camels got their humps"--