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B 3149187B 3149187 Is the Bermuda Triangle really a dangerous place? :and other questions about the ocean
Grade Lvl: I Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 40 Copyright: 2011

Investigates seventeen statements about the ocean to determine if they are fact or fiction. Includes color photographs, a glossary of terms, and sources of further reading.
Is the Bermuda Triangle really a dangerous place? :and other questions abou I  
B 3491814B 3491814 Zoom in on bees
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Presents close-up photographs of bees along with a discussion of their behavior, characteristics, and habitat, as well as the unique parts of bees.
Zoom in on bees P  
B 3500491B 3500491 Zoom in on butterflies
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Presents close-up photographs of butterflies along with a discussion of their behavior, characteristics, and habitat, as well as the unique parts of butterflies.
Zoom in on butterflies P  
B 3500493B 3500493 Zoom in on dragonflies
Grade Lvl: Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Presents close-up photographs of dragonflies along with a discussion of their behavior, characteristics, and habitat, as well as the unique parts of dragonflies.
Zoom in on dragonflies  
B 3500495B 3500495 Zoom in on fireflies
Grade Lvl: Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2016

Presents close-up photographs of fireflies along with a discussion of their behavior, characteristics, and habitat, as well as the unique parts of fireflies.
Zoom in on fireflies  
B 3500497B 3500497 Zoom in on grasshoppers
Grade Lvl: Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

Presents close-up photographs of grasshoppers along with a discussion of their behavior, characteristics, and habitat, as well as the unique parts of grasshoppers.
Zoom in on grasshoppers  
B 6351048B 6351048 Feathers :not just for flying
Grade Lvl: Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Examines the feathers of sixteen birds, from the emperor penguin to the blue jay, discussing the other functions of feathers besides their power of flight. Feathers are seen to be useful for things like blocking UV rays or for attracting a mate.
Feathers :not just for flying  
B 6351258B 6351258 No monkeys, no chocolate
Grade Lvl: Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Explains how various rainforest creatures contribute to the survival of native cocoa plants, which are used in a variety of chocolate products.
No monkeys, no chocolate  
B 6476219B 6476219 Dolphins
Grade Lvl: Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 31 Copyright: 2018

An introduction to dolphins featuring close-up color photos. Describes the features, habits, and types of dolphins.
Dolphins  
B 6577202B 6577202 Robots
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

Investigates real world robotics, discussing how human beings have been building robots for some time and to where the technology has progressed. Forecasts the future of robotics with automatically driven cars and house-cleaning robots.
Robots PI  
B 6590168B 6590168 Seashells :more than a home
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 35 Copyright: 2019

Examines the shells of different kinds of mollusks, discussing the different functions that shells perform, such as protection, movement, and feeding.
Seashells :more than a home PI  
KM 12339KM 12339 Zoom In on Insects! (Books)
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2014

Collection of books from the series Zoom In on Insects! Each book highlights what the insect looks like, diet, and unique characteristics. Up-close photos of anatomy and special features of each insect are also included. Kit contains two copies of six titles: Zoom In on Bees; Grasshoppers; Fireflies; Dragonflies; Butterflies; Ladybugs. AR range 2.3-2.6 Lexile 430-530 IL 1-3.
Zoom In on Insects! (Books) P  
B 100231B 100231 True Book: Amphibians
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2001

Describes the basic behavor, physical traits, and life cycles of amphibians. Frogs, salamanders, caecilians, toads. Follett RL 4.2. AR 5.0. RC 4.3. Lexile 870. GR level N. IL 3-5.
True Book: Amphibians PI  
B 100232B 100232 True Book: Reptiles
Grade Lvl: PI Author: STEWART, MELISSA
Length: 48 Copyright: 2001

Describes the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycles of reptiles. Lizards, turtles, snakes, crocodiles, alligators. AR 4.5. Follett RL 2.9. RC 4.3. Lexile 810. GR level M.
True Book: Reptiles PI  
B 100234B 100234 True Book: Fishes
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2001

Describes the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycle of fishes. AR 4.5. Follett RL 2.4. RC 4.2. GR level M. IL 3-5.
True Book: Fishes PI  
B 100235B 100235 True Book: Birds
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2001

Describes the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycle of birds, AR 4.5. Follett RL 3.7. RC 4.3. GR level M. IL 3-5.
True Book: Birds PI  
B 100236B 100236 True Book: Insects
Grade Lvl: PI Author: STEWART, MELISSA
Length: 48 Copyright: 2001

Describes the appearance, behavior, and life cycle of various insects, such as the green stink bug, the grasshopper, and the flea. AR and RC 4.3. Follett RL 3.0. GR level N.
True Book: Insects PI  
B 100749B 100749 True Book: Antelope
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Describes the physical characteristics of different kinds of AR 5.3. RC 4.9. Lexile 960. IL 3-5.
True Book: Antelope PI  
B 100750B 100750 True Book: Zebras
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

An overview of the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and different varieties of zebras. AR 5.2. RC 4.9. Lexile 930 IL 3-5.
True Book: Zebras PI  
B 100751B 100751 True Book: Elephants
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Briefly describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of elephants, as well as some threats to their existence. AR 5.0. RC 4.3. Lexile 880 IL 3-5.
True Book: Elephants PI  
B 100752B 100752 True Book: Rhinoceroses
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of rhinos, as well as threats to their existence. AR 4.6. RC 4.3. Lexile 860. IL 3-5.
True Book: Rhinoceroses PI  
B 100753B 100753 True Book: Hippopotamuses
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2002

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of hippos, as well as some threats to their existence. AR 4.7. RC 4.3. Lexile 830 IL 3-5.
True Book: Hippopotamuses PI  
B 102478B 102478 Life in a Lake
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: STEWART, MELISSA
Length: 72 Copyright: 2003

Describes how Lake Superior was formed and the interdependence of the plants and animals that live in and around it. From the series Ecosystems in Action. AR level 8.6. Follett RL 6.7.
Life in a Lake IJS  
B 102483B 102483 Life in a Wetland
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: STEWART, MELISSA
Length: 72 Copyright: 2003

Describes the ecology of plants and animals in Everglades National Park, a wetland in south Florida. From the series Ecosystems In Action. AR level 7.7. Follett RL 6.6.
Life in a Wetland IJS  
B 106078B 106078 Will It Float or Sink?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 31 Copyright: 2006

Presents an introduction to how things float, in simple text with illustrations, describing the scientific principles at work. From the series Rookie Read-About Science. Follett RL 1.6. RC 1.8. Lexile 370.
Will It Float or Sink? KP  
B 107699B 107699 Energy in Motion
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 31 Copyright: 2006

Explains and illustrates what stored energy and energy in motion are, using a rubber band, a playground swing, and bouncing tennis balls as examples. From the series Rookie Read-About Science. RC and Follett RL 1.6. Lexile 310.
Energy in Motion KP  
B 110376B 110376 Motion
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

Explains the scientific concept of motion, and discusses the discovery of the laws of motion (Newton's laws of motion). From the series Simply Science. AR 4.6. Follett RL 3.8.
Motion PI  
B 112109B 112109 Extreme Rocks & Minerals!
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 47 Copyright: 2007

A collection of questions and answers about various rocks and minerals found around the world. From the series Smithsonian Question and Answer. IL 3-6.
Extreme Rocks & Minerals! PI  
B 112436B 112436 Why Do We See Rainbows?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Photographs and simple text explore how the human eye sees color. Rainbow. From the series Tell Me Why, Tell Me How. IL 2-5.
Why Do We See Rainbows? PI  
B 112442B 112442 How Do Bats Fly in the Dark?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Provides comprehensive information on bats and the process of how they use their sensory system to find their way in the dark. From the series Tell Me Why, Tell Me How. IL 2-5.
How Do Bats Fly in the Dark? PI  
B 112877B 112877 Place for Birds
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Explores some of the ways in which humans have affected bird populations across the nation and the steps that have been taken to protect them. Effect of human beings on nature. From the series A Place For... AR 5.2. RC 6.6. Lexile 970. IL K-4.
Place for Birds KPI  
B 112878B 112878 Place for Frogs
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Looks at different types of frogs and the ecosystems in which they live, and discusses how human activity affects their survival. Effect of human beings on nature. From the series A Place For... AR 4.8. RC 5.4. Lexile 920. GR level M. IL K-4.
Place for Frogs KPI  
B 112879B 112879 Place for Butterflies
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 34 Copyright: 2006

Describes how human behavior can affect butterflies, explains how people can take action to ensure their survival, and introduces eleven species. Effect of human beings on nature. From the series A Place For... AR 5.4. RC 4.5. Lexile 980. IL K-4.
Place for Butterflies KPI  
B 112880B 112880 Place for Fish
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Provides a look at fish and the ecosystems that support them, discusses the effects of human activity on fish populations, and includes a list of things readers can do to help protect fish. Effect of human beings on nature. From the series a Place For... AR 5.0. IL K-4.
Place for Fish KPI  
B 113140B 113140 How Does A Bone Become A Fossil?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Text, photographs, and diagrams describe the scientific processes that turn bones into fossils, and discuss the work of scientists whostudy them. Fossilization. From the series How Does It Happen? AR 5.4. Lexile 870. GR level O. IL 3-5.
How Does A Bone Become A Fossil? PI  
B 113142B 113142 How Does Sand Become Glass?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Text, photographs, and diagrams describe the scientific processes that turn sand into glass, & explain how mirrors reflect images. From the series How Does It Happen? AR 4.9. Lexile 840. GR level P. IL 3-5.
How Does Sand Become Glass? PI  
B 113741B 113741 How Do Bees Make Honey?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Provides comprehensive information on bees and the process of how they make honey. From the series Tell Me Why, Tell Me How. IL 2-5.
How Do Bees Make Honey? PI  
B 113742B 113742 How Do Chameleons Change Color?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Provides comprehensive information on chameleons and explains how and why they change color. From the series Tell Me Why, Tell Me How. IL 2-5.
How Do Chameleons Change Color? PI  
B 113743B 113743 How Do Spiders Make Webs?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the physical characterisics and behaviors of spiders and the web-making process. From the series Tell Me Why, Tell Me How. IL 2-5.
How Do Spiders Make Webs? PI  
B 113891B 113891 Titanic
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2012

Photographs and text provide an account of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, discussing the ships design, passengers, crew, and rescue efforts to save the survivors. Shipwrecks. From the series National Geograhic Readers-Level 3.
Titanic P  
B 114060B 114060 Place For Bats
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 33 Copyright: 2012

Provides information about various bats and ways to support their survival. From the series A Place For... AR 5.0. IL K-4.
Place For Bats KPI  
B 114174B 114174 Deadliest Animals
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2011

Provides facts about twelve deadly animal species, including sharks, snakes, jellyfish, spiders, and more. From the series National Geographic Reader, Level 3. AR 5.3. IL 1-3.
Deadliest Animals P  
B 115439B 115439 Ants
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2010

Photographs and text provide an introduction to ants, explaining what they look like, where they live, and what they eat. Describes different kinds of ants and the role they have in the food chain. From the series National Geographic Readers, Level 1. AR 2.5 RC 2.5 Lexile 470 IL K-2.
Ants KP  
B 115788B 115788 Amazing Eyes Up Close
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Shows how different animals use their eyes to hunt, scare other animals, or stay safe. From the series Animal Bodies Up Close. AR 2.2 IL 1-2.
Amazing Eyes Up Close P  
B 115789B 115789 Fantastic Feet Up Close
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Shows how different animals use their feet to move, hunt, and stay safe. From the series Animal Bodies Up Close.
Fantastic Feet Up Close P  
B 115790B 115790 Incredible Ears Up Close
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Shows how different animals use their ears to hear the world around them, hide from predators, and know where they are. From the series Animal Bodies Up Close. AR 2.3 IL 1-2.
Incredible Ears Up Close P  
B 115791B 115791 Nifty Noses Up Close
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Shows how different animals use their noses to smell and breathe and more. From the series Animal Bodies Up Close. AR 2.3 IL 1-2.
Nifty Noses Up Close P  
B 115792B 115792 Talented Tails Up Close
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Shows how different animals use their tails to keep their balance, swim, and more. From the series Animal Bodies Up Close. AR 2.0 IL 1-2.
Talented Tails Up Close P  
B 115793B 115793 Terrific Tongues Up Close
Grade Lvl: P Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 24 Copyright: 2012

Shows how different animals use their tongues to clean themselves, capture food, and more. From the series Animal Bodies Up Close. AR 2.5 IL 1-2.
Terrific Tongues Up Close P  
B 116053B 116053 Place for Turtles
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

resents an introduction to the world's turtle populations and environmental issues that are threatening their survival, providing various examples that reveal how everyday actions can help protect endangered turtle species. Two levels of text. AR 4.9 RC 7.3 Lexile 980 IL 2-5.
Place for Turtles PI  
B 117136B 117136 No Monkeys, No Chocolate
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa / Young, Allen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Describes how the cocoa bean is used to make chocolate and how the animals and other living things in the tropical rain forest play important parts in its creation. Explains the interdependence of the plants and animals. Cacao beans. Cacao Diseases and pests. Cocoa processing. Back matter includes information about cocoa farming and rain forest preservation, as well as an author's note. Two levels of text. Outstanding Science Trade Book - 2014. AR 4.11 RC 3.5 Lexile 740 IL 1-4.
No Monkeys, No Chocolate PI  
B 118580B 118580 World's Fastest Animals
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Introduces some of the world's fastest animals, profiling specimens ranging from speedy cheetahs and swiftly swinging tree gibbons to colorful bug-snatching chameleons and a bird whose heart beats 1,200 times per minute. Animal locomotion. American Museum Of Natural History Easy Readers Level 2. IL K-2.
World's Fastest Animals KP  
B 118797B 118797 Feathers: Not Just For Flying
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this introduction to the many uses of feathers. Blue jay; Wood duck; Heron; Red-tailed hawk; Sandgrouse; American bittern; Junco; Cardinal; Manakin; Peacock; Bank swallow; Rosy-faced lovebird; Swan; Anhinga; Penguin; Ptarmigan. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students- 2015. AR 5.1 RC 6.3 Lexile 910 IL K-4.
Feathers: Not Just For Flying KPI  
B 119455B 119455 How Is My Brain Like a Supercomputer?: And Other Questions About...The Human Body
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Book explains how the body works, from what DNA is to how the heart pumps blood. Human physiology- Miscellanea. From the series Good Question! AR 5.1 IL 3-6.
How Is My Brain Like a Supercomputer?: And Other Questions About...The Huma PI  
B 121688B 121688 Hurricane Watch
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 37 Copyright: 2015

Find out how hurricanes form, how scientists track the storms, and what you can do to keep yourself safe if one strikes. From the series Let's Read And Find Out Science, Level 2. AR 3.6 RC 3.4 IL K-3.
Hurricane Watch KP  
B 125063B 125063 Can an Aardvark Bark?
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Barks, grunts, squeals—animals make all kinds of sounds to communicate and express themselves. A noisy nonfiction exploration of the many sounds animals make. Picture book for older readers. Animal communication. Juvenile nonfiction. IL 1-5. AR 4.1. Lexile 720.
Can an Aardvark Bark? PI  
B 126885B 126885 National Geographic Kids: Robots
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 48 Copyright: 2014

Introduces robots and the science behind them, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future. Reader. Series nonfiction: National Geographic Readers-Level 3. IL 2-6. AR 5.0. RC 5.5. Lexile 840.
National Geographic Kids: Robots PIJ  
B 96455B 96455 Perfect Pairs: Using Fiction & Nonfiction Picture Books to Teach Life Science, K-2
Grade Lvl: T Author: Stewart, Melissa
Length: 350 Copyright: 2014

A teacher's guide to using fiction and nonfiction picture books to teach life sciences. Each lesson starts with a "Wonder Statement," a hands-on activity, a read-aloud of the paired books from which students will take their investigation information, and a concluding activity where students analyze and synthesize their information. Appendixes include reproducibles.
Perfect Pairs: Using Fiction & Nonfiction Picture Books to Teach Life Scien T  
B 97417B 97417 5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children's Books
Grade Lvl: T Author: Stewart, Melissa / Correia, Marlene
Length: 224 Copyright: 2021

This book introduces a new way to sort, study and recognize nonfiction through the authors' categorization system of its five types--active, browsable, traditional, expository literature and narrative. After introducing the concept, the authors discuss ways this system can improve instruction, help students, teachers and librarians understand nonfiction better, and ultimately create stronger readers and writers. With more than 150 exemplary nonfiction book recommendations and Stewart and Correia’s extensive knowledge of literacy instruction, 5 Kinds of Nonfiction will elevate understanding of nonfiction.
5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Child T