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1) Colosseum
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text offer a tour of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, and offer information about its history and design.
2) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text offer a tour of Machu Picchu in Peru and information about its history and design.
5) Petra
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Built and carved by the Nabataeans thousands of years ago, Petra still stands today in southern Jordan. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
6) Taj Mahal
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal still stands today as a symbol of India's artistic and cultural heritage. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division...
7) Caves
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and photographs examine various aspects of these natural wonders including their formations, animals, prehistoric cave dwellers, and modern exploration.
9) Volcanoes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and photographs examine several aspects of these natural wonders including their lava flows, rocks, springs and geysers, and geothermal energy.
14) Suez Canal
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
Explores the history, the people, and the science behind the construction of the Suez Canal. Includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
15) Nile River
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The Nile River in Africa has supplied precious water to human civilizations for thousands of years. Not surprisingly, people often refer to the Nile as the "River of Life." Discover more in Nile River, one of the titles in the Natural Wonders of the World series.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book, with online access to enhanced content, describes the Mississippi River as part of the water cycle, the plant and animal life along or in the Mississippi River, and the manmade structures used to control the Mississippi's flow.
17) Great Lakes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the Great Lakes describing their location and the history of their formation, plant and animal life, discovery and early settlement, environmental issues, and more.
18) Mauna Loa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book, with online access to enhanced content, describes the geological formation of volcanoes; the plant and animal life of Mauna Loa, an active volcano; the people of Mauna Loa; and the folklore of Mauna Loa.
19) Machu picchu
Author
Pub. Date
c.2021
Description
Engaging images accompany information about Machu Picchu.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Have you ever been to New York City and seen the Empire State Building? This beautiful skyscraper is known as one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Details about its construction, early days, and stories about interesting and unique events that took place here delight and engage, and graphic organizers and eye-catching images draw in even the most reluctant readers. You'll want to plan a trip to New York City to see the Empire State Building...