Alan Marks
2) Finding home
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A koala mother faces two challenges: protecting herself and her joey from the raging bushfire, and finding food after their home range is destroyed. Her journey brings her closer to the world of humans than she has ever been before--but it's a risk she must take. Based on the real-life story of a koala nicknamed Cinders that survived two bushfires.
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an abridged version of the story of ten-year-old Mary who, after the death of her parents, comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors where she discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.
6) Black Beauty
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
When the young Black Beauty is sold, he has no idea of the hardships he's about to face. Read his story in his own words as Black Beauty overcomes danger and cruelty, working at everything from pulling cabs in a smog-filled city to carriages in the country.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Based on the true story of an orphaned cub. Far north in the Arctic Ocean on Wrangel Island, an orphaned polar ear cub struggles to find food. Without a mother to feed her, this young female must fend for herself. Due to rising global temperatures, food is hard to find because the pack ice that the bears rely on for hunting is late in coming."--Amazon.com.
9) Snow school
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The author/illustrator team of Sandra Markle and Alan Marks has had a profound impact on the world of children's nonfiction with their collaborative efforts on books about different animals around the world. From wolves in Yellowstone to penguins in Antarctica, readers and critics have raved about the way in which Markle and Marks share their stories and information about animals in the wild. In their newest project, readers are introduced to twin...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Acclaimed nonfiction author Sandra Markle presents the daring story of a mother emperor penguin's struggle to reach the sea, find food, avoid predators, and make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick before they starve. Alan Marks' luminous illustrations highlight the harsh conditions and stunning landscapes of Antarctica.
11) Stage fright
Author
Series
Usborne young reading volume Series 2
Publisher
EDC Pub
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
Dom must solve the secrets of Mask Manor, where his Uncle Charles has been in a trace ever since an accident during a hypnotist's act at a theater
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house with nearly one hundred rooms, she finds it full of secrets. Her uncle keeps himself locked up, and at night Mary hears the sound of crying echoing down one of the long corridors. The gardens surrounding the large property are her only escape. Then one day Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and a locked gate. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From Neil Armstrong's first small step to Gene Cernan's last footprint, award-winning author Suzanne Slade captures the experiences of the twelve astronauts who walked on the moon. The book reveals how the Apollo moon missions (1969-1972) built upon one another and unveiled important new discoveries about our nearest neighbor in space."--
17) Ragged bear
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An old teddy bear, abandoned in the park by unappreciative owners, is rescued by another child and given a new home filled with love.
18) Robin Hood
Author
Series
Usborne young reading volume Series 2
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
This book recounts the legend of Robin Hood, who plundered the king's purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor.