Meredith Costain
2) Cheetah
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A newborn cheetah cub greets readers at the beginning of this immersive book and leads them on a fascinating journey through the life cycle of the world's fastest cats. This playful, first-person narrative introduces readers to important science curriculum topics including the cheetah's camouflage coat, its hot habitat, and its place in the cat family. Gorgeous illustrations will further captivate readers and an extensive "Did You Know?" section will...
3) Otter
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Breathtaking illustrations will draw even reluctant readers into this charming first-person narrative of a sea otter's life. The unique structure of this text immerses readers in the underwater world of these playful creatures in a fun and engaging way. The concluding quiz challenges reading comprehension, and the extensive "Did You Know?" section encourages critical thinking. Readers will encounter essential science curriculum topics such as habitat,...
4) Panda
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What's black and white and cute all over? A baby panda! This timely volume introduces readers to China's endangered giant pandas through a unique, first-person narration from the perspective of a newborn cub. Readers follow these graceful giants through the seasons of their mountain habitat. Incredibly realistic illustrations bring these beautiful creatures into sharp focus. An extensive fun facts section provides key details that will tie into any...
5) Penguin
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Penguins take the term "babysitting" literally. Father penguins will cradle eggs on top of their feet and under their warm stomachs while the mothers go off to feed! Readers will see how hard penguin parents work to protect their babies in this unique text full of lively illustrations. A first-person narration from the baby chick's perspective creates a fun structure for readers to learn about life cycles, habitats, and other key science curriculum...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Ancient Egyptians meticulously and extravagantly honored the deaths of their pharaohs. Readers will explore all aspects of this fascinating civilization from details of the mummification process to the building of their pyramids. They will also learn how this great civilization was preserved for millennia.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Readers explore an unexpected catastrophe that would entomb the city of Pompeii for centuries to come. This volume takes readers on a journey to a city preserved in time. Vivid photographs, illustrations, and fun facts will keep the interest of even the most reluctant readers.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Readers will encounter the rich history and culture of Native Americans-following inhabitants of the Great Plains through daily life. Readers will also learn about how the Native Americans adapted to new and sometimes volatile situations. Rich text, photographs, and an educational activity will pique the interest of any young historian.
10) Kangaroo
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What's Australian, pocket-sized, and no bigger than a jellybean? A newborn red kangaroo! Readers will follow these marvelous marsupials in this delightful first-person narrative of a young "joey" and her family. This innovative text introduces readers to key science curriculum concepts such as life cycles, habitats, and adaptations in an engaging, playful way. Vivid illustrations and rich fun facts will entertain as they educate readers. The concluding...
11) Elephant
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Floppy ears, a curling trunk, and sprouting tusks...it's a baby elephant. This immersive volume delivers essential science curriculum topics through a moving, first-person narrative from the perspective of a newborn elephant. Readers will learn about the life cycle, habitat, and complex social structure of African elephants as they follow their wrinkly gray narrator across the grasslands. Beautiful illustrations of adorable baby elephant baths, wrestling...
12) Gorilla
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gorillas are gentle giants, unless a wandering silverback tries to invade the troop. This charming, first-person narrative invites readers into the central African rainforest to follow a baby gorilla's life cycle Hyperrealistic illustrations will amaze readers as they learn essential science curriculum topics. The incredible "Did You Know?" section provides a plethora of fun facts about gorillas, and the quiz allows readers an independent learning...
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 9
Publisher
Scholastic Australia
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Moonlight Gardens Caravan Park has closed down, and Ella has to spend Christmas at home - it's going to be boring, boring, BORING! So Ella comes up with a plan to make the holidays EXCELLENTLY excellent again. But then Peach Parker announces she's organising her own AMAZING Christmas party and Ella is NOT INVITED! Will all of Ella's plans e ruined? Or will OPERATION MERRY CHRISTMAS still be a success?
14) Lemur
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
15) Going green
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 11
Publisher
Scholastic Australia
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Ellas school is going green! And there's going to be an ELECTION to choose a Planet Protector CAPTAIN. Being Captain is Ella's dream: shell be in charge of all the cool projects AND get to wear a sparkly uniform! But sneaky Peach Parker wants to be Captain too, and will stop at nothing to GET MORE VOTES. Will Ella get the TOP JOB, or will Peach rule the school once again?
16) Christmas chaos
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 5
Publisher
Scholastic Australia
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
WARNING: You are about to read my UTTERLY BIGGEST SECRETS. Can I trust you? OK then. I'm Ella, and this is my diary. Ella can't wait to have Christmas at Moonlight Gardens Caravan Park, right on the beach, with her best friend Zoe, and her 'Summer Best Friends Forever' Jessie and Ana. But when Ella's SBFFs go missing, she's dragged off to Krafty Kids Klass (bleuchhh!) and a HORRIFICALLY HORRIBLE thing happens, her perfect holiday turns into CHAOS!...
17) Ballet Backflip
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic Australia
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Ella dreams of being the ballet recital, but she also wants to be taken seriously. She's in Year 5 after all! When MEAN QUEEN PEACH takes up gymnastics, and does an AMAZING backflip in the playground, the school is taken over by the new craze. Will Ella backflip on her love of ballet? Can she bear to go along with Peach and her traitorous BFF Zoe?
18) Dreams come true
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 4
Publisher
Scholastic Australia
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Ella dreams of meeting pop star Cassi Valentine. She has all the songs and merchandise - even Bob has a Cassi Valentine bandana! But when the school enters a competition to win a visit from the star, Ella and her worst enemy ever, Peach Parker, have to work together. Can they put aside their differences? The whole school is counting on them!"
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 7
Publisher
Scholastic Australia
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
It's Ella's big chance for a starring role in this year's school play. But while Peach Parker is busy trying to stop Ella from succeeding, Zoe ends up winning the prize part. Zoe spends all her time rehearsing with the new girl, Amethyst, so Ella tells her to go be her new BFF! Oh no! Will Ella and Zoe patch up their friendship in time to save the play?
20) Friendship S.O.S
Author
Series
Ella diaries volume 10
Publisher
Scholastic Australia
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Ella is on holiday on a LUXURY cruise ship. It's going to be AMAZING- swimming pools, shopping mall, ice-skating ... and NO school for a week! Best of all, Zoe is coming too! But when a friendship catastrophe strikes, Ella's perfect holiday looks doomed! Can she find a new CRUISE BFF? Or will this voyage be FUN OVERBOARD?