Janet Perry
2) Zombies
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses zombies, the walking dead or near-dead, bodies without souls, in fact and fiction, and such related phenomena as golems and animated mummies.
4) Aliens
Author
Series
Publisher
Fareth Stevens
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes how alien monsters have been imagined in books and movies and examines real creatures in nature that resemble or may have served as inspiration for them.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses dragons as they have appeared in the beliefs and legends of various cultures, including ancient Babylon and Egypt, Europe, and Asia, as well as how they are reflected in real creatures such as dinosaurs and komodo lizards.
6) Vampires
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses vampires in legend and literature and some real people and animals that may have helped inspire the concept of blood drinking monsters.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Contrasts the monster-created escapades of mad scientists such as Frankenstein, Moreau, and Jekyl with the methods used by real scientists who try to help, not hurt the world.
10) Quarter horses
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical features and other characteristics that have made the quarter horse one of the most popular breeds in America.
11) Appaloosas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the history and characteristics that distinguish these horses from other breeds.
12) Palominos
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and appearance that a palomino horse has, how these horses are bred, and some famous palominos.
13) Morgans
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical features and other characteristics of the first original American horse breed.
16) Very big sharks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
18) Red foxes
Author
Series
Publisher
G. Stevens
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of red foxes, small animals that are related to dogs.
19) Wolves
Author
Series
Publisher
G. Stevens
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the pack life, behavior, and life cycle of wolves, as well as a discussion of the danger they face from humans.