G. Brian Karas
1) Young Zeus
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 570L
Language
English
Description
"This is the story of how young Zeus, with a little help from six monsters, five gods, an enchanted she-goat (that's me), and his mother, became god of gods, master of lightning and thunder, and ruler over all"--Provided by publisher.
2) On Earth
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2005.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 540L
Language
English
4) Atlantic
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores what the Atlantic Ocean is, how far it stretches, how the moon affects it, and other characteristics as described by the ocean itself.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind--and, of course, all the farmers show up at the café to enjoy the results of their hard work"--
10) The windy day
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 590L
Language
English
Description
One day the wind blows into a tidy little town, giving a tidy little boy named Bernard a hint of how wonderful and exciting the world is.
12) Saving Sweetness
Author
Publisher
Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 820L
Language
English
Description
The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage.
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 560L
Language
English
Description
Charlie, the smallest child in his first grade class, is amazed to discover that of the three pumpkins his teacher brings to school, the tiniest one has the most seeds.
16) Oh no, gotta go!
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
While out for a Sunday drive with her parents, a little girl suddenly remembers what she forgot to do before she left her home. Text includes some Spanish words and phrases.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 540L
Language
English
Description
Consists of brief statements relating what children from around the world do with a tooth that has fallen out. Includes facts about teeth. Travel around the world and discover the surprising things children do when they lose a tooth. Selby B. Beeler spent years collecting traditions from every corner of the glove for this whimsical book, and G. Brian Karas adds to the fun, filling every page with humorous detail. He perfectly captures the excitement...
18) Surprise soup
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Kevie's mother has a baby, Kevie, his older brother, and their father make soup for when the new baby comes home.
Author
Series
High-rise private eyes volume case no. 7
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Description
Bunny and Jack, animal detectives, take a break from playing cards to look for Bernard Bear's missing messenger whistle.
20) Best friends
Author
Series
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Best friends Dan and Zack pick apples and find a snail in the garden; includes activities for young readers and suggestions for their helpers.