The Rock Cycle by Sally Morgan

Published: New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, 2009

32 pages

Target Audience: ages 9-12

Reading level: 6.7

Genre: Non-fiction

Synopsis: Describes the different kinds of rock found in the Earth and discusses the processes that form and change these rocks.

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Excellent book for teaching about rocks including photographs on every page and text boxes to explain key terms. Includes a glossary, index and table of contents.

Sugar Gliders by Elizabeth O'Sullivan

Published: Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Company, 2009

48 pages

Target Audience: ages 7-9

Reading level: 3.4

Genre: Non-fiction

Themes: Animals, Marsupials

Synopsis: Early Bird Nature Books use vivid color photographs and clear, accessible text to describe the life cycles of animals and plants. Thorough and up-to-date, these books make important words and concepts easy to understand.

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This fun illustrated animal book includes many fascinating facts that leave the reader wanting to learn more. Includes definitions of key terms in a glossary, an index and a table of contents.