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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A teacher is a familiar figure in the lives of many readers, but readers discover new information about the hard work teachers do every day through achievable content. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of teachers and the tools they use to help their students learn. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow readers to see for themselves what a teacher's job is like as they learn fun facts and build a stronger vocabulary with each turn...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Updated for 2020. This book explains why we have fire departments and how they support and add value to the community. Included are details such as who works there, why they are necessary, and what special equipment firefighters use.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needed his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, preparing for life after death was an important part of life! Learn about the science behind mummification with this book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This Smithsonian Informational Text builds students'...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Speedy car races are fun to watch, but it's even more exciting when you're one of the racers. Sports enthusiasts will take a look at life on the racetrack. Concise, low-ATOS text and eye-catching photographs help beginning readers learn about race car driving, from the fast cars to the fans in the stands.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whether it involves painting, drawing, sculpting, or any other art form, being an artist takes talent, determination, and hard work. This high-interest volume shows young readers what life can be like for people who work as artists. Colorful photographs pair closely with achievable, low-ATOS text, making for a book that readers of many ages and levels are able to enjoy. Young artists and those who are simply curious about different creative possibilities...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Just like people, animals sometimes get sick or injured. Veterinarians are the caring helpers who come to the rescue! Veterinarians are animal experts who treat wounds, perform surgeries, and provide medicine to the animals we love. This title offers readers a look into the caring work of veterinarians.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the middle of the ocean to your dinner table, the fish you eat may have taken a long journey. This meal was made possible by one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Commercial fishers risk their lives to make a living and provide food for the world's population. This book helps readers gain a better understanding and appreciation for the men and women who battle severe weather and other dangers of the ocean to cast their nets out in the...
11) Dairy Farmers
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Many kids drink milk, eat cheese, and love ice cream. However, most people don't own cows to produce milk for these things; we need dairy farmers for this reason. Owning a dairy farm requires long hours of work and is often very mentally and physically draining. Your readers will learn about how dairy farms operate and how dairy farmers go about their workday. They'll also learn about how people become dairy farmers and the challenges dairy farmers...
12) Paramedics
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The People Who Keep Us Safe series introduces young readers to important figures who work hard to keep their communities safe. Easy-to-read text based on sight words is accompanied by exciting visuals to help encourage a love of reading in young audiences.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Food wrappers, plastic bottles, napkins, and crumpled-up homework...we create a lot of waste. For people living in cities around the world, garbage collectors come each week to pick up household waste. Not only do garbage collectors lift heavy bins hundreds of times each shift, they also have to wake up very early in the morning and work in harsh weather conditions. Readers will learn what it takes to be a garbage collector and why this difficult...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dental hygiene is a key part of staying healthy. With the help of eye-catching photographs and accessible text, readers will learn what it's like to be a dentist. Low-ATOS level text introduces beginning readers to a valuable career path. Readers will also learn why going to the dentist is important and see that visiting one can be a comfortable and pleasant experience.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Coders are one of the reasons our computers, tablets, and smartphones can do things we couldn't have even imagined just a few years ago. It's no surprise that coders are in high demand right now and that isn't likely to slow down. Readers will learn about the basics of coding and how to turn their creative ideas into reality on the computer screen. They'll also understand why coding will become even more important as technology continues to grow and...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Where would we be without garbage collectors? They pick up our trash, help sort our recycling, and keep our neighborhoods clean. In this book, young readers will learn about the hardworking individuals who collect our trash.
17) La policía
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Did you know that police officers watch over communities? Police officers sometimes ride horses when patrolling crowds. Find out more in Police, a People Who Keep Us Safe book.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Some kids see a fire engine racing down the street with its sirens blasting and lights flashing and think about how exciting it is. But most people have no idea what it takes to become a firefighter. This volume describes the training firefighters must undergo to learn how to fight fires and rescue people. Readers will learn the tough roles firefighters must fill in different types of emergencies. They'll hear about the dangers of firefighting and...
19) I Can Be a Nurse
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whether it's a school nurse, an emergency room nurse, or any other type of nurse, these professionals play an important role in their communities. Your young readers will learn what a nurse's job entails and be encouraged to consider such a career for themselves someday. Low-ATOS level text correlates closely with vibrant photographs that help readers develop a deeper understanding of this book's high-interest content. A colorful picture glossary...
20) Librarians
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Finding the right book can be daunting, but librarians are here to help! They buy books for the library, track down information, and even host read-a-louds. In this engaging title, beginning readers will learn all about how librarians support and shape our communities.
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