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2) Hibernation
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Many animals, both big and small, sleep through long, cold winter months. Learn the process of hibernation and different ways animals adapt to survive in harsh climates.
3) Migration
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Zebras travel across the Kalahari Desert each spring in search of food. Whales swim to warmer water every winter. Take a journey to discover the wonders of migrating animals, including why they migrate and how far they travel.
4) Seasons
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What time of year do leaves change color? Why can't flowers grow in the snow? Track all four seasons and discover the importance of weather patterns to plant and animal life,
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Would you rather chase a tornado or a hurricane? In this fun-filled nonfiction title, young readers will face tough decisions about surviving in a storm. Readers will sharpen their decision-making skills with more than a dozen thought-provoking questions about storm chasing. From questions about tools to life-or-death scenarios, this book generates discussion and promotes critical-thinking skills. Full-color photographs and engaging easy-to-read facts...
7) Droughts
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Dry land. Thirsty plants. When rains don't come, droughts happen. Desert, forest, or prairies-droughts can happen anywhere. Discover how small shifts in rain amounts can cause big changes to the land. Learn about droughts, what causes them, and how living things adapt to survive.
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Rocks are all around you. They are in your house, backyard, and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types, like sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals, we get beautiful gemstones. This fact-filled book is perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. A Table of Contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find.
9) Wildfires
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Smoke in the air. Crackling wood. Wildfire! Get to safety, fast. Dry weather, strong winds, and careless actions can all cause forests to burn. Firefighters battle wildfires from the ground and from above. But you can be prepared! Learn about wildfires and how to prevent them, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe.
10) Tornadoes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Funnel cloud. Sirens sound. Take shelter! Tornadoes are a force of nature that can quickly spin across the land. Their powerful winds can cause lots of damage. But you can be prepared! Learn about tornadoes, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Wildfires rip through forests, choke the air with smoke, and destroy homes. Some wildfires are sparked by nature. Others are started by humans. All come with devastating results. Readers will find out the science behind wildfires, learn about recent wildfires around the world, and discover what's being done to prevent them. Dynamic photography and clear, engaging text will captivate the reader's attention.
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Have you wondered how the oceans affect the weather? Do you know what kinds of creatures you can find below the water's surface? Explore the world's oceans in this fact-filled book. Striking photos and simple text make this a perfect introduction to nonfiction for young children. A Table of Contents splits the information into sections, making it fun and easy-to-find.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Lift your tail and splash the water! It's time to share a day up close with a narwhal. See this whale's watery home, what it eats, and how it cares for its young. This book from the series A Day in the Life: Polar Animals describes a typical day and night in the life of a narwhal. Features include a body map with labels for key aspects of the animal's body.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
An orca mother calls out. Her baby has gotten too far away.The sound travels through the water. The young calf hears the call. It swims back toward the group. Female orcas, or cows, lead an orca pod. They raise young and help the pod find food. Take a look at orcas and the important roles cows play to ensure the pod's survival.
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What's that springing into the air? An Arctic fox! He lands, breaking through the snow. He has caught his lunch. Learn more about Arctic foxes and how they survive in the frigid tundra. Follow them as they search for prey beneath the snow and ice. Find out how fox pups stay safe from roaming predators.
19) Jellyfish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know jellyfish aren't really fish? These invertebrates have been around for millions of years. With easy-to-read facts and colorful photos, readers will enjoy discovering all the details about these interesting animals.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Would you rather face a leopard seal or brave a snowstorm in an igloo? This fun-filled nonfiction title explores the depths of a frozen landscape. Young adventurers will sharpen their decision-making skills with more than a dozen thought- provoking questions about Antarctica. From scary to gross to just plain silly, this book generates discussion and promotes critical-thinking skills. Full-color photographs and engaging easy-to-read facts invite readers...
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