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Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day"--
2) Cells
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From dandelions to dolphins, all living things are made up of the same itty-bitty things--cells. Discover the parts of a cell, the differences between plant and animal cells, how cells reproduce, and more. Follow along with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again! New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Steve Brusatte brings young scientists and readers everywhere into his world of massive herbivores and fearsome predators, daily unexpected discoveries, and all the new science used to learn about some of the world's oldest beings.
Even though the dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, we're still piecing together new information about these...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When peregrine falcons and red-tailed hawks clash, fighting takes flight! These speedy fliers are both adept at catching and piercing their prey with sharp talons. What would happen if they fought each other? Facts about these birds' attacks and secret weapons are the foundation for this hi-lo title. Captivating spreads and engaging text bring the battle to life! Special features include profiles for each animal's size, range, habitats, and more....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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A fanciful history lesson for middle graders, featuring a charming mouse named Celeste.
Celeste is a mouse who is looking for a home. Is it nestled in the toe of a warm boot? In the shirt pocket of Celeste's new friend Joseph? Or is home the place deep inside Celeste's heart, where friendships live?
Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white drawings, A Nest for Celeste is a short novel that tells the story a mouse living in the 1800s...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Red foxes and fishers are well adapted to hunting in the North American woodlands. If these two predators fought, would the red fox's stealthy ambush claim victory? Or would the fisher's aerial attack take the win? In this hi-lo title, readers will learn more about these animals' strong weapons and attack moves. Special features include profiles for each animal's size, range, habitats, and more. Readers are sure to be engaged in this battle between...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The rain forests of South America are home to some creepy crawlers. Amazonian giant centipedes bite and paralyze their prey. But the venom from the Brazilian wandering spider is also deadly to prey. With venom against venom, which of these deadly insects would come out on top? Hi-lo readers will learn more about these insects' secret weapons and attacks through captivating text and vibrant imagery. Special features include profiles on the size, habitat,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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African savannas are home to quite a few speedy predators. African wild dogs are small. What they lack in size they make up for in numbers and stamina. But can agile leopards outmatch the dogs? Who would win in a fight? In this hi-lo title, adventurous readers will learn about the secret weapons and attacks of these fighters. Special features include animal profiles highlighting size, habitat, speed, and more. Vibrant text and action-packed photos...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many fierce predators lurk just below the ocean's surface. Saltwater crocodiles use their strong jaw and huge teeth to latch on tight. But there's no escape once a hammerhead shark has pinned its prey! Captivating text and vibrant visuals combine to breathe life into these oceanic opponents. This title also boasts a plethora of special features from fun facts and animal profiles to tooth size and secret weapons. When land and sea go head-to-head,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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Winner of the Magnolia Award
HP Newquist takes young readers on an engaging tour of the world of blood, from
ancient history to modern science-with an occasional trip to the very strange side of
the most important tissue in our bodies. Oddly enough, scientists began to understand
this fascinating fluid only within the past one hundred years and how its microscopic
components nourish the entire body.
Whether the tales of vampires, medieval...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
African deserts and grasslands are a good place to find a variety of predators. Caracals rely on sharp claws and soft footsteps to pull off successful ambushes. But black mambas take down their prey with speed and a venomous bite! Who would win in a battle between these two fighters? Engaging text and vibrant photos work together in this hi-lo title to introduce these creatures and their fighting moves. Special features include profiles that highlight...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
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Jane Addams Children's Book Award for Younger Children Finalist Texas Bluebonnet Award List 2022-23Facing a world dually altered by climate change and those who profit from it, Yolanda Cicerón will have to fight to save the last known beehive from extinction in this stirring new adventure by award-winning author Pablo Cartaya.In a future shaken by climate disasters, Yolanda Cicerón knows that nature is something to be feared. While life in the...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this provocative question in linked poems that capture the diverse voices of a middle school class. Illustrated with black-and-white art.
When a teacher asks her class what one thing they would save in an emergency, some students know the answer right away. Others come to their decisions more slowly. And some change their minds...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Straddling the border of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, Joshua Tree has a special blend of wildlife. Students can find out about the ecosystems, animals, and history of this famous national park, as well as learn about the threats it still faces today. Features map out the park, cite average temperatures throughout the year, and explain how the landscape formed. A facts page includes a timeline, food web, and other must-have stats. Take a trip to...
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