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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces "living fossils, or modern-day animals that very closely resemble their ancient relatives. Meet the coelacanth, horseshoe crab, dragonfly, tuatara, nautilus, and Hula painted frog. All are living fossils. Why have they changed so little over time, while other animals evolved or went extinct?"--Amazon.com.
3) Lakes
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"How do humans use lakes? What animals live in them? These questions and more are answered in this informative title about Earth's lakes! Leveled text and bright photos combine to introduce lakes, the plants and animals that live in them, and how humans interact with them. Special features visually highlight lake animals, summarize the impact of humans, and profile well-known lakes. Dive in with this approachable title!"--
4) Mountains
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"Mountains rise high over the land. But how do they form? This title for young readers answers this question and more through leveled text and crisp photos. Readers will learn about the formation of mountains, what plants and animals live on them, and how people use mountains today. Along the way, special features profile well-known mountains, highlight mountain animals, and summarize the impact of humans"--
5) Glaciers
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"Put on your coat and get ready to explore glaciers! These massive ice sheets cover about one-tenth of Earth's surface. Full of leveled text and crisp photos, this title helps young readers understand how glaciers form, what plants and animals live there, and how human activities impact glaciers. Special features highlight examples of famous glaciers, diagram their formation, and summarize the impact on these important landforms"--
6) Fossils
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"Giant dinosaur bones to rocky poop from millions of years ago can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about fossils? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn what they teach us about life long ago. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!"--
7) Wetlands
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"Wetlands are full of wildlife! In this title, young readers will explore the types of wetlands, what plants and animals live there, and how humans interact with wetlands. Leveled text combines with bright photos to introduce the subject, and special features profile famous wetlands, highlight wetland animals, and tell how human activity impacts these important biomes. This approachable title will let readers get their feet wet when it comes to wetlands!"--...
8) Rivers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Rivers are important sources of freshwater for life on Earth! In this title, approachable text introduces the parts of rivers, the plants and animals that live in rivers, and the ways rivers are important to humans. Profiles highlight notable rivers, and other features show off animal species and summarize how human activity impacts rivers. Get ready to paddle through the pages of this title!"--Provided by the publisher.
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Change and growth can be challenging, but this practical guide to optimism is full of information and advice to help-highlighting kids around the world who are doing good for themselves and others. From the author of You Can Change the World comes a book of tips and tricks for kids to help them see the glass half full and live life with a positive outlook. Addressing topics such as mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, goals, and more, Lucy Bell delivers...
11) Farmer boy
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Little house (Laura Ingalls Wilder) volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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Nine-year-old Almanzo lives with his family on a big farm in New York State at the end of the nineteenth century. He raises his own two calves, helps cut ice and shear sheep, and longs for the day he can have his own colt.
12) 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"--
13) What are traits?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Some dogs are black. Other dogs are brown. Some plants have purple flowers and others have white flowers. Living things have different traits that they pass onto their offspring. Let's investigate traits to learn more!"--
14) My little garden
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"Who lives in the little garden? Meet Hedgehog, Mouse, and Sparrow and discover their playful home!"--Page [4] of cover.
15) Deserts
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Many of Earth's deserts are hot. But did you know they can be cold and covered in ice? In this title, developing readers will discover what makes deserts unique. Text and photos introduce the types of deserts and the conditions that make them, the animals that live in deserts, and the impact of people on deserts. Features profile a well-known desert, show off animals, and summarize the impact of humans"--Provided by the publisher.
17) Caves
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Gather your gear and descend into Earth's underground openings! In this title, young readers are introduced to caves, including the different types of caves, how they form, what lives inside them, and how humans impact them. Readers will build reading skills through leveled text and interesting, labeled photos. Special features profile a famous example of the landform, show the parts of caves, highlight cave animals, and more. Discover the wonder...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Longer than three city buses and as heavy as a family of elephants, meet the gigantic sauropods and titanosaurs--the biggest animals that ever lived! Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary...
19) City of water
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Living in cities where water flows effortlessly from our taps and fountains, it's easy to take it for granted. City of Water, the second book in the ThinkCities series, shines a light on the water system that is vital for our health and well-being. The narrative traces the journey of water from the forests, mountains, lakes, rivers and wetlands that form the watershed, through pipes and treatment facilities, into our taps, fire hydrants and toilets,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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As a young boy, David Attenborough became an avid collector of fossils and plants. His great love for living things led him into science, and his passion for people led him to broadcasting television. Determined to make the wonder of the natural world accessible to everyone, David changed the way we thing about our planet. This inspiring story features a facts and photos section at the back.
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