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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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He's quick. He's silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark-the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This fish has soft cartilage so he can glide, twist, and turn before his prey can say "gulp!" He can smell a single drop of blood in 25 million drops of ocean. He can feel electricity given off by his prey. He will lose and replace more than 10,000 teeth in his lifetime. Cool photos bring kids into the shark's...
22) National Geographic Kids Chapters: Terrier Trouble!: And More True Stories of Animals Behaving Badly
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Meet a thieving emu, a devious cat, and a pesky pup in these hilarious tales about animals who love to play tricks, create chaos, and run a bit wild. Funny, colorful, portable, and collectible, these books are heartwarming page-turners that will leave eager readers ready for more. They're perfect for the backpack, to share with friends, and to read under the covers at night.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Explore one of the most recognized names in modern America with this biography of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Kids will learn about her rise to be the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and the trials she faced along the way. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get to know scales, shells, and other kinds of amazing animal armor in this engaging Level 1 Reader from National Geographic Kids, now with more than 125 books from Pre-reader to Level 3 in the series.
Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these fantastic creatures. Learn about animals with shells, scales, and spikes! This Reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This brilliantly illustrated book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of space. This level 2 reader, written in simple language that is easy for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of fascinating fun facts. This reader helps cultivate the explorers of tomorrow!
This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
In this level 2 reader, young readers will explore the underwater world of lovable manatees. Follow these gentle giants, sometimes called "sea cows," through their marshy habitats, learn how manatees raise their young, and discover the threats to their environment. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this Level 3 reader, you can learn all about how archaeologists unearth history, from Egyptian pyramids to Incan roads, and everything in between.
Travel around the world and back in time to learn about one of the coolest careers. Discover what archaeologists do, from digging through sand to traversing the jungle to diving into underwater caves. You'll explore exciting discoveries that change our perception of history and check out some of the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hooray! We're going to the beach! Do you know what kind of animals live in the ocean? You'll see fish swim, dolphins leap, and jellyfish float by. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.
29) National Geographic Kids Chapters: Dog on a Bike: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, Amazing Animals, we bring you three heartwarming tales of animals with incredible talents, including the stories of Norman the bike-riding dog and Eddie the otter who shoots hoops! Written in fun and lively prose that empowers readers to devour the book page-by-page, these action-packed stories will leave readers thirsty for more.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Young readers learn all about animal abodes-from cozy dens to towering trees-in this new Pre-reader from National Geographic Kids.
Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expand their understanding of the world. Along with brilliant photos and a fun approach to reading, National Geographic Readers are a winning formula...
31) National Geographic Kids Chapters: Best Friends Forever: And More True Stories of Animal Friendships
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
This is the first in a line of four books within the National Geographic Kids Chapters series that explore unexpected animal bonds. In this book, you'll meet four unlikely pairings, including Billy and Lilly. Billy the boxer adopted Lilly the goat when she was abandoned by her mother. Billy and Lilly are rarely apart since Billy has taken on the role of Lilly's protector, caretaker, and constant companion. This and the other stories in this book will...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Every year like clockwork, animals both big and small are driven by a natural instinct to move, in order to survive. On both land and sea, they fight the odds and the forces of nature to breed, feed, or lead and carry on for future generations. This reader is an introduction to the treacherous trek of the zebra, walrus, and Christmas Island red crab to overcome obstacles that include hungry cheetahs, stinging yellow crazy ants, and even their fellow...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This entertaining and humorous chapter book will feature animals who can perform amazing acts like riding motocross, foretelling the weather, and playing a guitar. These stories will enchant readers and empower them to devour the more text-heavy "grown up" style of the book, while still keeping the story easily digestible for a hesitant reader.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
National Geographic Kids Chapters picks up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off. This new series offers young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, full-color true stories just right to carry in a backpack, share with friends, and read under the covers at night. Based on the hit feature in National Geographic Kids magazine, we bring you Animal Adventures! Featuring three amazing stories of explorer...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The first in a line of adventures within the National Geographic Kids Chapters series, Crocodile Encounters will surely prove to be one of the most exciting. Follow along with National Geographic explorer Brady Barr as he crawls into a muddy hole just barely big enough for his shoulders, and comes face to face with thirteen crocodiles! Laugh out loud as you learn how to catch a crocodile using shoe laces and underpants. Read in anticipation to find...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From visiting the pumpkin patch, to bobbing for apples, to picking out a favorite costume, Halloween is a magical time for young children. The fun and festivities are captured in this book, with full-color illustrations and simple easy-to-grasp text. In the spirit of this beloved holiday, this level one reader is sure to captivate and fascinate children.
This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The first in a line of Animal Rescues chapter books, Dog Finds Lost Dolphins is a tale you'll not soon forget. In this charming and awe-inspiring story you'll meet Cloud, the black lab with a nose for rescue. She's the only dog certified to sniff out stranded dolphins. Cloud can sniff out a dolphin over a mile off the coast of the Florida Keys. She has even become friends with them, waiting on the dock for them to pop up and give her a kiss. This...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this level 2 reader.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sometimes, the uglier, the better! In this level 2 reader, young readers will meet the ugliest of animals. Follow these funny-looking creatures and learn how their strange looks help them in the wild. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.
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