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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Duke the dog and his owner Santi are best friends. Duke loves to go for walks, chase squirrels, and swim. Emerging readers will be excited to join Duke and Santi on their adventures around the neighborhood. Fun text and corresponding illustrations will instill in readers the basics of pet care all kids should know. This book is sure to be enjoyed by both emerging readers and younger children who have not yet started reading.
2) Sniff
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Language
English
Description
Scruffy the dog loves his blanket, which smells just like him. When he loses his blanket, he needs to use his best tool to find it-his nose! Scruffy sniffs through the house, finding smelly socks and yummy biscuits, until he finally finds his blanket. But what happens when his blanket no longer smells like him? Bright, playful illustrations are paired with this humorous mystery to convey this story of problem-solving and using one's personal assets....
4) Coyotes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Coyotes may look like dogs, but these canine scavengers are far from tame. Readers will love learning about how coyotes live in the wild, including their diet, behavior, and life cycle. They'll also learn about how coyotes sometimes live and scavenge in towns and cities, making them some of the most common wild canines to run into. Brilliant color photographs and exciting text give readers a close-up look into the life of a coyote. This high-interest...
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English
Description
You may not realize it, but many of today's most popular dog breeds were actually bred hundreds, if not thousands, of years ago to be expert hunters. Their size, coat, color, behavior, and unique abilities were all carefully selected and engineered to assist in the hunting of game big and small, including deer, foxes, waterfowl, and even rats. Some were also bred to assist on the farm, working as shepherds. Though more often found walking on leash...
6) Zoe's Boat
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Language
English
Description
Zoe and her dog sit by a river each day, until Zoe decides to take an adventure up the river to the sea. She begins packing all she needs, but Dog doesn't think he'll fit in her boat with all her other belongings. She leaves without her dog and sets off o
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English
Description
Dogs aren't just fantastic security pets, they are fun, drooling, playful, lovable best buddies. Concepts such as responsibility, affection, care, and companionship are demonstrated in very clear, short sentences in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Students explore the lives of dogs that they might encounter on a daily basis, developing a real sense of the diversity of life.
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English
Description
Dogs have been companions to humans for thousands of years-maybe even longer than we expected. This book introduces readers to different dog breeds and their histories. They'll learn what each breed was used for in the past, and how they use their skills and senses today. From salukis to golden retrievers, engaging text and photographs bring each dog to life. Readers will also learn about the ancestor of all dogs-the gray wolf. Accessible instructions...
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English
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What do dogs think about all day? Do they have thoughts like you and me? This funny picture book explores the meaning of life-from a dog's perspective. Readers will love having a look into the mind of man's best friend as he contemplates the joy of a good scratch. This book is sure to teach readers about empathy, big ideas, and taking on a new perspective.
10) Duke the Dog
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Duke the dog and his owner Santi are best friends. Duke loves to go for walks, chase squirrels, and swim. Emerging readers will be excited to join Duke and Santi on their adventures around the neighborhood. Fun text and corresponding illustrations will instill in readers the basics of pet care all kids should know. This book is sure to be enjoyed by both emerging readers and younger children who have not yet started reading.
11) Dingoes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dingoes are one of the iconic animals of Australia. These wild dogs may look like and be related to pet dogs, but they have been known to attack people. Readers will learn about the dingo's history and habits. They'll discover how the members of a dingo pack interact and how dingo pups are raised.
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Language
English
Description
Ruby Red's dog's name is Blue because blue is her favorite color. He's a fluffy white dog who loves to play with his yellow ball. In this book, bright colors and exciting illustrations encourage readers and listeners to make picture/text correlations. Easy to grasp language makes this book ideal for emerging readers and young listeners.
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Language
English
Description
Big Dog is a great friend to a little squirrel named Squiz. He can lead Squiz on an adventure, clear a path, and carry Squiz across a stream. But what can Squiz offer in return? One day, Squiz gets the opportunity to use his own strengths to help Big Dog. Young readers will delight in this heartwarming picture book about a squirrel's quick thinking-and how it saves the day.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dogs can be great pets, but taking care of them is a lot of work. The young princess in this book gets a dog before learning all the work that being a pet owner requires. Readers follow the princess on her journey with the dog. Charming illustrations and accessible text will engage readers and animal lovers of many ages. This lovely story touches on important topics in pet care and responsibility. This colorful tale is sure to be a hit with animal...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book brings readers up close with North America's far-ranging wild dog-the coyote. Readers will learn fascinating facts about this backyard animal, which is known for its nighttime calls and knack for scavenging. The book also introduces readers to the coyote's anatomy and behavior, as well as its interactions with humans. Readers will love the vivid photographs that accompany engaging text, a pairing which lends itself to teaching important...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of data collection. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how data collection...
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English
Description
Arctic wolves are smaller than their grey wolf cousins. Their compact bodies are designed to hold in as much heat as possible in their frigid tundra home. Arctic wolves are top predators in the tundra ecosystem, hunting musk oxen, Arctic hares, and caribou. In this informative book, readers will learn about how Arctic wolves have specially adapted to live in this environment. They'll also learn about wolves' role and significance in the food web....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that a group of wolves is called a pack? This book gives readers an up-close look at life within a wolf pack. Each wolf has a role to play in order for the pack to survive. Wolves are great communicators. They use their communication skills to work together, especially when hunting. Amazing photographs are paired with accessible text to make this book both educational and fun. Fact boxes on each spread provide additional chances for young...
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