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Combining history with culture, the ocean with exploration, and risk with triumph-this rich offering is the only picture book account of Thor Heyerdahl's world-famous Kon-Tiki expedition, during which he sailed a raft 5,000 miles from the coast of South America to the islands of the South Pacific. Author Deborah Kogan Ray clearly and succinctly sets up how Norwegian anthropologist Heyerdahl became convinced that ancient Peruvians arrived in the South...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Children between the ages of 5-12 need between 10-11 hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, many children are falling short of this mark! Accessible text and relatable examples help young readers understand the importance of getting proper rest. Content includes sleep cycles, time management and maintaining a nightly routine, and creating a sleep-friendly environment.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A bragging contest between Whale and Sandpiper turns into a battle over the beach and sea, until both parties realize that the beach and the sea, as well as sea creatures and shorebirds, are interdependent.
11) Volcano rising
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discusses volcanoes, describing what happens when they erupt, and highlighting eruptions throughout history.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Food is the fuel that gives our bodies energy, builds bones and muscles, and helps keep us healthy and happy. This informative book explains to children why our bodies need nutrition, how our bodies use it, and what they need to eat for a balanced diet. -- Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"With a focus on building health and nutrition literacy, this timely title gives readers the tools they need to make healthy food choices for every meal! Topics include whole foods, processed foods, and reading food labels. Healthful food tips are explained using text that is easy for young readers to digest"-- Publisher.
14) Stone soup
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Two hungry travelers use a stone as a soup starter and demonstrate the benefits of sharing. Includes a recipe for soup.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Research suggests that children who develop locomotor, balance, and manipulative skills at a young age are more likely to participate in physical activities throughout their lives. This action-packed title introduces these fundamental movement skills and provides readers with fun ways to incorporate them into their everyday activities.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Combines and resets the classic tales of Rapunzel and Snow White in the Northern Piney Woods of Alaska, where a prince riding a white moose tries to rescue a long-haired beauty who has been poisoned by a witch.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Good mental health is as important as good physical health to our overall fitness. This important book gives children ways to reduce feelings of anxiety and manage their emotions. Simple activities help children learn how to relieve tension and improve concentration.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A fabulous retelling of the Ugly Duckling by respected children's author Penny Dolan in which a family of ducklings are all born a little bit strange except for one called Beauty!
Hopscotch Twisty Tales are inventive and amusing new twists on the classic fairy tales told by top authors
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