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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Are there dragons in the world? Where do they live? Look inside All About Asian Komodo Dragons to find answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of the world's largest lizard. Komodo Dragons is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The American bison is the national mammal of the United States. Bison are symbols of strength and freedom. Look inside All About North American Bison to read and learn where they live, what they eat, and how fast they can run. American Bison is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photographs. Be sure to check out all 18!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Wonderful Worms encourages an appreciation for the small creatures of the earth by explaining the vital role that earthworms play in the planet's ecosystem. The book also contains informative charts and cross-section illustrations of the worm's underground environment.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A teacher is a familiar figure in the lives of many readers, but readers discover new information about the hard work teachers do every day through achievable content. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of teachers and the tools they use to help their students learn. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow readers to see for themselves what a teacher's job is like as they learn fun facts and build a stronger vocabulary with each turn...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! It digs up dirt. It packs earth down hard. This earthmover is on the move! How do earthmovers work? And what kinds of jobs do earthmovers do? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Preparing for kindergarten is a huge step for young children. This charming tale of a little girl's experience touches on the many milestones toward this big goal. The child can count out plates when she helps Dad set the table. She can call out letters when she walks with Mom. She can even help her stuffies say sorry after they fight. And with a little help from Mom, Dad, her cat, and faithful toy mouse, she's now ready for her new adventure …...
9) Penguins
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that some penguins live southern Africa? Or that some penguins build nest of pebbles for their chicks? Readers of this book will learn many such fun facts.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When tragedy strikes Kenta's small village in Japan, he does all he can to hang on to the things that matter to him most. But amidst the chaos of an emergency evacuation brought on by the tsunami, Kenta and his family must quickly leave their home. Climbing to safer ground, Kenta watches helplessly as his prized soccer ball goes bouncing down a hill and gets swept away by the waves, never to be seen again... that is until it washes up on a beach on...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What is all the talk about? Animal talk! Animals talk with sounds, of course. But they talk with their bodies, too! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction eBook introduces young learners to the different ways that animals communicate. With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that support the text-to-image relationship, this engaging title builds foundational skills to support early childhood...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book teaches young learners about the various kinds of families and discusses human families, animal families, friends, pets, and teams. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational...
13) Llama or Alpaca?
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Llamas and alpacas can be hard to tell apart. But between face shape and hair length, these human helpers have subtle traits that make them unique! Side-by-side comparisons support simple text and stunning photos to help readers identify these Andean animals.
14) Making a Mummy
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needed his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, preparing for life after death was an important part of life! Learn about the science behind mummification with this book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This Smithsonian Informational Text builds students'...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The tropical paradise of Hawaii is home to the rarest seals in the West. Hawaiian monk seals look cute and chubby as sleek crescent rolls. But they're born with Olympic-level diving ability to go deep as submarines. Look inside All About North American Hawaiian Monk Seals to read and learn about this mysterious creature so endangered that only 1,200 remain in the wild. Monk Seals is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Airports welcome planes of all shapes and sizes. Only one attracts crowds wherever it lands. The Antonov 124 was built to carry tanks and helicopters for the Russian military. Today it carries everything from jet engines to trains. It is the biggest working cargo plane in the world.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Fall is a time to celebrate food. Farmers and gardeners work hard to grow crops all spring and summer. In fall, we harvest pumpkins, pecans, corn, potatoes, and more. Mmm! What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! Series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations...
18) Caring for a Pet
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Pets are wonderful and loving members of any family, but they need special care. Through colorful photographs and accessible text, early readers learn how to care for their special animal friends. Dogs, cats, and fish are great pets for young children, and teaching them how to care for a pet lets them learn responsibility and how, to complete tasks at a young age. By watching others take care of pets, readers gain knowledge they can put to good use...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Why do people in China call yaks "hairy cattle?" How long are their horns? Are yaks strong enough to pull a plow? Look inside All About Asian Yaks to find the answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of these majestic relatives of the cow. Yaks is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!
20) Blue Everywhere
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Look around you. Do you see a clear sky? Ripe blueberries? Blue birds or flowers? Your favorite jeans? The color blue is found in nature, in foods, in clothing, and many other places. Read this book and become an expert at spotting blue everywhere! Learn about the colors you see all around you in the Colors Everywhere seriespart of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring...
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