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A compulsively readable sports narrative by senior NFL writer for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape), Jason Reid, chronicling both the history of Black players in the NFL, such as Warren Moon, and the recent careers of groundbreaking Black quarterbacks, including Colin Kaepernick.
In September 2019, ESPN's The Undefeated website (now Andscape) began a season-long series of articles on the emergence of Black quarterbacks in the NFL. The first article...
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This charming reference book takes a closer look at the different ways people move from place to place, whether it is in a car, subway, hang glider, or submarine. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text that explains how racecars, bicycles, rockets, and so many other modes of transportation work. This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.
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Aprende todo sobre la selva tropical en este emocionante libro en español. Este libro de nivel Pre-lector utiliza vocabulario simple e imágenes divertidas para captar el interés de niños que leen por primera vez mientras les ayuda a desarrollar sus habilidades. La información divertida y graciosa hace que esta nueva experiencia de leer sea un placer.
Learn all about the rain forest in this exciting reader in Spanish. This Pre-reader uses simple...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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This title is part of the hoopla BONUS BORROWS COLLECTION! Through the month of February, you can borrow this title without using any of your monthly hoopla Instant Borrows!
Adorably cute and amazingly fast, the cheetah is a perennial favorite among kids. This National Geographic Reader will delight kids with beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts about this majestic and mysterious cat. Did you know a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 mph in less...
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Take a stroll along the beach. What do you see? Young readers will learn all about the beach and the animals that call it home in this fun pre-reader. Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts -- helping them expand their understanding of the world.
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Adult and child readers will learn all about urban and rural areas together in this new co-reader from National Geographic Kids! Readers will take a tour through cities and rural areas around the world to learn what life is like downtown, in a farm community, in the mountains, and all around. Co-readers are designed to be read aloud together, with one page for the child who is learning to read and the adjacent page for a parent, caregiver, older sibling,...
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Calling all fans of unicorns, dragons, sea monsters, and other mythical creatures! Discover 100 marvelous facts that add to the magic in this new reader for fluent readers. Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 7 to 9 Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images 100 fun facts spread throughout the book A fact roundup at the end of each book for kids to review what they've learned Packed with weird-but-true facts and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Did you know that a tiny golf ball-sized creature called the blue-ringed octopus contains enough venom to kill 26 adult humans? Or why the Sydney funnel web spider is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world? In this Level 3 book, kids will be fascinated by 12 species that you hope you'll never come across! Sharks, snakes, jellyfish and more-these creatures are among the most threatening-and interesting-in the world!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Calling all dog lovers! Join the adventure as National Geographic Kids Chapters presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of canine heroism. From Glory the bloodhound, who saves lost pets, to terriers who help raise orphaned hippos, these brave pups are sure to inspire young animal lovers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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From hippo attacks on the Okavango River to Chitina headwaters in Alaska, this chapter book is full of raging rivers and thrilling adventures. With gripping - and TRUE - stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, White Water! will have you on the edge of your canoe- er seat. Perfect for all readers who love an exciting, real-life, adrenaline-fueled drama.
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When Molly McGee and her family move to a new town, the optimistic 13-year-old is surprised to discover that their new home already has a resident: a grumpy paranormal named Scratch. Despite Scratch's efforts to scare Molly and her family away, the two opposites become best friends. On Molly's first day at her new school, she is determined to make a great first impression. Scratch, however, would love to see her positive attempts fail. However, when...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Aprende todo sobre los animales más mortales en este emocionante libro para niños. Está lleno de imágenes bellas e interesantes que les enseñan a los niños todo sobre estos animales asombrosos. Este libro de Nivel 3 es apropiado para los primeros pasos de lectura independiente o para una experiencia de lectura en voz alta, ¡perfecto para motivar a futuros científicos y exploradores!
16) National Geographic Kids Chapters: Courageous Canine: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.
Follow along as National Geographic Kids Chapters' presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism. Courageous Canine features...
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Spend a day with the funny and adorable koala! Young readers will learn all about the basic behavior and habitats of these amazing animals. Through text features such as a vocabulary tree and a wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to new words and concepts, helping them expand their understanding of the world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Independent readers will learn all about nature's most amazing builders in this new leveled reader from National Geographic Kids.
Ever wondered why beavers build dams? Or how spiders weave their intricate webs? In this reader, you'll meet brilliant birds, inventive insects, and amazing mammals that all share a special skill. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this leveled reader introduces kids to the most extreme engineers of the animal...
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Calling all pony lovers, horse fanatics, and bookworms! Trot through 100 enchanting equine facts in this new leveled reader, perfect for fluent readers.
Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of equestrian animal info, this Level 3 Reader gallops right into the world of horses--from wild ponies to superstar racers to the shared history of humans and horses.
National Geographic Fact Readers feature the same expert-vetted running text as traditional...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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How cool is a supersonic jet that can zip, dip, and zoom through the air? Or a helicopter that hovers as still as a hummingbird? In this 32-page beginning reader, a real-life pilot introduces kids to the greatest planes that ever flew. Enticing photographs and fascinating facts ensure that a child's natural curiosity is both inspired AND satisfied. Like each book in this successful series, Planes offers a high-excitement topic from a trusted content...
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