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The basics of measurement are an important part of the science and mathematics curriculum for students and readers. This volume is a simple and straightforward guide to measurements, including a history on how measurements were formed and have been standardized and basics on measuring distance, weight, temperature, volume, time, and more, along with information on the metric and imperial systems. Chapters contain vocabulary words and simple exercises...
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This simple guide to the sun and stars will engage readers with the fundamentals of astronomy, detailing how the heavenly bodies affect one another and how they ultimately affect us. The material covers basic science curriculum for this reading level, making it an important supplement for students who want to study independently, teachers who want to provide supplemental materials, or readers who simply want to know more about the universe. The accessible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Get the facts on some of nature's most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and birds are similar in Just Like Us! Birds. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What animal composes music, decorates its home, weaves, and even gives gifts? BIRDS! While they may eat bugs and lay eggs, we actually have a lot in common with our winged friends. From their parenting to their homemaking, their fishing to their dancing,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Get the facts on an array of aquatic creatures and discover the unexpected ways humans and fish are similar in Just Like Us! Fish. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What animal uses stilts, has roommates, finds safety in numbers, and even gets skin treatments at the spa? FISH! While they might seem as different from humans as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our underwater neighbors. From hunting...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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A girl travels to the Gobi Desert, joins a group of photographers who are studying wild camels, and learns how camels have adapted to the desert and how they behave in the wild. Includes range map, glossary, and further resources.
8) Ants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Get the facts on one of nature's most remarkable insects and discover the unexpected ways humans and ants are similar in Just Like Us! Ants. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What animal farms, builds roads, constructs rafts, and even babysits its younger siblings? ANTS! While they might seem as different from humans as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with these creepy, crawly insects. From their families...
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Get the facts on some of nature's most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and cats are similar in Just Like Us! Cats. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What animals are loving parents, great diplomats, and world class CAThletes? CATS! While they may seem as different from us as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our feline friends. From their hunting skills to their fondness for...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Get the facts on an array of leafy organisms and discover the unexpected ways humans and plants are alike in Just Like Us! Plants. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What living things wear perfume, bask in the sun, use weapons to defend themselves, and even go on ocean cruises? PLANTS! While they might seem as different from humans as possible, we actually have a lot in common with our photosynthesizing friends. From drinking...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Congratulations, insect parents-to-be! You're about to meet your squirmy, wormy bundles of joy. They're called larvae. Read this book to find out where to lay your eggs, how many babies to expect, what they'll eat, and how to keep them safe from harm. Whether you're a butterfly or a bee, a moth or a fly, a beetle or even a bloodsucking mosquito, you'll find answers to all your parenting questions here.
14) What to Expect When You're Expecting Hatchlings: A Guide for Crocodilian Parents (and Curious Kids)
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Congratulations, crocodilian parents-to-be! You have little ones on the way. They're called hatchlings. Read this book to find out where to lay your eggs, how you'll know when the babies are ready to hatch, and what you and your babies will do all day long. Whether you're an alligator, caiman, crocodile, or even a funny-looking gharial, you'll find answers to all your parenting questions here. But there's one condition: don't eat the book!
15) Crocs
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Get the scoop on some of nature's most fearsome predators and discover the unexpected ways humans and crocodilians are similar in Just Like Us! Crocs. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.
What animals love to bask in the sun, cool off with a quick swim, and don't always get along with their siblings? CROCS! While they might seem as different from us as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our crocodilian...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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In this Britannica guide to the human brain, the complex biology behind thought and sensation is explained in a way that is clear and comprehensive for lower elementary readers. Each part of the brain and its function is presented with diagrams and eye-catching images that help navigate the anatomy of the brain. Most important, Compare and Contrast and Think About It sidebars invite readers to connect ideas and make logical inferences based on the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 10
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Blood, Bullets, and Bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics.
Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public's imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But forensic analysis has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese detectives studied dead bodies for signs of foul...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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A child watching a garbage truck pick up the trash wonders where it goes, and the story follows two garbage bags as they travel to a transfer station and then to a landfill. Includes "Recycle it Yourself" activity and further resources.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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A child washing the dishes wonders where the water goes, and the story follows water drops as they travel to through the city sewer system, treatment plant, and back again. Includes "Recycle it Yourself" activity and further resources.
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