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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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An herbivore and a carnivore meet in battle. Who will win? The first instinct might be to pick the carnivore, but when you're pitting a gray wolf against the massive and dangerous Cape buffalo, the outcome isn't so obvious. Young readers will delight in learning about these two magnificent animals as they try to determine who might triumph in a contest between them. Accessible text covers important science concepts. Vibrant images and impressive facts...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The black mamba and the blue-ringed octopus are among Earth's most venomous animals. Beyond that, they have little in common. One is known for its great size, the other is adorably small. They'd never meet in real life because one lives on land and the other dwells in the ocean, but imagine if they did meet. What would the battle look like? Who might win? This engaging volume compares the animals' qualities to see, who might emerge victorious. Striking...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A conflict between two herbivores might not sound like much of a battle, but when those plant eaters are powerful animals like a kangaroo and a gorilla, one can envision a real clash. Discoveries about the lives of these animals will enthrall young readers as they try to guess which might triumph in an imaginary encounter between the two. Accessible text with stunning statistics highlights important science concepts. Powerful, eye-catching images...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Imagine a battle between a bird and a rhinoceros. It might seem obvious that the rhinoceros would triumph, but the outcome isn't so clear when the bird in question is a cassowary. This is a large, heavy creature with a reputation as the world's deadliest bird. Young readers will thrill at the knowledge they uncover as they try to figure out, which of these fascinating animals might prove victorious if they were to confront each other. Age-appropriate...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Animals are a familiar part of most people's lives, from household pets to farm animals to backyard birds, but the animal world holds an enormous number of weird and freaky stories. This fascinating book is the second volume in this popular series to explore such stories. Readers will be thrilled to learn about animal oddities like creatures with night-vision goggles, organisms that are almost invisible, and even the swarm of bees that followed a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Most people have some contact with small wild animals on a regular basis. Many people enjoy feeding wild birds and squirrels, but not all wild animals are friendly, and some are downright savage. Readers of this volume learn about some of the world's most aggressive animals, including some that may come as a surprise. The list of savage animals includes not only saltwater crocodiles, sharks, and bears, but also rhinos, elephants, and hippos. Age-appropriate...
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In this dynamic volume on a perpetually popular subject, budding paleontologists learn about a birdlike dinosaur in China, a fossilized dinosaur brain in England, and dinosaur feathers trapped in amber in Myanmar. They'll also come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur ever found, a reptile heavier than a Boeing 737, in Argentina. All of these amazing things have been discovered in just the past few years. Fossils are truly some of the most exciting...
12) Poisonous Plants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Who doesn't enjoy a beautiful flower garden, an orchard filled with fruit trees, or a lush green forest? A surprising number of plants, even gorgeous and inviting ones, can be lethal. Readers of this engaging volume learn about some of Earth's deadliest plants, several of which are commonly found in gardens. They include the oleander, rhododendrons, rhubarb, castor bean plants, and deadly nightshade. Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Plants grow in the ground, and their roots absorb from the soil the water and nutrients the plants need to grow, right? You'd be surprised. Some plants seem to possess secret powers. They don't grow in the ground. They grow on a host plant, but they're not parasites. They get the water and nutrients they need from rain, debris on the host plant, and even the air. These amazing plants are called epiphytes, or air plants. Readers of this fun and engaging...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Banyan trees are fig trees that are often known by another name: strangler figs. There's a good reason for that; the seeds land on other trees and sprout there, sending down roots that slowly strangle the host tree. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about this odd plant, including how it grows and its ecological importance. Age-appropriate text addresses important elementary science concepts, while colorful images enliven...
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There are stories of meat-eating plants, but are they really true? Yes! Plants are just as freaky as animals in many ways. This book dives into jungles, forests, and fields all over the world that contain some of the wildest plants on the planet. From Venus flytraps and pitcher plants to a plant that smells like a rotting corpse, these organisms are as diverse as they are weird. Toxic mosses and poisonous plants like the New Zealand tree nettle show...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Few people would think of watering their garden or houseplants with salt water because it would be deadly, but mangroves are extraordinary plants that are able to thrive in salt water. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating information about this strange tree, including how it's able to grow in salt water, its importance in its ecosystem, and the threats it faces in the world today. Age-appropriate text addresses important elementary...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When we think of flowering plants, we generally imagine those with a pleasant fragrance that draw bees to pollinate them. Introduce your readers to the dragon arum, which is pollinated by flies that prefer the smell of rotting meat to that of sweet nectar. Readers of this absorbing volume will learn fascinating facts about this strange plant, including what it looks like and where it grows, in addition to the reason for its awful odor. Accessible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Disastrous consequences often follow the introduction of invasive plants species. The invasive species spread, altering habitats, driving out native plants and animals, and reducing biodiversity. But what secret powers do invasive plant species possess that allow them to do this? Readers of this engaging book will learn what invasive species are and discover how they spread across and alter habitats. This intriguing volume is filled with eye-catching...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How do plants make new plants? They make seeds and they make sure their seeds reach places with good growing conditions. With this engaging book, readers will discover how seeds form, why they need to spread away from the parent plant, and the many clever ways plants have developed to spread their seeds. Vibrant photographs, age-appropriate text, fact boxes, and graphic organizers all contribute to supporting important elementary science concepts....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Trees are familiar and lovely signs of life for most people, including fruit trees, evergreens, and colorful maple trees in autumn. Sometimes they're so ubiquitous, we don't even notice them. Entice your readers with one of the world's most unusual, attention-grabbing trees: the dragon's blood tree. Explorers will learn about this strange tree, including the source of its name, where it's found, and its uses. Age-appropriate text covers important...
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