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Warm up with this investigation into heat. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of force, motion, and energy concepts. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the world around them....
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Get charged with this investigation into electricity. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of force, motion, and energy concepts. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences...
3) Foxes
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IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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From the frozen Arctic to the steamiest forest, foxes can adapt to just about any environment. Discover more about these clever nocturnal canines in this informative book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the pivotal role humans play in ensuring these creatures'...
4) Sea Otters
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IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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A keystone species of the kelp forest, sea otters are also the smallest marine mammals. Famous for their playful personalities and expert swimming abilities, they are one of the few animals that are known to use tools. Learn about various threats to the sea otter population and important steps being taken to assist in their recovery. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals...
5) Skunks
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The smelliest animal in the forest may also be one of the most mysterious. From the differences in species' markings to the chemical makeup of their malodorous defensive spray, learn more about these fascinating creatures inside. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children...
6) Giraffes
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IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Long-necked and of incredible stature, giraffes are a magnificent addition to the African landscape. Discover the defining characteristics of various species, as well information related to diet, anatomy, and behavior. Learn how hunting and habitat loss have affected these 'sentries of the savanna,' and read about the steps that are being taken to secure their future in the world of mammals. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and...
7) Bats
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From Texas to Australia to the deepest jungles of South America, bats are everywhere! Learn about these fascinating creatures of the night, from their eating habits to echolocation to conservation, in this informative book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children...
8) Baboons
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As individual as human beings, baboons have amazingly different personalities and appearances. Traveling in troops, they are frequently studied by scientists and reviled by farmers who consider them a threat to their crops. Young readers receive a broad overview of how these monkeys live, their place in the animal kingdom, and the role human beings play in ensuring their continued survival in the wild. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating...
9) Polar Bears
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Equipped to survive the frigid arctic tundra, polar bears are powerful swimmers and agile hunters. Learn about the lives of these incredible mammals and how they manage to stay at the top of the food chain in their wintry habitat. Discover how threats such as global warming and oil spills pose a danger to them, and find out the role people play in enabling their survival. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics...
10) Zebras
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Zebras are so much more than horses with stripes! Follow along as a herd migrates in search of food--learning lots of zebra facts along the way. From physical characteristics and behaviors to stallion-led social structures, discover lots of information on these interesting animals inside. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's...
11) Lions
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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A fact-filled look at one of Earth's most feared hunters--the lion. Learn about their habitats, their social structures, and even conservation efforts inside. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the pivotal role humans play in ensuring these creatures' continued...
12) Elephants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Elephants fascinate humans because of their size, tusks, trunks, ears, and skin. But there is so much more to these majestic creatures than appearance. Learn about elephant behavior, habitats, and even conservation efforts inside this fact-filled book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This...
13) Whales
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Long known as 'giants of the deep,' Earth's whales are much more than just big swimming mammals. Learn about various species' physical characteristics, eating habits, and even social structures in this fact-packed book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the...
14) Chimpanzees
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Follow Gira, a mother chimpanzee, and her son Gando as they go about their lives in Africa's Tai Forest National Park. You'll learn about chimpanzee behavior, basic physical characteristics, and even conservation information in this interesting and fact-filled book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural...
16) Rattlesnakes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Luckily for most people who share their habitat, rattlesnakes typically give an audible warning before they strike. Kids receive an overview of where these snakes live, various species, and their often complicated relationship with human beings. Vivid photographs and engaging text introduce young readers to rattlesnakes and their role in the animal kingdom. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text,...
17) Flies
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Flies may be some of the most pesky or disgusting insects you can think of, but they may also me some of the most important. Some fly species rid us of other insect pests. Other flies are just plain pests themselves. Learn more about these friend-and-foe bugs in this intriguing book. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures'...
18) Butterflies
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Butterflies may be one of nature's most beautiful creatures. But do we really know all that much about them? Learn some great butterfly information in this book, from cocoon shapes and migration patterns to strange techniques in fending off predators. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures' habits and habitats as...
19) Iguanas
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Exotic and intriguing, iguanas can be found everywhere from pet stores to the untamed wilderness of the Galapagos Islands. Amazing as these lizards are, however, they face serious threats to their growth as a species. Young readers discover how iguanas face an uncertain future and why conservation programs are critical to their survival. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles...
20) Moths
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People have been fascinated by moths for thousands of years. We have marveled at their camouflage and we have prized them for their silk. Learn more about these fascinating creatures in this fact-filled book. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures' habits and habitats as well as insights into their relationships with...
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