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1) Caribou
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Capstone Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Simple text and photographs present caribou, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.
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Dewey Soper first travelled to the Arctic in 1923. During the next seven years he accepted three research postings on Baffin Island, each of which lasted between one and two years. In 1929 he discovered the breeding grounds of the blue goose in the southwest corner of Baffin Island. He also charted the final unknown region of Baffin Island's coastline. Later in life he worked in the western Arctic. Outside the Far North, Soper studied bison in Wood...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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From the author of GHOSTS IN THE FOG comes a story that will appeal to lovers of history, adventure, and dogs.
BYRD & IGLOO will be the first narrative nonfiction book to tell the daring adventures of legendary polar explorer and aviator Richard Byrd and his lovable dog explorer, Igloo. Byrd is known for being the first to fly a plane over the North and South Poles, while Igloo is famous for being the only dog to explore both the North and South...
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The basis of a Netflix Original Movie!
Ripped out of retirement by an assassination attempt, the world's most deadly spy--the former agent known as Black Kaiser—is a wanted man that's wanted . . . dead! On a collision course with his former employer, the Damocles Agency, Black Kaiser goes head to head with a stab-happy, psychotic torture expert and a seductive but deadly redhead. His mission only ends if he dies or kills everyone out to get him,...
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Polarity volume 1
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English
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What if having super powers meant losing your mind? Tim Woods is a bipolar artist stuck in the world of hipsters, meaningless sex, and vain art better known as Brooklyn. But after he survives a near fatal car accident, Tim discovers that his mental instability is more than just a disorder, and that his bipolar medication hasn't just been subduing his manic depression - it's been suppressing his super powers.
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What are the animals that survive the cold in the arctic tundra? Open the pages of this educational book to find out! The pictures included in this book, accompanied by simple texts, will definitely pull your child towards learning. Facts will be more easily absorbed and retained if they are presented as fun as this. Grab a copy today!
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Where is the North Pole? How about the South Pole? This book will teach your child more than just directions. It will also introduce the life forms found on each poles. The use of pictures that are vibrantly colored will help make learning more easily understood. You will be amazed at how easy it will be for your child to recall information pertaining to both poles. Buy one now!
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Presenting a special 2-book bundle of Anthony Dalton's outstanding writing on Canada's polar regions, their history, and their greatest explorers. Includes: River Rough, River Smooth Manitoba's Hayes River runs over 600 km, from Norway House to Hudson Bay. Traditionally used for transport and hunting by the indigenous Cree, it became a major fur trade route from the 17th to 19th centuries. This is the account of the author's journey on the Hayes in...
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A mob boss discovers his young wife, Maria-seeking an escape from a life of organized crime-has been hiding in a nunnery in rural Europe. Sullivan, a mobster who's been tasked with bringing the woman back home, is actually an undercover FBI agent seeking Maria as a star witness in his case against the don. But when Maria's whereabouts leak and mobsters, mercenaries, and hit men converge on the convent in the hopes of collecting a reward for Maria,...
10) Arctic Foxes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learn all about cute and furry arctic foxes! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
11) Beluga Whales
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learn all about majestic white beluga whales! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
12) Caribou
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learn all about strong and steady caribou! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
13) Penguins
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learn all about playful penguins! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
14) Polar Bears
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learn all about powerful and protective polar bears! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
15) Raison de Courir
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Français
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Dans RAISON DE TUER (Un Polar Avery Black – Tome 2), un nouveau tueur en série traque dans Boston, tuant ses victimes avec des manières étranges, narguant la police avec de mystérieux puzzles qui font référence aux étoiles. Alors que les enjeux sont augmentés et que la pression est là, le Département de Police de Boston est forcé d'appeler sa plus brillante – et la plus controversée – inspectrice de la criminelle: Avery Black. Avery,...
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Par l'auteur de polars n°1 Blake Pierce, un nouveau chef-d'œuvre de suspense psychologique: RAISON DE CRAINDRE (Un polar Avery Black – Tome 4). Quand un corps fait surface, flottant sur la rivière Charles gelée, la police de Boston en appelle à son inspectrice de la criminelle la plus brillante et controversée – Avery Black – pour classer l'affaire. Il ne faut pas beaucoup de temps à Avery, cependant, pour se rendre compte qu'il ne s'agit...
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Par l'auteur de polars n°1 Blake Pierce, un nouveau chef-d'œuvre de suspense psychologique : RAISON DE SE CACHER (Un polar Avery Black – Tome 3). Des cadavres sont retrouvés dans la banlieue de Boston, leurs corps brûlés au-delà de toute possibilité de reconnaissance, tandis que la police prend conscience qu'un nouveau tueur en série dans les rues. Alors que les médias et que la pression augmente, le Département de Police de Boston doit...
18) Raison de Tuer
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De l'auteur de polars n°1 Blake Pierce nous vient un nouveau chef-d'œuvre de suspense psychologique. La lieutenante de la police criminelle Avery Black a traversé l'enfer. Autrefois la meilleure avocate de la défense, elle est tombée en disgrâce quand elle a réussi à faire sortir un brillant professeur de Harvard – seulement pour le voir tuer à nouveau. Elle a perdu son mari ainsi que sa fille, et sa vie s'est effondrée autour d'elle....
19) Seals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learn about swimming and diving seals! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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This series explores topics related to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of the globe. The growing importance of these regions on the world stage, their place in the ongoing climate crisis, their roles as the home to amazing wildlife, and their history as the homeland of indigenous people all are featured in these titles. Though the Polar Regions don't get the coverage that more populated areas get, they might just be some of the most important to...
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