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48821) Yeti
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book explores thrilling legends about the yeti. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
48822) Going Camping
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English
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Learn all about going camping in this fun, reading-level appropriate text! Vibrant photos draw the reader in, while critical thinking questions and a photo glossary introduce nonfiction reading skills.
48823) Canadian Sports Sites for Kids: Places Named for Speedsters, Scorers, and Other Sportsworld Citizens
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English
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Everything you need to know about Canadian places named after our sports stars. In Canada, sports aren't just entertainment; they're literally part of the landscape. We've named everything from parks and streets to schools and stadiums after some of our favourite pro athletes and sports figures past and present. Wayne Gretzky Drive, Mike Weir Park, Roberto Luongo Arena, the Cindy Klassen Centre, Justin Morneau Field - Canadian Sports Sites for Kids...
48824) Earthquake Drill
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English
Description
What does surprise mean? What has happened to you that surprised "What does surprise mean? What has happened to you that surprised "What does surprise mean? What has happened to you that surprised be? Is an earthquake a surprise? If an earthquake happens, we must know what to do. An earthquake drill will help keep us safe.
48825) Swishing
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English
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In Swishing, readers are taken along on Victorica's journey of identifying as DeafBlind, facing prejudice, and playing basketball. This children's book explores important topics, such as diversity, acceptance, and discovering identities.
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English
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The Bill of Rights was written more than 200 years ago, but it's still just as relevant and important today as it was back then. Readers will take a look at what caused the Second Amendment to be born and what effects the amendment has had through history and today.
48827) Disability Etiquette
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English
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This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores the do's and don'ts of disability etiquette and how to talk about disability. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities, feature accessible text, and was developed in partnership with Easterseals who is leading the way to full equity,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
The gridiron produces a never-ending supply of exciting moments and unbelievable achievements. Jerry Rice holds many wide receiver records. Emmitt Smith rushed his way into the record books. To send the 49ers to the Super Bowl, Joe Montana throws a pass so famous it is known ubiquitously as "The Catch." Football: Great Moments, Records, and Facts show the people and events that make the sport great! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
48829) Project TGIF
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English
Description
Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Project TGIF contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Count your way, from one to ten, through Brazil, home of the Amazon rain forest and the exciting city of Rio de Janeiro, a land of music and dancing, and people of all races. Readers are introduced to Brazil as they learn to count to ten in Portuguese. The simple, appealing text is accompanied by the vibrant illustrations of artist Liz Brenner Dodson.
48831) At the Fire Station
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English
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This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about a fire station. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a fire station field trip.
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English
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Astronauts in space! Hear from real life astronauts and learn about what they do when they're in space. Hear answers to kids' questions, and see beautiful pictures taken by an astronaut from the International Space Station. Stories by Jack Myers Ph.D., Highlights for Children, and Amy Hansen.
48833) George Washington Carver
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English
Description
Low-level biographies introduce young readers to the lives of key American leaders and their contributions to the history and founding of the United States. Leveled informational text for content and reading instruction.
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English
Description
This musical mission to Mars will have young astronauts talking--and singing--about the science of space travel. Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip. Even the design of the book...
48835) Forest Food Chains
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Forest Food Chains, early fluent readers explore the temperate forest biome and the food chains it supports. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how energy flows through plants and animals in a forest environment. A map helps readers identify significant forested areas of the world, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about forest food chains...
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English
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The life of William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody is part of the legend of the American West. This book traces his life from his youth in Kansas, through his careers as a Pony Express rider and military scout, to his creation of the traveling Wild West show. It explores the myths that surround Buffalo Bill as a memorable figure in the development of the western United States.
48837) Frogs Matter
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What can we learn about the health of an ecosystem through frogs? This title takes readers to our freshwater sources to see how pollution is disrupting the reproduction and lives of frogs, how humans are to blame, and what we can do to fix it.
48838) Life in Space
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the first American astronaut who went to space didn't have a bathroom, so he had to pee in his spacesuit? We've come a long way since then, including inventing high-tech toilets that can be used in zero gravity. Life in space is pretty different from life on Earth, and scientists are working on ways for us to spend even more time in space! Discover extreme facts about life in space with this fun and kooky book.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Do you spend hours tinkering with projects? Do you also love listening to and collecting music? So did inventor Tony Fadell. He combined two of his passions to create the iPod, the world's most popular music player. Even as a child, Fadell was curious about how things worked. He invented a new processor for his computer and sold it to Apple when he was still a teenager! Years later, Apple reached out to Fadell to create an iPod prototype, and he helped...
48840) Miniature Farm Animals
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's time to get smaller than tiny! It's time to get miniature! Introduce kids to different types of Miniature Farm Animals. Engage early readers with the charming photos and easy-to-read sentences that bring these small animals to life. Maps of where the animals live, size charts compared to humans, fun facts and a quick comprehension quiz will keep them learning all the way through the book. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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