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From the BBC, a book "packed with facts and illustrations on the latest finds and theories for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages." -Mike Fredericks, Editor, Prehistoric Times Magazine
If everything you know about dinosaurs comes from Hollywood movies, get ready for some surprises in this lively, myth-busting book. The latest scientific research is changing assumptions and providing a far different perspective on these magnificent creatures.
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49464) Vietnam
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Welcome to Vietnam – home of Buddhist temples, vast forests, and floating villages! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Vietnam's population and total area, as well as images of the country's flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Vietnam! Table of contents, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index included. Aligned to Common Core...
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Volcanoes are dangerous when they erupt. The super hot lava could destroy properties and claim lives too. If you live near a volcano, it is important that you be aware of what happens when it erupts. This picture won't just tell you about it, it'll show you pictures as well. So what's for bedtime story? How about volcanoes?
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Explains the importance cleanliness in order to maintain a healthy body. Photographs and sidebars further describe more complex issues and concepts. Educational front/back matter Fast facts Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Living Well is a comprehensive collection that teaches young readers how to stay safe and healthy in everyday life. These books present a wide range...
49467) The Iraq War
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In The Iraq War, significant events that shaped the war are explored, including the background to war, the clashes over weapons inspections, the fall of Saddam Hussein, the worsening violence inside Iraq, the Iraqi elections, and the withdrawal of troops.
49468) Gay Rights Movement
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In the face of injustice, people band together to work for change. Through their influence, what was once unthinkable becomes common. This title traces the history of the gay rights movement in the United States, including the key players, watershed moments, and legislative battles that have driven social change. Iconic images and informative sidebars accompany compelling text that follows the movement from before the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn...
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Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve while fostering empathy and encouraging informed action in the community. Sidebars and back matter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional...
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Discover how people remember the passing of their loved ones all around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how death is commemorated in many different places.
49471) Yo sé
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Featuring basic concepts, this lovely Spanish-translated book uses vivid images, engaging vocabulary, and informational text to inspire beginning readers to recognize activities such as playing, digging, reading, running, swinging, and writing. With this engaging nonfiction title, children will be proud to share what they can do!
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A practical guide for how to make your writing come alive, by the bestselling author of A Writer's Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding. What is "live writing"? It's the kind of writing that has a current running through it-energy, electricity, juice. This book is a young writer's toolbox for bringing writing to life. But instead of awls and hammers, this toolbox contains words, imagination, a love of books, a sense of story, and ideas for...
49473) Tobacco
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Tobacco use is the world's leading preventable cause of death. This title explores the history of tobacco, its effects on the body, government policies toward it, and ways that users can quit. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
49474) The US Air Force in Action
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Since 1947, the Air Force has been an important branch of the US Military. Learn about airmen's responsibilities, how they carry out missions, the vehicles they use, and more.
49475) Bowhunting
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IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Using a bow and arrow to hunt wild game adds numerous challenges that hunters must overcome to be successful. Learn what it takes to effectively bowhunt with this title. This book includes sidebars, a photo diagram, an infographic, a map, and a glossary.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
49476) Cutting-Edge Brain Science
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IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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What's the fastest, most complex computer we know of? The human brain. The latest in brain science comes straight out of science fiction, as researchers use artificial intelligence and neuron mapping to understand our brains' complex machinery. Explore how what you eat affects your memory and whether we'll one day be controlling robotic arms with our minds in this fascinating title.
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Written for both bullies and their victims, I Don't Want to Bully Anymore helps bullies to build confidence and character strengths like kindness, self-regulation, social intelligence, perspective along with others. Twenty-four-character strengths are, presented based upon the VIA Institute on Character classification.
I Don't Want to Bully Anymore is, written as a young person's anti-bullying guide and is, presented in a colorful and poetic style...
49478) Genies
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Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Genies, you'll learn more about these wish-granting creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and...
49479) Habitats
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Different animals need different habitats to match their specific needs. This means the right soil, water, food, light, climate, and predators! Learn all about different habitats and how they help animals survive in this fascinating science reader. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity where students can create a habitat. A helpful...
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IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Find out about the life of rock climbers in this cool new Chapter book, part of an Extreme Adventure strand featuring high-adrenaline stories about real explorers.
With gripping--and TRUE--stories of incredible adventures, Rock Stars! takes readers on three amazing journeys of ultimate survival. From New York's Central Park to the towering Himalaya, no peak is too high for these extreme rock climbers! Perfect for all readers who love exciting, real-life,...
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