John Willis
4) Magma
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Series
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English
Description
The Rock Cycle series takes readers on a journey through the cycles that affect the ground beneath their feet. Each title examines different concepts
relating to the rock cycle, how they work, what their
role is, and how they affect people. Detailed charts,
vivid images, and features such as timelines and maps
expand on the material in each title.
5) Dance
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Did you know that tinikling is one type of Filipino dance? In this dance, two dancers hop between two bamboo poles. Learn more in Dance, a title in the Cultures of America series.
6) Clothing
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Native American groups have made moccasins for many years?
Traditional Navajo moccasins were made from deerskin. Learn more in Clothing, a title in the Cultures of America series.
7) Cobras
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English
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Cobras are known for the hoods on their heads. They use their hoods to scare away threats. Find out more in Cobras, one of the titles in The World of Snakes
8) Los animales
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Did you know that an armadillo's body is covered in hard plates? A hare's body is covered in soft fur for warmth. Young readers will discover the differences between these animal opposites and more in “Animals”, a Science Opposites book.
9) Frogs
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A young frog is known as a tadpole. As tadpoles get older, they grow legs and lungs. Learn more about this animal's life cycle in Frogs, a title in the Life Cycles and Traits series.
10) Los herbívoros
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Did you know that koalas only eat leaves from one type of tree? Goats can eat many different plants. Discover these and other interesting facts in “Herbivores”.
11) Food
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that pemmican was part of many Native American diets? It is made from a mixture of dried meat, animal fat, and erries or nuts. Learn more in Food, a title in the Cultures of America series.
12) Arts and Crafts
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that papel picado is a kind of traditional Mexican artwork? It is made by cutting a pattern into a stack of papers. Learn more in Arts and Crafts, a title in the Cultures of America series.
13) Lakes
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English
Description
Lakes are bodies of water that are completely surrounded by land. They form in areas known as basins. Learn more in Lakes, part of the Aquatic Ecosystems series.
14) Churchill's Few
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English
Description
Eighty years on, “Churchill's Few: The Battle of Britain” tells the dramatic story, in their own words, of five brave young men who fought in the skies to prevent Hitler's invasion of Britain.
From Sergeant Pilot Cyril Bamberger, who rose from humble origins to win a Distinguished Flying Cross, to Joseph Slagowski, one of a small number of heroic Polish pilots whose contributions remain scandalously undervalued; Bob Doe, one of Britain's most...
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Dive into the daring deeds of wartime pilots in the throes of World War II.
Our story centres on Geoffrey Myers, an intelligence officer with the RAF 257 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. He's a dedicated serviceman, but also a husband fearing for his wife's safety in German-occupied France.
Can Geoffrey and his squadron overcome the relentless challenges of war? And will he find out what happened to his wife, hidden away in occupied France?
For...
16) Wetlands
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English
Description
A wetland is an area where the land is covered by water for some or all of the year. Wetlands are important because they clean water as it moves through them. Learn more in Wetlands, part of the Aquatic Ecosystems series.
17) Sediment
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Series
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English
Description
The Rock Cycle series takes readers on a journey through the cycles that affect the ground beneath their feet. Each title examines different concepts
relating to the rock cycle, how they work, what their
role is, and how they affect people. Detailed charts,
vivid images, and features such as timelines and maps
expand on the material in each title.
18) Bays
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Series
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English
Description
Bays are coastline features found around the world. People and animals alike often rely on their calm waters for shelter. Learn more in Bays, part of the Aquatic Ecosystems series.
20) Coral Reefs
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Series
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English
Description
Coral reefs are home to a massive variety of plant and animal life. They are built from rocklike skeletons made by creatures called coral polyps. Learn more in Coral Reefs, part of the Aquatic Ecosystems series.