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Drip--Drop--Splash! Water is essential to all forms of life. So let's learn all about it! The Water Cycle! With 25 Science Projects for Kids captures kids' imaginations with a deep look at the world of water. Combining hands-on activities with history and science, The Water Cycle! invites kids to have fun learning about the water cycle, water resources, drinking water and sanitation, water pollution and conservation, water use, water folklore and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Offers readers a captivating look into the disastrous events that led to the Great Depression. Learn about the stock market's influence on the U.S. economy and how its downfall caused countless Americans to lose their money, homes, and jobs. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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The Historical Heroes series introduces young readers to some of the most important individuals in U.S. history. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, along with exciting photos to help inspire beginning readers.
5) The Gulf War
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Since our battle for independence from Great Britain, the US military has been involved in a civil war, regional wars, and...
7) Rick Riordan
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Every since he was young, Rick Riordan was interested in myths, especially the mythology of ancient Greece. Rick was attracted to the drama and fantasy of these stories.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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American bison are an icon of the American West, but they nearly disappeared forever. American Bison reveals the importance of America's national mammal to the West, how hunting in the 1800s nearly led to its extinction, and how people are using science to save the species.
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You might not think you're using a simple machine when you zip up your coat, but it's true! Simple Machines! With 25 Science Projects for Kids introduces readers ages 7 to 10 to the six simple machines recognized as crucial to human civilization: planes, pulleys, screws, wedges, and wheels and axles. Hands-on science projects, essential questions, links to primary sources, and more get kids excited about STEM learning!
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A full-color, compelling book for ages 7 to 10 offers a deep dive into the three sophisticated ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica-the Aztecs, Maya, and Incas- through hands-on STEAM projects, essential questions, and loads of fascinating facts!
Why were there more than 3,000 steps built at Machu Picchu? Why did the Aztecs roam Mexico for nearly 200 years before finding a place to settle? How did the Maya study the movements of the stars and the...
16) Bald eagle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States, but the bird almost disappeared from North American skies. Bald Eagle explores how the species was once threatened by hunting and pollution, explaining how public awareness and scientific efforts have helped keep these iconic birds soaring. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Experience the new nation from President George Washington's perspective. Learn about the challenges he faced, how he responded to difficult issues, and how he shaped the country during this pressing time in office.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who are blind, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how people who are blind read and write, navigate public transportation, and play sports. Additional features include a table of contents, an informative infographic, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, sources for further research, and information about the author....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Across the globe, devastating disasters have changed the course of history. This title brings the sinking of the Titanic to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Explore the tragedies and triumphs of this disaster, how it helped shape the world as we know it, and how what we've learned from it has made the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Experience the Louisiana Purchase from President Thomas Jefferson's perspective. Learn about the challenges he faced, how he responded to difficult issues, and how he shaped the country during this pressing time in office.
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