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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cephalopods have evolved with a strong set of skills that allow them to survive in their aquatic world. Scientists are fascinated by their ability to change color, the ways they ward off predators, and their methods of communication. In time, scientists hope that by studying these creatures, they may find ways to copy and use all of their abilities. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It is not uncommon to spot fish while swimming in the ocean. After all, there's an entire world of creatures that inhabit the diverse seas. While the water can be a dangerous place to live, these creatures have developed clever defense mechanisms to distract predators, like the sea star, which can shed arms and then regrow them. Home to the only species where males gives birth, the ocean is full of seahorses and other interesting animals. Full of...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fish are some of the weirdest animals on Earth. Some can walk as well as swim. Others have body parts that have helped them adapt to the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean. And then there are the many amazing kinds of sharks! This book contains the most bizarre adaptations fish can have-and includes up-close, full-color photographs for readers to ogle. This framework provides a way fun way to introduce why and how adaptations happen, as well as other...
6) Mako Shark
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Mako sharks are known for their speed. They swim faster and jump higher than any other shark. Find out more in Mako Shark, one of the titles in the Sharks series.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hammerhead sharks are named for their unusually shaped heads. Great hammerheads are the largest of the nine different types of hammerheads. Find out
more in Hammerhead Shark, one of the titles in the Sharks series.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 1934, a photograph in London's Daily Mail seemed to prove that a strange animal was living in Scotland's Loch Ness. But 60 years later, it was said to be a fake! That image created the look of the Loch Ness monster in the minds of people around the world. Without it, is there any proof for a creature in Loch Ness? Readers dive deep into this question, learning about the history of the myth and how it survives today. Full-color illustrations and...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A great white shark's mouth contains 3,000 razor-sharp teeth. The smell of blood is enough to make this animal open its jaws wide and bite into anything that moves! This book teaches children why many people fear the deadly great white shark.
10) Bull Shark
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bull sharks are known for their big bodies and fierce behavior. Unlike most sharks, they can live in both salt and fresh water. Find out more in Bull Shark, one of the titles in the Sharks series.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Students will journey into the deep and have a glimpse of what life is like in the most unexplored place on Earth: the ocean. Through amazing photographs and lively text, readers will learn about fish with transparent heads and worms that resemble tubes o
12) Blacktip Shark
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Blacktip sharks get their name from the black
coloring found on their fins. These curious fish rarely bite people. Find out more in Blacktip Shark, one of the titles in the Sharks series.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The box jellyfish, also called the sea wasp, is full of toxin. Each of its tentacles has 5,000 sting cells with enough poison to kill 60 people! In this book, young readers will discover what makes the box jellyfish a terror of the seas.
14) Whale Shark
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whale sharks get their name from their size. These peaceful fish are the largest sharks on Earth. Find out more in Whale Shark, one of the titles in the Sharks series.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Welcome to the world's bodies of water, which are populated by some really strange marine animals. This text introduces readers to the oddest creatures under the sea, including blobfish, anglerfish, sea cucumbers, deep-sea sharks, and more. Readers will learn about these creatures and the adaptations that make them unique. This high-interest title also explores important science concepts, such as survival, animal behavior, life cycles, and habitats....
17) Tiger Shark
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tiger sharks are known for the dark stripes found on their backs. They spend much of their time in warm, shallow waters. Find out more in Tiger Shark, one of the titles in the Sharks series.
19) At The Aquarium
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learn all about calculating volume at the aquarium! Aquarium workers have to understand volume to design the best tanks for marine animals. Volume helps them determine how much water to put in a tank and how much food to feed the animals. Readers will learn about this and more, all while practicing volume calculation and mathematical formulas in a practical and fun way! With the help of eye-catching images, easy-to-read text, simple practice problems,...
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