Nadia Higgins
47) Sort It!
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English
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In Sort It!, early fluent readers learn about the practice of sorting by exploring a variety of real-world examples. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text encourage young readers to look around them for opportunities to sort. Infographics illustrate key concepts, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about sorting using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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Español
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Our closest solar system is about 10 light years away. It has two main types of planets. Some are rocky and small, like planet Earth, while others are huge balls of gas, like Jupiter. Learn about how astronomers once thought our solar system was the one and only, to how they have now discovered hundreds of stars with planets orbiting them, which means there could be billions of solar systems in outer space! Just maybe, these alien worlds could host...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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You may know that Nicholas Hoult commands the big screen as Beast in X-Men. But did you know that he: • is a huge admirer of Muhammad Ali and sleeps underneath a poster of the boxing legend? • fell in love with acting at the age of three when he went to see his brother in a play? • calls reading his sisters' magazines his favorite guilty pleasure? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Nicholas's...
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Americans remember the Battle of the Little Bighorn as Custer's Last Stand. But the shocking defeat of U.S. forces in 1876 represents the last stand of the Lakota nation. The greatest American Indian victory ever would be one of their last. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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You probably know Bella Thorne as the dynamic, multitalented CeCe Jones on the TV show Shake It Up. But did you know that she: • is real-life BFFs with her costar, Zendaya? • had no dancing experience before her audition for Shake It Up? • speaks out against bullying and volunteers at soup kitchens and animal humane societies in her spare time? Want to know more about the life of this awesome celeb? Read on to learn all about Bella's family,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Trying to comprehend the US government can almost make your mind shut down. You need to understand how it stacks up to governments around the world (from democracy to dictatorship), how systems and laws change over time (years ago, women couldn't vote!), and who holds the power today (how do big decisions get made?). How can all these laws and ideas make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story...
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Zombies are about to get schooled. Leo and Chad are glad to be back at Rotfield Middle School with their friends, but they can't help noticing some of their classmates are acting a little...undead. The Zombie Zappers are determined to find out why. And since Principal V won't help them stop the zombie outbreak, they're the only ones who might be able to save their fellow students.
54) Guess It!
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In Guess It!, early fluent readers learn about the usefulness of estimating by exploring a variety of real-world examples. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text encourage young readers to look around them for opportunities to practice estimating. Infographics illustrate key concepts, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about estimating using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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You may know that Carly Rae Jepsen rose to instant fame after Justin Bieber tweeted about his love for "Call Me Maybe." But did you know that she: • had starring roles in Annie, Grease, and The Wiz as a teen? • could sing perfectly on key when she was only three years old? • writes down song lyrics everywhere she goes, using napkins, receipts, and any other paper she can find? Want to know more about the life of this awesome celeb? Read on to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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You may know that Logan Lerman became instantly popular after starring in the hit indie movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. But did you know that he: • has starred in three action movies? • arrived three whole weeks before shooting started for Perks to get ready for his role? • loves music and plays everything from the piano and guitar to a ukulele? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Logan's...
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Who let the zombies out? Leo is hurt when Chad starts spending all his time with Jeremy. Only his family's new dog, Tina, can make him feel better, but she's been acting funny lately. And she's not the only one. The Zombie Zappers soon realize Rotfield is facing a rare zombie epidemic. And Leo and the rest of the gang won't be able to save their town without the help of Chad's new best friend.
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Lakota chief Red Cloud gathered an army of warriors across three tribes in the Great Plains. In the late 1860s he led his forces to victory in the only successful American Indian war in the West against the United States. It resulted in a treaty to protect Lakota land and their way of life. But the U.S. government would break the treaty many times. How would it affect their lives and change the United States?
59) Boxers
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In Boxers, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of boxers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed.
A labeled diagram highlights the dog's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about boxers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Boxers also features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Navigating US geography can leave you feeling lost and all over the map. You need to know about all 50 states (Wisconsin has more than 600 kinds of cheese!), different landscapes and climates (from deserts to polar regions), and where to watch out for natural disasters (beware of Tornado Alley!). How can all these facts and locations make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better...