Emma Huddleston
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English
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Touchdown! Football is so much fun, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sport. Simple text and action-packed photos capture football players practicing their skills, working together with their team, and learning how to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a football game.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for ultrasound technicians. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and an index.
From building skyscrapers to maintaining plumbing, trade jobs are essential to everyday life in the United States. Information about jobs ranging from dental hygienists...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Gives readers a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look into how Cold War spies gathered information for the United States and the Soviet Union. Learn about the tools that daring spies used during this conflict, and how spies such as Oleg Penkovsky and Martha Peterson risked their lives to unearth another country's secrets. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and...
44) Vampires
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English
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Legends tell of creatures that seem almost human but drink the blood of any people they come across. From Dracula to Buffy, vampires have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources...
45) Rats
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English
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This title explores the role of black and brown rats in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading...
46) Gorillas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
In Gorillas, readers will learn about the largest primates in the world. Covers their habitat, their physical characteristics, their remarkable intelligence, and threats to the species.
47) Ogres
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
This book introduces readers to tales of ogres, from ancient myths to modern stories. The book also includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a "Story Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
48) John F. Kennedy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of John F. Kennedy. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
49) How Mammals Run
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English
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A cheetah runs fast to capture its prey. Science explains how many mammals dash across land. How Mammals Run explains how many mammals' bodies let them chase down prey or escape predators, as well as the forces at work that make them so fast.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of George Washington. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
51) Burmese Pythons
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English
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This title explores the role of Burmese pythons in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
52) Earth Riddles
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English
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Invites readers to learn about Earth and the many features it has through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
53) Animal Riddles
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English
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Invites readers to learn about animal groups such as mammals, reptiles, and amphibians through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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English
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A gecko can climb up a smooth glass window. Science explains how critters scale seemingly slippery surfaces. How Critters Climb explains how climbing animals' bodies let them travel up walls and tree trunks as well as the forces at work to keep their feet on the surface.
55) How Birds Fly
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English
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Birds flap their wings and rise into the air. Science explains how a bird can travel in the air. How Birds Fly explains how a bird's body lets it fly high as well as the forces at work to keep it in the sky.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the lives of different primate species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit plants. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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English
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This title takes a look at how social media, can keep people connected to their friends and the world around them, as well as how it can be dangerous and overwhelming if used irresponsibly. The title also addresses cyberbullying. Features include an, ask the expert section, tips on being healthy, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
58) Harry Styles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
This title introduces readers to the life and music of Harry Styles. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of Independence Hall. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a labeled map, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of this amazing landmark.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the lives of different coral species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics...