Arnold Ringstad
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Offers readers a captivating look into asteroids, meteorites, and comets, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index. Outer space is full of wonder and mystery. Is there life beyond Earth? What is a comet made of? Young readers will enjoy blasting into space with this exciting, informational...
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Introduces the process of photosynthesis. Readers will gain insight into how photosynthesis works and its effects. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animals at work, including a performing whale and canines in law enforcement. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn more about portable toilet cleaners, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross. Kids love gross things! Tap into this natural interest and hook young readers with an exploration of some gross, messy, and nasty jobs that are important to our society. Each book in the Gross Jobs series describes the importance and responsibilities of a...
45) D. B. Cooper
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This book describes how a man hijacked a plane and took $200,000, as well as people's theories about who he might have been. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3)...
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Introduces readers to the parts inside a clock and how they work together to make the clock function. Features labeled photos that highlight each part of the clock to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
47) Sewer Inspector
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn more about sewer inspectors, including what they do on a typical day, what the grossest parts of the job are, and what technology they use to stay safe and make the job less gross. Kids love gross things! Tap into this natural interest and hook young readers with an exploration of some gross, messy, and nasty jobs that are important to our society. Each book in the Gross Jobs series describes the importance and responsibilities of a particular...
48) Dwarf Planets
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Offers readers a captivating look into dwarf planets, complete with vivid photographs and exciting diagrams. Back matter includes an in-depth 'Out of This World' feature that highlights a related topic, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index. Outer space is full of wonder and mystery. Is there life beyond Earth? What is a comet made of? Young readers will enjoy blasting into space with this exciting, informational series to...
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This title examines the major weapons used during World War II, focusing on their development, strategy and tactics, and their effect on the course of the war. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
50) Essential Birds
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This book examines Earth's birds, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing birds to life.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Hoover Dam. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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Introduces readers to the most powerful missiles and bombs used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the International Space Station, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind the mission. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.|Author/Illustrator biography|Glossary of key words|Index|Infographics|Informative...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal heroes, including a brave pigeon and a valiant pit bull. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars,...
55) Fishing
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Explore fishing, an exciting outdoor activity, including fishing gear, where to fish, and how to stay safe. Get ready for some outdoor fun! Pedal, climb, walk, or paddle into this engaging and exciting series about outdoor activities. The Great Outdoors series provides essential information on the fundamentals of eight thrilling outdoor pursuits. Each book features clear text, vivid photos, and engaging content. Additional features to aid comprehension...
56) Biking
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Explore biking, an exciting outdoor activity, including biking gear, where to bike, and how to stay safe. Get ready for some outdoor fun! Pedal, climb, walk, or paddle into this engaging and exciting series about outdoor activities. The Great Outdoors series provides essential information on the fundamentals of eight thrilling outdoor pursuits. Each book features clear text, vivid photos, and engaging content. Additional features to aid comprehension...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Golden Gate Bridge. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. How did the Wright brothers design their first airplane? What did it take to construct San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Bridge? This series gives readers...
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Introduces readers to the parts inside a drone and how they work together to make the drone function. Features labeled photos that highlight each part of the drone to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Introduces readers to the parts inside a remote-controlled car and how they work together to make the remote-controlled car function. Features labeled photos that highlight each part of the remote-controlled car to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Introduces readers to the parts inside a DVD player and how they work together to make the DVD player function. Features labeled photos that highlight each part of the DVD player to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.