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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of professionals worked as "Human Computers," calculating the flight paths that would enable these historic achievements. Among these were a coterie of bright, talented African-American women. Segregated from their white counterparts by Jim Crow laws, these "colored computers," as they were known, used slide rules, adding machines, and pencil and paper to support America's...
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Discover the plants and animals of the rainforest, and how we can protect them, in this beautifully illustrated children's book. Sweep aside the liana vines, hop over the giant roots of the kapok tree, and follow the sound of the howler monkey as you venture into the tropical rainforest. Find out about some of the amazing animals that live there, learn about the enormous variety of life-giving plants, and discover why the Amazon rainforest is known...
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"1,000 words to get kids ready for school... Enter the world of Merriam-Webster's Ready-for-School Words and discover all the words you need to describe the people, places, and things around you. Follow different families through their busy days, from their homes at the breakfast table, to their workplaces and classrooms, to their exploration of the great outdoors on camping trips and at the seaside. With plenty of objects to spot on every page and...
45) Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors
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Nature books for kids should get them excited about heading out into the great outdoors. This one encourages them to track, explore, discover and create. Unlike some nature books for kids, the Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids, is filled with hands-on educational outdoor activities--like crafting bird feeders out of fruit, pressing flowers, creating sundials and so much more. The Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids includes: 50 AMAZING OUTDOOR...
46) Los Volcanes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Piedra caliente fundida desde el centro de nuestro planeta es forzada a viajar por las grietas en la corteza de la Tierra hasta explotar, violenta e inesperadamente, en una erupci�on que puede durar meses y a veces a�nos. �Unete a la aventura para aprender m�as acerca de los volcanes, uno de los fen�omenos m�as espectaculares de la naturaleza.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Explore our unique, incredible planet with Ms. Frizzle's class! Packed with incredible photographs, amazing facts, and everything you ever wanted to know about fossils, rocks, minerals, volcanoes, stalagmites, stalactites, and much more!
48) Turquoise
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes where turquoise comes from, how they are formed and how they are used.
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Did you know that the earth is covered in three trillion trees? And that seven billion people weigh about the same as ten quadrillion ants? Our world is full of constantly changing numbers, from a hundred billion trillion stars in space to thirty-seven billion rabbits on Earth. Can you imagine that many of anything? The playful illustrations from New York Times'bestselling artist Isabel Greenberg and the friendly, straightforward voice of author Seth...
50) Asteroid hunters
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Join scientists as they use telescopes to discover a new asteroid. Is it a danger to life on Earth?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Creative nonfiction poetry combines humor, creative imagery, and illustrations to explain topics in astronomy and other space sciences.
Hang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back -- propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations. The universe poured into me. My brain was overloaded. It smoked and glowed red-hot. And then it actually exploded. Ever wonder what the sun has to say about being...
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An illustrated journey through the world’s ecosystems that chronicles the plants and animals that live there and explains how they–and planet Earth–work, from the New York Times best-selling author of Women in Science.
Beautifully combining art and science, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth is an illustrated tour of the planet that reveals ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to ponds, backyard gardens, and even...
54) Planets
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Some people might think of planets as all being pretty similar, but they actually come in vastly different sizes and are made up of many different elements. Some, like Earth, are rocky, while others, such as Jupiter, are made up of gas. Readers will learn about the different planets in our solar system.
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"Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them?" -- Amazon.com.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this Level 2 reader" --
58) Almanac 2020
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Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.
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Discover how rocks are formed, the three kinds of rocks, and the difference between rocks and minerals. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in art, architecture, industry, and science. Then journey to the oceans to explore seashells and the amazing animals that once inhabited them. Packed with more than 200 stunning photos, including closeups of each specimen, this colorful book showcases breathtaking natural sites such as the Giant's Causeway and...
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