Melissa Higgins
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the people and events which led to the formation of the Jamestown Colony. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities.
Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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What makes a butterfly a butterfly? What are the most beautiful butterflies from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more. Smithsonian Little Entomologist feeds kids' natural curiousity about the little critters in their world to meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Fans of augmented reality will love to fly beyond the printed page with...
4) Sea monsters
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Sea Monsters introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary creatures. Learn where and why these legends began, how they are reflected in different cultures, and how they are understood today. Complete with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Spiders are famous for their complex webs, but that's not how all of these eight-legged critters catch food. Some chase prey on the ground. Others hide and grab bugs that come too close! ... Readers will be amazed at the variety of arachnids and up-close photos, while also learning about bug behavior, life cycles, classification, and more!" --provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Did you know many praying mantises are masters of disguise? Some blend in with dead leaves. Others look like lovely flowers. But all are fierce hunters! Meet powerful praying mantises from around the world with Smithsonian Little Entomologist. Kids will be wowed by the amazing variety of bugs and up-close photos, while also learning about their behavior, life cycle, diet, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports life science curriculum"--
7) Anacondas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Big, burly anacondas coil around their prey then swallow it whole. Read about these water-loving giants.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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What makes a bee a bee? What are the buzziest bees from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more. Smithsonian Little Entomologist feeds kids' natural curiosity about the little critters in their world to meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Fans of augmented reality will love to buzz beyond the printed page with up-close bee videos, accessible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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What makes a beetle a beetle? What are coolest beetles from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more. Smithsonian Little Entomologist feeds kids' natural curiousity about the little critters in their world to meet Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Fans of augmented reality will love to leap beyond the printed page with up-close beetle videos,...
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How the Wheel Changed History examines the ancient origins of the wheel and explores the many inventions-from the spinning wheel to the phonograph-made possible by the simple machine. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
12) Ocean Ecosystems
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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This title will introduce readers to ocean ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known oceans and their unique characteristics. .
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Boost young readers'...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
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This biography examines the life of Edward Snowden using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking contemporary photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Snowden's early life, education, and experiences as a government whistleblower. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
14) Cobras
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Cobras strike prey with their venomous fangs. Read about these hooded hunters.
17) I Am Fair
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The choices you make matter! By being fair, you choose not to be a bully. Read about how you can be fair.
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The US Supreme Court is the head of the judicial branch of the federal government. It is the highest court in the land, with thousands of cases appealed to it every year. One of those history-making cases was Roe v. Wade, which decided the legality of abortion in the United States. Readers will follow this case from beginning to end, including the social and political climates that led up to it and the effects it had after the court made its ruling....
