Lisa J. Amstutz
2) Fish
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Language
English
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Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Discover how scientists are using extremely low temperatures to save lives. Explore the theories behind cryobiology in this high-interest book that uses simple language and striking photos to engage even the most reluctant readers"--
7) Blue jays
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce blue jays"--
8) Hummingbirds
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce hummingbirds"--
10) Chinese New Year
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Out with the old and in with the new! Its time to celebrate Chinese New Year! Clean the house. Have a feast with relatives. Watch fireworks and dragon dances. Make paper lanterns. Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is a celebration of new beginnings.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"The community center is an important part of our community. Lots of people work together to make our community center a great place to be. Readers will learn about who works at the community center, what the workers do, and what makes a community center special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about community centers"--
14) Changes on Earth
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English
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This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers describes the fast and slow changes on Earth. Readers will be captivated as they learn that Earth is constantly changing, sometimes in the blink of an eye, and sometimes over millions of years!
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"A bowling ball is heavy. A feather is light. Why are some items heavy and others light? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photographs help readers understand the differences between heavy and light materials"--
16) Our park
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Parks are important places in our community. It takes many community helpers to keep a park clean and beautiful. Readers will learn about who works at a park, what the workers do, and what makes a city park special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about community parks"--
17) Invasive species
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. Invasive Species shines a light on the global problem of invasive species. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind how species become invasive and the damages they cause ecosystems around the world, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the...
19) Diwali
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
It's time to celebrate Diwali! Light lamps. Exchange cards and presents. Dance and watch fireworks. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, reminds Hindu people of the story of Rama and Sita. It is a story of how good beats evil.
20) Our library
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Readers will learn about who works at a library, what the workers do, and what makes a library special. Simple, at-level text and vibrant photos help readers learn all about libraries in the community.