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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Breathtaking photography and fascinating facts about snow crystals "will instill appreciation for these tiny, cool objects" in both children and adults (The Washington Post).
How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Is it true that there are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features...
How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Is it true that there are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Have you ever wanted to become a mineralogist? In Exploring Minerals: Mineralogists at Work! young readers will find out what these supercool scientists really do! They will explore how mineralogists study and identify minerals, and discover the special tools mineralogists use. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
3) Rocks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Easy-to-read text, simple infographics, and fun facts create a basic explanation of rocks and how they form. Young readers will begin to learn about the different kinds of rock, and why some sparkle while others are rough. Other features include a table of contents, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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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!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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29,028 feet tall and still growing?! Even though Mount Everest measures 29,028 feet high, it may be growing about two inches a year. A mountain might be thousands of feet high, but it can still grow taller or shorter each year. Mountains are created when the huge plates that make up the earth's outer shell very slowly pull and push against one another. Read and find out about all the different kinds of mountains.
6) Minerals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth. A picture diagram shows where minerals can be found in many everyday items, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about minerals...
7) Volcanoes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind volcanoes, including where and why volcanoes happen and how to stay safe when the mountain spews fire. Includes activity, glossary, and index"--
8) Caves
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to caves. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. I See Rainbows offers answers to their most compelling questions about rainbows. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge.Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words"--Provided by publisher.
11) Rainbows
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Simple text introduces readers to the science behind rainbows. Including why rainbows occur and what they are made of.
12) Hurricanes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of hurricanes, hurricanes of the past, and ways to survive these violent storms.
13) Droughts
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind droughts, including where and why droughts happen and how to conserve water. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
16) Eclipses
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Eclipses can hide the sun or the moon. There can be a partial eclipse or a total eclipse. Learn how lunar and solar eclipses happen and how often they appear. Then find out how you can see these amazing sights of the sky!
17) Waterfalls
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to waterfalls. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--
18) Northern lights
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"The bright, colorful northern lights are magnificent, but there's more to them than meets the eye! Simple text introduces readers to northern lights. Including information about why they occur, where they can be seen, and how often they color the sky."--Publisher's website.
19) Earthquakes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Describes the nature and measurement of earthquakes and the devastation that they can cause on land and sea, including the giant seismic waves known as tsunamis.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to a weather station to learn all about weather. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning about tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and much more!