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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Do you think a snake would make a good pet? This fact-filled, Spanish-translated title uses bright, vivid images in conjunction with descriptive and informative language to let readers decide if they think these cold-blooded reptiles would make good pets.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Explore how volcanoes are formed and what causes an eruption in this fascinating Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring bright, vivid photos, explanatory diagrams, informational text, and stimulating facts, this fascinating title engages readers in the scientific and natural causes behind volcanoes and their eruptions.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"What's it like to be an astromaut in space? Learn from the men and women who actually have traveled in space. Find out what it is like to work, cook, and sleep in zero gravity. Hold on tight!" --Back cover.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Invite readers along on the preparations for a soccer tournament! With informational text, vibrant photos and charts, children are engaged from cover to cover while utilizing mathematical skills to increase understanding of all aspects of soccer, including sportsmanship and tournaments.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Find out what surfers need to know to have fun and stay safe in the water in this engaging nonfiction reader! Invite readers to learn about the history of surfing, surfing culture, what equipment is needed, and more using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents information about the types things you will experience if you go to space camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., including learning about spaceship design, trying out a zero gravity simulator, building rockets, performing robotics experiments, and wearing a flight suit.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Using their hands, feet, and determination, rock climbers defy gravity and conquer amazing challenges! Readers will learn about the important aspects a rock climber must go through to prepare for a climb--from choosing the right climbing equipment to mapping out a training schedule. This nonfiction title uses detailed images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms,...
11) Mohandas Gandhi
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A brief biography of Mohandas Gandhi, the Indian statesman who led a nonviolent revolution to free his country from English rule.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Readers are given helpful information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, including narcotics, hallucinogens, and prescription medications in this nonfiction book. Through detailed images, diagrams, informational text, an index, a glossary of terms, and a list of websites that provide additional information, readers are given the tools and information they need to educate themselves about addiction, drug abuse, the health and social issues that...
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English
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Learn all about the amazing things your brain does and how to keep it healthy and strong! Readers will discover the anatomy of the brain including neurons, the cerebellum, and the nervous system. Using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with supportive diagrams, readers are encouraged to learn all about (and use) their brains.
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Español
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Trabajadores que me cuidan (Workers Who Take Care of Me) builds critical literacy skills with this exciting Spanish-translated nonfiction reader. Engage students with fascinating content that will keep them enthralled from the first page to the last. Focusing on different types of workers, children will be introduced to all the people who work hard to take care of us. This informational text features simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships,...
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Español
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Trabajadores de mi ciudad (Workers in My City) builds critical literacy skills with this exciting Spanish-translated nonfiction reader. Engage students with fascinating content that will keep them enthralled from the first page to the last. Focusing on different types of workers, children will be introduced to the people who work hard in the city. This informational text features simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, vivid photographs,...
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English
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Follow the life of George Washington as he makes his way from being a farmer to the first president of the United States of America. Readers will learn all about his interesting and inspiring life in this engaging biography that features informational text, vibrant, detailed images and a timeline of Washington's life.
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Español
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Introduce readers to the various ways they can participate in volunteerism with this Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Readers will discover many different charities and programs, including The Salvation Army, Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, and Doctors Without Borders through vivid images, charts, and informational text. This nonfiction title aids in encouraging children to make a difference in their own communities by writing to newspapers...
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English
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Martin Luther King, Jr. used peaceful protests to become one of the world's greatest African-American Civil Rights leaders. Readers will learn all about his interesting and inspiring life in this engaging biographical reader that features informational text, vibrant images and a timeline of King's life.