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From a tiny seed to a towering tree, plants reproduce and carry on generations in the most amazing ways. Learn the "how" and "why" about plant reproduction in this intriguing e-book. Filled with engaging diagrams and interesting facts, students will get an in-depth look at how plant reproduction works and why each plant is quite different. High-interest text and vibrant images and photographs fill the pages of this e-book to make learning about plant...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Almost everything you do requires resources. You use them throughout your day. Our planet provides us with natural resources, such as water, wood, oil, and metal. Whether resources are renewable or nonrenewable, they provide us with important materials we need."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Everything needs energy to run. You get energy from food. Cars also need energy. But cars don't eat food--they use gasoline. Gasoline is made from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are used every day. Even roads for cars are made from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are a part of your life more than you probably imagined."--
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Geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere-each of these spheres make up planet Earth. From deep below Earth's surface where metals are made to the thermosphere that protects our planet from harmful sunrays, travel through each layer of these spheres to see how every living thing is connected. In this engaging science e-book, fifth-grade readers will learn about the lithosphere, mantle and core of Earth's interior; five zones of the hydrosphere;...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Light can travel faster than anything else in the universe. It makes it possible for you to wear a different colored shirt every day. But what exactly is light and where does it come from? One thing is for sure, light makes our world a brighter place."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Rocks may not look like they are doing much. But they are always forming, destructing, and recycling. Different types of rocks form in different ways. And different types of rocks have a variety of uses. Take a journey through the rock cycle and stand in rock-solid awe of our planet"--
9) DNA
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"Twins can look identical. And siblings or children may look similar to other people in their family. Even kittens can have the same markings as other kittens in a litter. But why? The answer is DNA. DNA is what makes family members look similar but alsomakes them unique. DNA is what makes you, well, you!"--
10) Extreme weather
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Twirling tornadoes, horrific hurricanes, deadly dust storms, and blowing blizzards. Depending where you live, you may have experienced one of these frightening storms. Although being caught in extreme weather can be dangerous, being prepared can save your life!"--
11) We Are Here
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Just how big is Earth compared to our solar system, the Milky Way, or even the universe? Although Earth is home to many different species and it seems huge to us, it is very small in comparison to our solar system and the universe. Discover what scientists have uncovered so far about Earth, our solar system, and the universe in this engaging book. High-interest text and vibrant images and photographs fill the pages of this book to keep students engaged...
12) Inside a Plant
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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This science reader introduces students to the life cycle of plants. With bright, engaging images, it details the parts of plants and how plants grow and thrive. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms including habitat, adapt, and the parts of plants. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and bold font to...
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This book introduces students to the things that humans need to live: food, shelter, water, and air. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and...
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Energy literally makes the world go 'round. Without it, nothing would live, move, or react. While energy cannot be created or destroyed, we rely on it to change form when we warm our hands with a cup of hot cocoa, ride a roller coaster, and digest our food. From potential to kinetic and electrical to chemical, become an energy expert through this engaging physical science book. Fifth-grade readers will learn all about the first and second laws of...
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From a tiny seed to a towering tree, plants reproduce and carry on generations in the most amazing ways. Learn the "how" and "why" about plant reproduction in this intriguing book. Filled with engaging diagrams and interesting facts, students will get an in-depth look at how plant reproduction works and why each plant is quite different. High-interest text and vibrant images and photographs fill the pages of this book to make learning about plant...
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Out of all the water on Earth, 96 percent of it is found in the ocean. And yet, we know more about space than the dark depths of our own ocean. Dive into the wild waters of the hydrosphere to explore discoveries about our ocean's habitats, life, and zones in this engaging science e-book. From the abyssal plain to the continental shelf, fifth-grade readers will learn all about underwater land features, tectonic plates, currents and waves, the hydrologic...
17) Habitats
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Different animals need different habitats to match their specific needs. This means the right soil, water, food, light, climate, and predators! Learn all about different habitats and how they help animals survive in this fascinating science reader. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity where students can create a habitat. A helpful...
18) Ecosystems
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There are different kinds of ecosystems all over the world! An ecosystem is the way that living things in an area behave with each other and use resources like the soil, water, and sun. Learn all about the science behind ecosystems in this fascinating reader! Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity where students can conduct their...
19) Hábitats
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Different animals need different habitats to match their specific needs. This means the right soil, water, food, light, climate, and predators! Learn all about different habitats and how they help animals survive in this fascinating science reader. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity where students can create a habitat. A helpful...
20) Our Sun
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The sun gives us warmth and light. It also helps make the seasons change. Learn about all the says that the sun is very important to our planet! Vibrant, familiar images combine with easy-to-read text to provide readers with a clear understanding of the effect of the sun, simplifying scientific concepts. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to further students' understanding of the sun in a...