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1) Grasshoppers
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A little green bug springs high into the air. The grasshopper's strong legs help it jump while wings send it soaring. But what do these jumping bugs do when they are firmly on the ground? Learn all about how a grasshopper's coloring keeps it safe, what it does to find food and chow down, and why some grasshoppers are friends to farmers while others are foes. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader....
2) Mosquitoes
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Buzzzz! A small bug zips through the air, lands on its unsuspecting meal, sucks up some blood, and flies away. But there is more to the mosquito than its itchy bite. Follow along and learn why mosquitoes bite, how they grow, and more. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Explore the wild and wonderful world of bugs in this series for beginning...
3) Giraffes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Giraffes, readers will learn about the world's tallest mammals on Earth. Covers their habitat, their physical characteristics, survival tactics, and threats to the species.
4) Elephants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title introduces readers to elephants, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics, how these gentle giants are being protected from extinction.
5) Butterflies
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Bright wings flap through the sky on a warm summer day. Butterflies add color to our world. But these amazing bugs are so much more than their colorful wings. Follow along as they go from crawling caterpillar to beautiful butterfly. Then, learn what they eat, how they stay safe, and how they help flowers bring even more color to our world. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader. Glossary of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Animals are all related. Some are more closely related than others. Scientists group them based on how they are related. Animal Classification looks at how scientists group animals, from least to most specific. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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A gecko can climb up a smooth glass window. Science explains how critters scale seemingly slippery surfaces. How Critters Climb explains how climbing animals' bodies let them travel up walls and tree trunks as well as the forces at work to keep their feet on the surface.
10) Gorillas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Gorillas, readers will learn about the largest primates in the world. Covers their habitat, their physical characteristics, their remarkable intelligence, and threats to the species.
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A snake slithers in an S shape along the forest floor. Science explains how snakes move without limbs. How Snakes Slither explains how a snake's body lets it move smoothly across many surfaces as well as the forces at work that help them glide across the ground.
12) How Fish Swim
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A fish wiggles its tail to push through the water. Science explains how fish glide underwater. How Fish Swim explains how a fish's body lets it slice through the water, and the forces at work to keep them swimming along.
13) Genetics
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Living things have different traits. These traits are caused by the genes living things get from their parents. Genetics looks at how genes influence traits and how to find out how likely it is to get a trait. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
14) How Bugs Jump
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A grasshopper bends its legs and springs off the ground. Science explains how a bug can leap from place to place. How Bugs Jump explains how a bug's body lets it jump high as well as the forces at work to launch it far and high.
15) Food Chains
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Living things need energy. Plants use sunlight to get energy they can use. Some animals get energy from eating plants. Other animals get energy from eating animals. Food Chains looks at how energy travels up a food chain. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces readers to the lives of different primate species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit plants. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
17) Lions
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title introduces readers to lions, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics, and threats to the species. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
18) Thank You, Ants
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces readers to the lives of different ant species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit plants. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces readers to the lives of different earthworm species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit both plants and animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Introduces readers to the lives of different coral species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit animals. Additional features include an infographic showing how ants affect their ecosystems, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics...
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