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1) Memory
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The human brain is an amazing organ. It controls everything you do and creates memories. Your brain allows you to learn about and explore the world. Look inside to uncover fascinating facts and strange stories about memory and our brilliant brains! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a fun brain activity. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Sources for further...
3) Fosas
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This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to fosas--rare catlike animals that live in Madagascar--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about fosas, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography. Author/Illustrator biography...
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Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some plants, like oleander, can stop a person's heart. Others destroy cells and cause organ failure. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting-and deadly-plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary...
5) Pygmy Hippos
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This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to pygmy hippos, rare semi-aquatic mammals that live in African forests, and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about pygmy hippos, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography....
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This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to giant armadillos-the largest armadillo species in the world-and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about giant armadillos, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography. Author/Illustrator...
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Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Destructive plants can cover buildings, choke waterways, and release poisonous chemicals into the soil. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most amazing--and destructive--plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism. Author/Illustrator biography...
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This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to snow leopards-secretive big cats that live in the mountains of Asia-and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about snow leopards, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography. Author/Illustrator...
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Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some peppers are so spicy they can send a person to the hospital. Other plants can burst into flames or contain sap that burns the skin when exposed to light. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting-and hot-plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and...
10) Okapis
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This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to okapis--rare giraffe-like animals that live in African forests--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about okapis, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography. Author/Illustrator...
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Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some plants, like mandrake, contain chemicals that can intoxicate people and make them feel very ill. Others even cause death. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting-and intoxicating-plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism. Author/Illustrator...
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Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Carnivorous plants catch and eat small animals. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most amazing-and deadly-carnivorous plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table...
13) Kakapos
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This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to kakapos-rare flightless parrots that live in New Zealand-and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about kakapos, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography. Author/Illustrator...
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Plants might look harmless, but they can be killers. Some plants have huge thorns filled with stinging insects. Others can poke a person's skin with tiny poison daggers. This narrative nonfiction series features some of the most interesting--and dangerous--plants on the planet. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature on animal and plant mutualism. Author/Illustrator...
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The human brain is an amazing organ. It helps you move your body--without falling over. Your brain also allows you to learn about and explore the world. Look inside to uncover fascinating facts and strange stories about movement and balance and our brilliant brains! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a fun brain activity. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index...
16) Language
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The human brain is an amazing organ. It creates and stores language and controls everything you do. Your brain allows you to learn about and explore the world. Look inside to uncover fascinating facts and strange stories about language and our brilliant brains! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a fun brain activity. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Sources...
17) Animal Mummies
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Animal mummies hold fascinating secrets. They teach us hidden facts about the past. This narrative nonfiction book examines animal mummies from all over the world and different types of mummification. Look inside to unwrap these ancient treasures. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and mummy map. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...
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This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2014 Peoples Climate March. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important environmental issues. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Millions of Americans have marched and...
19) Earthquake
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The ground rumbles and shakes as cracks appear in the sidewalk. A house starts to sway back and forth. The family inside hides under a table to protect themselves from falling debris. In this captivating introduction to earthquakes, early readers will be swept up in the dramatic text that describes the first signs of an earthquake, its destructive power, and, most importantly, how to stay safe from this sudden and often violent natural disaster. Each...
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IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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What planet do we call home? Earth! Earth has plenty of water--in fact, more than 70 percent of its surface is made up of water. Earth also has an atmosphere that contains oxygen and other gases that animals and plants need to live. As a result, Earth has just the right conditions to support life--unlike any other planet in the solar system! Early readers will be taken on a journey through outer space as they learn these and other fascinating facts...
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