Emma Carlson Berne
3) Amphibians
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Shine the science spotlight on frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, Amphibians introduces young readers and browsers to these water-dependent animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.
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Tells the stories in their own words of several of the thousands of Jewish children rescued from Nazi Germany between 1938 and 1940 and brought to new homes in the United Kingdom. Memoir pieces, poems, photographs, and other primary sources bring their stories to life.
5) Crustaceans
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Presenting crabs, shrimp, lobsters, barnacles, and krill! Crustaceans is an eye-catching animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Covering all the basic topics, including habitat, anatomy, and diet, Crustaceans allows kids to get up close and learn all about these hard-shelled marine animals through vibrant photos and clear, concise text.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers will learn all about farm sprayers, including how farmers use them and how this farming technology might change and evolve in the future. This book is published in collaboration with New Holland Agriculture.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Balers take the stage in this title published jointly with New Holland Agriculture. From the different parts balers have to how farmers use these machines, readers will learn all about balers and how they work.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
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Examines twenty prisons from around the world and includes descriptions of living conditions, information on famous prisoners, and facts about when the prisons were in operation and what types of prisoners were held at each facility.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
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In November 1938, young Ruth Block is a Jewish girl in Frankfurt Germany, trying to cope with the ever tightening noose of Nazi oppression; her father's stationery store has been shut down, and her school closed; then one night her family's apartment is broken into, and her father is dragged out, arrested, and taken to a concentration camp--and it becomes clear that if Ruth and her best friend Miriam are going to survive they must somehow get out...
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It's easy to take care of our teeth when we make it a habit! We can brush between meals, take time to floss, and visit the dentist twice a year. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy dental habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Many mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians produce chemicals in their bodies in order to ward off predators. Some manufacture poisons or smelly or painful substances in their own bodies. Others acquire these chemicals through their diet. Engaging text and eye-catching photographs invite readers to delve into the world of stinky sprays, poisonous skin, and slimy goo in order to understand how animals use these chemicals to defend themselves. A discussion...
14) Hot!
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Heat energy is found everywhere, including the Sun's rays and the Earth's heat under the ground. This volume defines heat and thermal energy, explains the states of matter, explores measuring heat, and outlines other basic concepts of heat energy. Sidebars profile ways that heat is measured and explain concepts of thermal energy. Photographs illustrate common sources of heat energy that can be identified in everyday life.
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She shoots, she scores! Soccer is so much fun, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sport. Simple text and action-packed photos capture soccer players practicing their skills, working together with their team, and learning how to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a soccer match.
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If a hummingbird and a full-sized jet had a race, the jet would win, but if you shrank the jet down to the hummingbird's size, that would change everything. The hummingbird would be the hands-down winner against a jet and even a space shuttle. Students will enjoy learning fun facts about the hummingbird, including information about its life cycle, range, habitats, and just how fast it can flap its wings.
17) Resting
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It's easy to be well-rested when we make it a habit! We can try to get a good night's sleep each night, take naps when we need them, and even find some quiet time when we're getting tired. Approachable text paired with engaging photos makes developing healthy resting habits fun and approachable for young readers learning early life skills.
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How did the ghost patch his sheet? And why couldn't the mummy stop looking in the mirror? You'll find out in this fun book of spooky jokes! Read on for jokes that are so funny, they're scary-plus a few jokes that will make you groan and grin all at once. Are you ready to laugh your socks off? Then you've come to the right place!