Jill Sherman
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The Komodo Dragon is the world's largest lizard! Readers will learn all about this real-life dragon that roams only a few small islands on Earth. Life science curriculum links are covered throughout. Critical thinking questions using the common core are also included.
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Measuring the temperature of different types of matter is a key component of many different branches of science, especially chemistry. However, for a long time, scientists could only tell if something was hot or cold and didn't have a way to tell precisely hot or how cold that thing was. Today, we use thermometers in the Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin scales to measure temperature. Diagrams and fact boxes help readers understand the practical uses...
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Details the trials and successes of the Harlem Hellfighters, the most famous black regiment in World War I, from the perspectives of those involved. Additional features include a bullet-point summary of the events, compelling narrative descriptions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, questions to spark critical thinking, sources to guide further research, historical photographs, informative captions, a table of contents, an index,...
5) Hockey
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IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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As the final seconds of the game tick by, the center slaps the puck. Goal! This title for beginning readers highlights the rules and gear needed to play the fast-paced game of hockey. Students will meet a champion as well as learn the different parts of a hockey rink. For readers who are ready to hit the ice, this title will get them ready to lace up their skates!
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IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the experiences of prisoners and liberators at Buchenwald, the first Nazi concentration camp freed by the U.S. Army. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
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In addition to speaking about challenging scientific topics for a variety of news sources, Neil deGrasse Tyson is director of a New York planetarium, hosts a science podcast, and has a following of more than three million on Twitter. Learn about the personal and professional life of Neil deGrasse Tyson, arguably the most famous astrophysicist in the modern world.
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Discover 25 women who challenged the status quo and fought for what they believed in. From all corners of the world, these women show us that barriers are meant to be broken and obstacles can be overcome. Learn about some of the fierce women who persevered in the face of adversity to fight for what they thought was right. Fully translated Spanish text.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Find out more about the security measures in place to help guard against disasters at facilities that house dangerous nuclear weapons. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, an informational diagram, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography Index Sources for further research Suggested websites...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Celebrity businessman and reality TV show host Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016. Follow Trump's journey from Trump Tower to the White House, and learn about the history of the man who promises to "Make America Great Again."
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American actress Meghan Markle is not a typical royal. Upon hearing the news of her engagement to Prince Harry, royal watchers cheered the addition of a woman of color to the royal family. This profile chronicles how Prince Harry met the American actress, their relationship, and their journey toward becoming a new kind of royal family.
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IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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The land beneath our feet gives life. Soil gives plants a place to grow. It is a natural resource that has shaped the way we live. However, we use it for more than just growing things. We grind up soil to create paints. We shape it into pottery. We heat it to make bricks for building homes and monuments. Color photographs, fact boxes, a hands-on activity, and "Words to Know" add more detail to this earth science book.
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Wouldn't you love to never do mundane tasks again? Press a few buttons and put your very own robot on the job. Domestic robots are already helping us with some tasks around the house. From picking up toys to feeding the family pet to mowing the lawn, researchers are designing robots to do all kinds of tasks. Help your readers discover all the cool ways that robots are making our lives better at home. This volume includes a hands-on activity that will...
14) Gymnastics
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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With the judges' eyes glued to mat, the gymnast gets ready to perform the final moves of the routine. After one last handspring and a perfect landing, the gymnast smiles for the crowd! In this low-level title, readers will be introduced to the basic rules of gymnastics. Special features call out the gear needed to perform and the many events gymnasts compete in. Young readers will give this title a perfect 10!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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The American flag, the Statue of Liberty, and US popular culture are all world-famous symbols of the United States. In The American Identity, readers will learn about the history and meaning behind these and other parts of the United States' unique cultural identity. Clear text, helpful sidebars, and color photographs give readers a compelling overview of this important subject. Features include fast facts, a table of contents, a glossary, additional...
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Robotics is envisioned as a field that will make human life easier and better. Part of that vision includes taking care of the sick, injured, and disabled. Caregiving robots are already on the job in some places. From monitoring a person's health to fetching items and cleaning homes to providing companionship, robots are improving people's lives. Readers will discover all the ways that robots can assist when special help is needed. A hands-on activity...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Food wrappers, plastic bottles, napkins, and crumpled-up homework...we create a lot of waste. For people living in cities around the world, garbage collectors come each week to pick up household waste. Not only do garbage collectors lift heavy bins hundreds of times each shift, they also have to wake up very early in the morning and work in harsh weather conditions. Readers will learn what it takes to be a garbage collector and why this difficult...
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Race over the waves on your personal watercraft (PWC). Zip around obstacles at top speed and bolt over the finish line. If your readers love to race among friends and are ready to take their skills to the next level, they can join the personal watercraft-racing world. With practice, readers could become a personal watercraft champions. A glossary, color photographs, and fact boxes add detail to this exciting book.
19) Wrestling
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Two opponents step onto the mat. A test of strength and skill begins. They grapple and push until one is held to the mat. The winner raises their hands and smiles for the crowd! This engaging title provides readers with an introduction to the sport of wrestling through leveled text and engaging photos. Diagrams showcase wrestling gear as well as the boundaries of a wrestling mat. Young readers will be ready to try out ancient sport after reading this...
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IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Everything that we need, Earth provides. All across our planet, plants grow. Earth's forests and plants are one of our valuable natural resources. We pick their fruit, leaves, and seeds for food. We cut their wood for lumber. We harvest them for medicine. Even when we do nothing, plants give us oxygen to breathe. Natural resources are a gift from Earth, but we must use them responsibly. Just as Earth takes care of us, we must take care of its plants....