Laura K Murray
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Wild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours, or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Awesome places can be found all over our world. But which ones are the deepest, tallest, or hottest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme places on our planet."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Does the buzzing of a bee make you want to run away? Well, those little insects do a lot more than sting! They help pollinate many plants. We wouldn't have honey without them. And we've learned a lot from the homes they build."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Discover why TREES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Trees are great for shade in the summer. And we use them build our homes. But what else do trees do? A lot! They help keep the air clean. They provide shelter for animals. And they can even help prevent landslides. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Trees? will have young researchers...
5) Oregon Trail
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Excitement over the West inspired thousands of Americans in the mid-1800s to start new lives on the other side of the continent. The Oregon Trail follows the trials and hopes of the emigrants' journeys. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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English
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This title looks at the issues surrounding terrorist attacks in the United States that are carried out by people living in the country. It examines the history of such attacks and explores the responses of law enforcement, politicians, and communities affected by the violence.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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World War II, the deadliest conflict in human history, featured many stunning technological breakthroughs. World War II Technology explores how aircraft carriers, radar, and the atomic bomb turned the tide of the conflict. 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: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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LeBron James: NBA Champion examines the life and career of a player who's been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world-famous philanthropist. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discover why soil is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists.
What's so great about soil? A lot, actually! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this often overlooked-or even annoying-part of nature is essential to our world. We need soil to grow crops and construct buildings and roads. Soil is even important to the air we breathe! With eye-popping photographs, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back...
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English
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The Taj Mahal, a majestic mausoleum in India, continues to amaze visitors with its beauty nearly 400 years after its construction. Engineering the Taj Mahal discusses the emperor behind the famous structure, the precise engineering used by the designers, and the ways in which India is preserving the mausoleum so that it can continue to impress future generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
12) Sacagawea
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How much do you know about Sacagawea? Find out the facts you need to know about this American Indian who helped guide the Lewis and Clark Expedition. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
15) Ocean Energy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Throughout the world's oceans, the tides are always in motion. In Ocean Energy, learn how scientists harness this motion to generate clean electricity, discover where ocean energy is being used today, and explore what the future of this technology may hold. 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...
16) Marian Anderson
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English
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How much do you know about Marian Anderson? Find out the facts you need to know about this singer. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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This title examines the life and career of the lawyer and senator who was elected vice president of the United States in 2020. Harris became the first female vice president, as well as the first Black and Asian American vice president. Features include a glossary, web resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Sources for further research...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The Vietnam War helped show that more advanced technology does not always win wars. Vietnam War Technology explores how guerrilla tactics, helicopters, and chemical weapons influenced the course of the conflict. 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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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Discover why poop is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists.
Ever ask yourself, "Do we really need poop?" Well, the answer is…YES! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this not-so-lovely part of nature is essential to our world. In fact, we need poop to help crops grow and replenish soil. Certain animals even eat poop for nutrients! With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Young science fans learn why RAIN is important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book.
Rainy day got you down? Just remember, rain is necessary to all life on Earth! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this often overlooked-and sometimes annoying-part of nature is important to our world. We need rain to grow fruits and vegetables and replenish lakes and rivers. Rain is even important to the air we breathe! With plentiful photos,...