Jessie Alkire
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850L
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English
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"Investigate famous excavations and the archaeologists and paleontologists who led them with Discovering Fossils. Through fossils such as Mosasaurus and Neanderthal man, readers will discover how we learn about fossils and how they teach us how plants, animals, people, and Earth have changed over time."--
2) Arctic foxes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
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"This title takes readers to arctic fox habitats to understand why arctic foxes are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save arctic foxes and ultimately, Earth. Sidebars, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, and a fact sheet."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
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"Explore the exciting history of medicine from trepanning, germ theory, antibiotics and vaccines, to organ transplants and 3-D printing! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped medical advancement." --
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Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Code It! Programming and Keyboards You Can Create Yourself, kids will make a computer key out of a banana and use popular software programs to code music, game characters, and more! Step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot and use the materials within the makerspace. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Kids will use creativity and problem-solving skills with Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos. Each book focuses on a unique technological device or process. The projects are perfect for makerspaces, whether at home, in the library, or at school. With easy-to-follow instructions, how-to photos, and tips and tricks about working in a makerspace, young makers will be creating in no time! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Readers learn about Ginsburg's early life, her beginnings in law as a clerk in New York, her time as a lawyer for the ACLU, and her service on the US Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title examines captive animal welfare past to present including zoos and marine parks. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and alternatives such as virtual reality parks. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title examines animal experimentation including drug and cosmetic testing and medical research. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and alternatives such as human volunteers and computer models. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Solar Energy
Projects from the history to how we use it today. Then, they'll make s'mores in a solar oven, use solar energy to turn on a light, and more. Each project includes color photos
and easy to follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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English
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Kids will explore one of Earth's important energy resources with Wind Energy Projects from the history of wind energy, to how we use it today. They'll move a car with a balloon, use wind to play a music box, and more. Each project includes color photos and easy to follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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Read all about petrology in Super Simple Rock Cycle Projects. Kids will learn about different types of rocks and how they can change over time. Discover how scientists study rocks to learn about Earth's history. Then, build a sediment jar, make eggshell geodes, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles....
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English
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Read all about mineralogy in Super Simple Mineral Projects. Kids will learn about different types of minerals and their structures. Discover how scientists study minerals and why. Then, experiment with minerals, grow your own minerals, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint...
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Kids will love getting grossed out with Super Gross Animal Projects! They'll learn about some of the world's most gag-worthy creatures. Then discover how to make fun projects inspired by gross animals. Young crafters will follow simple instructions and photos to create slimy snails, leathery snake eggs, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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English
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Read all about paleontology in Super Simple Fossil Projects. Kids will learn about how fossils are created. Discover how scientists study fossils to learn about plants and animals that lived thousands of years ago. Then, make plaster fossils, practice excavating fossils, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles....
15) Poaching
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title examines poaching past to present from illegal food hunting to harvesting elephant tusks and rhinoceros horns. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and solutions such as education to lower demand. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title examines wild animal rehabilitation past to present from early wildlife refuges to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers. Organizations regulating the process are discussed as are opposing viewpoints and solutions such as education and pollution control. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Kids will love getting grossed out with Super Gross Slime and Snot Projects! They'll learn about slime and snot and how they work. Then discover how to make fun projects inspired by these gross substances. Young crafters will follow simple instructions and photos to create eyeball slime, ooey-gooey snot, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
18) Musk Oxen
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title takes readers to musk ox habitats to understand why musk oxen are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save musk oxen and ultimately, Earth. Sidebars, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, and a fact sheet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This title examines farm animal rights past to present from small farms to industrial production. Legislation regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and solutions such as local and organic farming and alternative diets. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Investigate famous excavations and the archaeologists and paleontologists who led them with Exploring Ancient Cities. Through ancient cities such as Pompeii, Troy, and Machu Picchu, readers will discover how we learn about ancient cities and what they teach us about the people who lived in them. Full-color photos and infographics bring these amazing ancient discoveries to life! Table of contents, diagram, map, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are...