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1) Fossil
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
Description
Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"What is the biggest animal in the world right now? The answer to that question can be found on land, in the sky, and in the seas. The world is filled with amazing giant creatures of all kinds. What mega-sized, mega-cool creatures live on Earth today?"--Back cover.
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English
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An essential book for anyone who's ever been captivated by horses, The Age of the Horse is a breathtaking exploration of the enduring connection between humans and Equus caballus. Equestrian expert Susanna Forrest presents a unique, sweeping panorama of the animal's prominent role in societies around the world and across time. Fifty-six million years ago, the earliest equid walked the earth-and beginning with the first-known horse-keepers of the Copper...
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Lexile measure
580L
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English
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"Tyrannosaurus rex had sharp teeth that could bite through bone, and Triceratops must have been an intimidating sight with their large frills and prominent horns. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Cretaceous period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or predators lurking under the waves? Many of these animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Cretaceous as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"For thousands of years, horses and humans lived, worked, and played together, side by side. From the time they were first domesticated to the invention of the wheel, saddle, bit, and bridle, horses brought far-flung lands closer together at the speed of a gallop. Trade, agriculture, transportation, and more were expanded in new ways - all made possible by the power of the horses ... An encyclopedic look at this magnificent animal, Horse Power...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Of all the animals on the planet, dogs have the widest range of roles in our daily lives. They're protectors, helpers, lifesavers-but most of all, they're family. And they've taken a fascinating journey to get to this point. Long ago, early wolves evolved from fierce predators into trusted partners. They became dogs! While we know dogs to be lovable and full of personality, they have also historically improved our lives in many practical ways, like...
11) Cheetahs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
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Description
Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the cheetah! Readers will discover the cheetah's unique body features that make it the world's fastest sprinter. Also covered are the cheetah's diet, hunting methods, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby cheetah, from cub to independence. Maps highlight cheetah territory,...
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English
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"Award-winning author Simon Barnes selects the one hundred animals who have had the greatest impact on humanity and on whom humanity has had the greatest effect. He shows how we have domesticated animals for food and for transport, and how animals powered agriculture, making civilisation possible. In short, he charts the close relationship between humans and animals, finding examples from around the planet that bring the story of life on earth vividly...
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English
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"From elaborate Victorian cat funerals to a Regency era pony who took a ride in a hot air balloon, Mimi Matthews shares some of the quirkiest and most poignant animal tales of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Meet Fortune, the Pug who bit Napoleon on his wedding night, and Looty, the Pekingese sleeve dog who was presented to Queen Victoria after the 1860 sacking of the Summer Palace in Peking. The four-legged friends of Lord Byron, Emily Bronte,...
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English
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“A sharp analysis of the quest for unreal critters―cryptids, as they are called―and the people who pursue them . . . entertaining and thoroughly documented.” —The Wall Street Journal
Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. Now comes a book from...
Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. Now comes a book from...
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Series
Lexile measure
570L
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English
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"The giant, flightless Thunderbird was a creature so legendary tales of the animal are still told today. With their size and skills as predators, it's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the day. But many of the large animals of the Pleistocene epoch were not dinos. Become a paleontologist as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover who was and was not a dino."--
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Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
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"At first, small dinos scampered along on small legs. But it wasn't long before long-necked sauropods began to tower over the landscape. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Triassic period. But what about other fierce creatures roaming the land and lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Triassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time...
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Lexile measure
610L
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English
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"Allosaurs hunted with sharp teeth, and Steogosaurs developed bones like armor to stay safe from fierce predators. It's no wonder dinos ruled Earth back in the Jurassic period. But what about creatures flying high in the sky or the predators lurking under the waves? Many of those animals were not dinos. Become a paleontologist of the Jurassic as you explore colorful illustrations and fabulous fossil photos to take a trip back in time and discover...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
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"From vehicles and weapons to robots and service animals, the tools of the US military are truly amazing. Ready for Military Action takes you on the front lines with some of the most fascinating technology, gear, vehicles, and animals being used by the US armed forces. Learn more about the history behind these tools and technologies and how the US military uses them today to get its job done."--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
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"Great White Sharks are gigantic - but what else used to swim in the oceans that might be bigger? Readers will discover fascinating creatures and compare their incredible sizes to modern day settings."--
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