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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 4
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In April 1987, the last wild California condor was captured and taken into captivity along with the other twenty-six remaining birds of his kind. Having roamed the skies of what is now North and Central America for thousands of years, many people thought these remarkable, distinguished birds would never fly freely again. But never say never.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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"It's July on Alaska's North Slope, and scientist Denver Holt is in Utqiagvik surveying nests. Denver has been coming here since 1992, and the snowy owls he studies have been coming here much longer: thousands of years. With its mix of coastal, low-elevation tundra and a rich presence of lemmings, the North Slope is the only area in Alaska where snowy owls regularly nest. How do snowy owls decide where they will nest? How do they manage to arrive...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 850L
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English
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"Zoos are amazing places to see and learn about the many native and exotic of animals that inhabit this world. Some animals are plentiful while others are threatened or in danger of extinction. Zookeepers not only feed and care for these animals, they may also be helping to conserve and protect whole species through breeding and “head start” programs. Follow the extraordinary duties of these unusual animal helpers in this behind-the-scenes photographic...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Where else could you stay dry while visiting aquatic animals from around the world? Only in an aquarium can you visit and learn about all these different local and exotic animals. Aquarium staff care for and teach about these animals, as well as work to conserve and protect threatened and endangered species. Follow this behind-the-scenes photographic journal as it leads you into the wondrous world of aquariums and the animal helpers who work there....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Zoos are amazing places to see and learn about the many native and exotic of animals that inhabit this world. Some animals are plentiful while others are threatened or in danger of extinction. Zookeepers not only feed and care for these animals, they may also be helping to conserve and protect whole species through breeding and "head start" programs. Follow the extraordinary duties of these unusual animal helpers in this behind-the-scenes photographic...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
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Where else could you stay dry while visiting aquatic animals from around the world? Only in an aquarium can you visit and learn about all these different local and exotic animals. Aquarium staff care for and teach about these animals, as well as work to conserve and protect threatened and endangered species. Follow this behind-the-scenes photographic journal as it leads you into the wondrous world of aquariums and the animal helpers who work there....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Just as tiny kittens and puppies grow into bigger cats and dogs, wild animal babies grow into adults too. These full-grown animals may no longer be cute and cuddly. Their wild instincts may kick in. They can become very large, even dangerous. What happens to these exotic pets when owners realize they can no longer care for them but they can't be returned to the wild? And what about big predators that get hurt or sick? This photographic journal takes...
8) Smokejumper
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a smokejumper. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
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When a tanker truck tips over and spills toxic chemicals on a busy highway, it's time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how HazMat teams prepare to deal with toxic chemicals and other dangerous substances. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to clean up dangerous spills and keep people safe.
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Our communities would be a very dirty place without the help from sanitation workers. This fascinating nonfiction book allows readers to appreciate the hard work that goes into waste management and allows for opportunities to compare and contrast sanitation from the past with the present. Helpful text, colorful images, and intriguing facts aid in teaching readers about garbage dumps, landfills, trash compactors, and recycling.
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The Asian elephant is one of Earth's most intriguing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened.
Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save Asian elephants, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering Asian elephants and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them.
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Are you concerned about the environment? That might be a potential clue to your future career! This book explores what a career in environmentalism might look like. Readers will discover how their interests can lead to a lifelong future career. Aligned to curriculum standards and 21st Century Skills, Career Clues for Kids prepares readers for a successful future. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sidebars, and author biographies. Author/Illustrator...
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Geothermal energy makes use of the energy already present within the earth. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution!
17) Wind Energy
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Wind energy harnesses the power of the wind. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is used, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution!
18) Solar Energy
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Solar energy harnesses the power of the sun. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it works, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how they may get involved in this exciting growing field some day. Get ready for an Energy Revolution!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
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"In the 1990s, scientists lived inside Biosphere 2 (Biosphere 1 is the Earth itself) for two years, trying to figure out if colonizing Mars would ever be possible. Now scientists don't live there but instead conduct all sorts of studies and experiments aimed to help us better understand our environment and especially understand what sort of things are happening to it due to climate change and other man-made problems. It's a unique take on the Scientists...
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