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2022.
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English
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"Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is real. When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington State University, had devoted much of his career to the search for Bigfoot, she couldn't quite believe it. A natural skeptic and a strong believer...
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Lexile measure
1010L
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English
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Call of the wild: 'Mush on!' Buck does not read the newspapers. If he had, he'd have known that for good strong dogs like himself trouble is brewing. Man has found gold and because of that Buck is kidnapped and dragged away from his sunny home to become a sledge dog in the harsh and freezing North. With strength, imagination and cunning on his side Buck must fight for survival. But will he ever trust Man again?
White Fang: The adventures in the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 1460L
Language
English
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"Monarch butterflies swooped through and people wondered, "Where do they go?" In 1976 the world learned: after migrating, the monarchs roost by the millions in an oyamel grove in Mexico. This was a mystery that could only be solved when people worked as a team."--
4) Dinosaurs
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Lexile measure
IG 780L
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English
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Caldecott Honor winner Steve Jenkins introduces By the Numbers infographic readers, chock full of incredible infographs and stunning, full color cut-paper illustrations. Dinosaurs will explore the world of these extinct giants, still living large in our imaginations today.
5) Triceratops
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 1888, scientists searching for dinosaur bones found an enormous head like none they had ever seen before. They named it Triceratops, meaning 'three-horned face.' As they discovered more bones, they learned more and more about this 'new' dinosaur. With this book, you too can go back in time millions of years to explore the world of Triceratops. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and...
6) Animal Minds
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English
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book examines how animals think and the ways scientists study their cognitive abilities. What's going on inside their heads?
A deep dive into the minds of animals and how they think.
Wouldn't it be amazing to see inside the mind of a lion, a gorilla, an octopus or even a bee? In Animal Minds: What Are They Thinking?, author...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
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"The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Mosasaurus and learn about how they ruled the water. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
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This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the platypus: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community's reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the platypus's life and what makes it special or different.
10) Deep-Sea Fish
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English
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Did you know that many deep-sea fish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent deep-sea fish-and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures. Author/Illustrator...
11) Shrimp and Krill
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English
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Did you know that some shrimp and krill make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent shrimp and krill-and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words...
12) Jellyfish
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English
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Did you know that some jellyfish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent jellyfish-and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative...
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English
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Did you know that some octopuses and squid make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent octopuses and squid-and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key...
14) Plankton
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English
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Did you know that some plankton make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates or scare off predators. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent plankton-and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
"Newbery-Honor winning author Joyce Sidman explores the extraordinary life and scientific discoveries of Maria Merian, who discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented the science behind the mystery in this visual biography that features many original paintings by Maria herself."--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
410L
Language
English
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"The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Stegosaurus and learn about how they use their spikes. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography"--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
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"The My Dinosaur Adventure series introduces early readers to the coolest creatures in history. In this book, meet a Spinosaurus and learn about how they use their sail. Through simple sentences, early readers will develop word recognition and improve their reading skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography"--
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Follow Boone and Crockett Club member W. Douglas Burden and his wife on their expedition to the lost world of the Dutch East Indies in the 1920s in search of what many considered direct descendants of dinosaurs and what others thought may be true dragons-the impressive and fierce Komodo dragon (Varanus Komodoensis). Not only did their party find the giant lizards, they were able harvest many for display in museums as well as capture live specimens,...
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English
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Did you know that fireflies and some other insects, including glowworms, make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about fireflies and glowworms--and get ready for a glow show! Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures. Author/Illustrator biography...
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