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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
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English
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique and defining characteristics of Antarctica. Young readers will learn about this continent's landscape, biomes, climate, wildlife, culture, and more. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, maps help readers locate the continent, and an At a Glance summary provides quick facts for easy reference."--
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Lexile measure
860L
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English
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From the mountainous terrain of West Virginia to the low-lying coastal wetlands of southern Florida, the South is one of the most geographically diverse regions within the United States. Exploring the South examines the distinct features that make up the South, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table...
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Lexile measure
790L
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English
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The West, the largest region in the United States, encompasses varied landscapes. It stretches across arid deserts, the Alaskan tundra, and the tropical Hawaiian islands. Exploring the West looks at this region's defining features, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and diverse cultures. 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,...
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Lexile measure
800L
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English
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The Southwest region of the United States encompasses vast canyons, high plateaus, sandy deserts, and the wide-open grasslands of the Great Plains. Exploring the Southwest introduces readers to the defining features that make this region unique, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
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From Stonehenge to the Bermuda Triangle, there are many places on Earth that remain a mystery to scientists! Readers will discover these curious places--and more!--as they move through this fascinating nonfiction title. This mysterious book features detailed images, informational text, and stimulating facts and theories in conjunction with upper-level features, such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.
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Español
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From Stonehenge to the Bermuda Triangle, there are many places on Earth that remain a mystery to scientists! Readers will discover these curious places--and more!--as they move through this fascinating nonfiction title that has been translated into Spanish. This book features detailed images, informational text, and stimulating facts and theories in conjunction with upper-level features, such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
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English
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"Did you know the deepest parts of the ocean are still largely unexplored? Courageous explorers risk their lives to go to these great ocean depths. Other explorers journey into deep volcanoes, caves, and mines. Who are they and why are they seeking a glimpse of the world deep below Earth's surface?"--cover.
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Español
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From Stonehenge to the Bermuda Triangle, there are many places on Earth that remain a mystery to scientists! Readers will discover these curious places--and more!--as they move through this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. This mysterious book features detailed images, informational text, and stimulating facts and theories in conjunction with upper-level features, such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.
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English
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For many decades, courageous men and women have ventured to our planet's foreboding icy regions. These brave explorers risk life and limb in the name of science or for the thrill of adventure. Who are these thrill seekers and why do they do it? Turn the pages to find out!
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Of all the places to explore on Earth, remote places are often said to be the most challenging. Yet brave explorers travel to the most remote corners of the world, pushing through vast forests, icy polar regions, and other landscapes. Who are these adventurers and why do they do it? Turn the pages to find out!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
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English
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"Think you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains, and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about natural wonders"--
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How did we get from 20-foot-long maps to GPS devices small enough to fit in the palm of our hands? How does GPS work and what can it tell us? How do ancient mapmaking techniques used by the Romans and Greeks influence the satellite technologies we use today? The history of mapmaking is full of remarkable characters who charted the unknown with an ever-changing set of tools. In Mapping and Navigation: The History and Science of Finding Your Way, kids...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
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The amount of oxygen available at the highest place on Earth is just under 7 percent. Explorers risk their lives and test their lungs traveling to these great heights atop mountains. Who are these adventurers and why do they do it?
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