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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Description
Honeybees are a crucial part of our food chain. As they gather nectar from flowers to make sweet honey, these bees also play an important role in pollination, helping some plants produce fruit. But large numbers of honeybees are disappearing every year...and no one knows why. Is a fungus killing them? Could a poor diet be the cause? What about changes to bees' natural habitat? In this real-life science mystery, scientists and beekeepers are working...
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Lexile measure
AD 960L
Language
English
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"When it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light? From acclaimed author-illustrator Julia Kuo comes a remarkable picture book about bioluminescence, the light made from living things, and its many forms"--
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
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Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of scorpions and tarantulas. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Walking sticks are among the world's most fascinating insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a walking stick's life-cycle will captivate budding entomologists. Informative sidebars are included that let children learn even more about these wild insects.
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Language
English
Description
Dragonflies are some the world's most beautiful (and fascinating!) insects. And one many children can find right in their backyards! With a simple story, perfect for read-alouds, and colorful illustrations, this scientific look at a dragonfly's life-cycle will captivate little entomologists. Informative sidebars are included that let children learn even more about these amazing insects.
7) Tarantulas
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
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Description
"Tarantulas use strong jaws to catch their prey, but these big spiders aren't as dangerous as some people think! Some can even be pets! Get caught up in all the details about these hairy, silk-spinning creatures"--
8) Scorpion
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"From sharp teeth to deadly venom, animals have many ways to attack. This gripping series highlights eight dangerous creatures, describing what they eat, where they live, and what makes them such a threat"--Back cover.
9) Insects
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Language
English
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"Readers will learn all about insectś life stages, senses, bodies, and the many different kinds, including beetles, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more!"--Publisher.
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English
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"Bumble bees are rather charming, buzzing from flower to flower with their furry black and yellow bodies. Depending on where you live, the bees you see might be escapees from a greenhouse or "bumble bee factory." They might even be descendants of stowaways on Viking ships. Thanks to humans, bumble bees are world travelers, spreading to countries that never hosted bumble bees before. For centuries these insects pollinated our crops. But are they pushing...
11) Dung beetles
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dung beetles are the world's strongest animals. They are famous for rolling animal poop around. Their gross job is important to the world. Find out more facts about these strong insects.
12) Termite
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Language
English
Description
Termites can invade homes and cause a lot of damage. Termites that invade new countries can damage more than just homes. The Formosan subterranean termite was accidentally brought to the United States on infested ships. These invaders have disrupted ecosystems and caused billions of dollars in damage to buildings, crops, and trees. Look inside to learn more about these termite invaders and find out what experts are doing to fight back.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know you share your home with monsters?! In this book explore the menagerie of tiny and unusual creatures-arthropods (insects, mites, and spiders)-found in our lawns and gardens, our food, our beds, our clothes, and even our eyelashes.
You may not know it... but you share your home with monsters!
Some of these monsters are so tiny that they were barely recognized, even by scientists, until the invention of the electron microscope. Although...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The world is crawling with all sorts of bugs and other little critters. But don't be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread deadly diseases. Brace yourself to discover some of the world's tiniest killers.
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English
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Ladybugs are known for their red wings and black spots! But these insects do not start out that way. This title for young readers explores the life cycle of ladybugs from when they hatch to when they fly off to lay more eggs! Leveled text and colorful photos combine to tell readers where ladybugs live, what they eat, and how they grow. Along the way, special features further highlight the insect's size and body parts at each stage of its life. The...
17) Fire Ant
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Language
English
Description
Fire ants are tiny, but they pack a powerful sting. Some kinds of fire ants were accidentally brought to North America from South America in cargo ships. Look inside to learn how these invasive fire ants have spread to many places around the world and why they are a threat to wildlife, human beings, and economies.
18) Bugs
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Language
English
Description
What are bugs? Are all bugs insects? What role do they play in our world? Baby Explorer encourages little ones to explore the world around them, through their five senses of seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, or tasting.
19) Tarántulas
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Las tara'ntulas usan sus fuertes mandi'bulas para atrapar a su presa. Pero estas grandes aran~as no son tan peligrosas como se cree. ¡Algunas hasta pueden ser mascotas! De'jate atrapar por un monto'n de datos sobre estas peludas criaturas que tejen seda.
20) Dragonfly
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Series
Lexile measure
AD 720L
Language
English
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Description
"We can fly straight up or down, backwards or forwards, stop and hover, make hairpin turns--at top speed or in slow motion. And we've been on Earth for around 300 million years. [Learn about dragonflies in this picture book/nonfiction book combination]" --
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