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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1050L
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English
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Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake. This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces--from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably...
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English
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Want to make sense of accounting basics but don't know where to begin? This new edition of Accounting For Dummies helps you speak your accountant's language with ease-minimizing confusion as you maximize profits. Written in plain English, it quickly gets you up to speed on how to manage inventory, report income and expenses for private or public companies, evaluate profit margins, analyze business strengths and weaknesses, manage budgets for a better...
Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"When it comes to size, great white sharks and elephants are relatively similar-but if pitted against each other in battle, would this matter? Readers of this innovative volume follow along with a battle of these big beasts to find out! Along the way, they learn about factors such as adaptations, strength, and speed. At the end, readers will be able to use the information they've absorbed to make an educated guess about who they think would win the...
4) Cat
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1010L
Language
English
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"Explore the world of the cat, discovering the wonders of both wild cats and domesticated breeds. Find out about fearsome feline predators, super-sharp senses, and common cat characteristics."--
5) Ocean
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1160L
Language
English
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Explores the diversity of life in the sea, including predators and prey, the coral reef, and life in the twilight zone of the ocean, with information on products of the ocean, ocean explorers, and preservation of this natural resource.
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Why are you attracted to a certain "type?" Why are you a morning person? Why do you vote the way you do? From a witty new voice in popular science comes a clever, life-changing look at what makes you you. Mixing cutting-edge research and relatable humor, Pleased to Meet Me is filled with fascinating insights that shine a light on who we really are--and how we might become our best selves.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
280L
Language
English
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"Grab a map to find out! It can help you learn about how you relate to your surroundings, beginning with your own house and town, and moving out to other territories and countries ... Gives you the language to describe where in the world you are, and examples of how to draw your special places on the planet" --
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This guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first stitch-and will keep you crocheting as you gain experience! The Complete Crochet Course explains all the tools, materials, and techniques you need, from choosing a hook and yarn to seaming, working in the round, handling specialty stitches, and adding details. Ten patterns are perfectly designed for novices eager to complete their first projects, while intermediates can enjoy mastering even...
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"No one needs to be told that our lives are filled with more anxiety than ever before. We know it. Our bodies can feel it. The questions we really need to answer "Why?" and "Is there anything we can do about it?" Dr. John Delony decided to get to the root of the issue by mapping out a plan to understand where our anxiety is coming from and the actions we can take to change it (because he's been there too). Over the past twenty years, he's learned...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Provides information about the people, battles, and events of America's battle for independence, including what daily life was like for Americans caught up in the conflict, the type of arms used by both armies, and the battle for the South.
12) World War II
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets...
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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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""The oceans have always shaped human lives," writes marine biologist Helen Scales in her vibrant new book The Brilliant Abyss, but the surface and the very edges have so far mattered the most. "However, one way or another, the future ocean is the deep ocean." A golden era of deep-sea discovery is underway. Revolutionary studies in the deep are rewriting the very notion of life on Earth and the rules of what is possible. In the process, the abyss...
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English
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"The Noom Mindset, created by the leading digital health company that has helped millions achieve their weight and health goals, deconstructs habits around the core drivers of body weight: what we eat and how much we move. You'll discover how your habits around eating and weight management are impacted by your own self-confidence, stress, habits, lifestyle choices, and the rollercoaster of motivation (yes, it's supposed to go up and down). Best of...
16) Train
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Take a ride through railway history, guided by expert engineers and innovators. From the first pioneering steam locomotives to today's high-speed maglev lines, discover how the train revolutionized travel and industry, and helped shape the course of history" --
17) Shark
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1170L
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure
1150L
Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times-bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Everything Bad Is Good for You, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. In this illustrated volume, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences....
19) Penguins!
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
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"In this new edition vetted by experts, learn about some of the seventeen different kinds of penguins. With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to zoology concepts, describing where and how penguins live, what they eat, and how they hatch their young. With updated information on species classifications, habitat ranges, and prehistoric penguins."--
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"Let's say you set out to learn a new subject or skill, and you succeed. That's great. You've added to your knowledge and abilities. But it's limited to just that one thing you've learned. Now imagine that instead, the skill you learn is...how to learn. Once you know how to learn-smarter, faster, and better-you can apply it to anything. You can learn to master your mindset or your motivation, or use the methods to pick up martial arts, music, marketing,...
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