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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
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"Why do we yawn? Are left-handed people more creative? Why do we have fingerprints? When it comes to our bodies, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of the human body"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"Did you know your amazing, incredible body is a living, breathing museum of evolution? ... In The Museum of Odd Body Leftovers, tour guides Wisdom Tooth and Disappearing Kidney lead readers through a wacky museum dedicated to monkey muscles, tail stumps, hiccups, exploding organs, scurvy, and more - all vestigial leftovers structures hanging around in our bodies with stories to tell about our past. By the time we make it to the gift shop, we'll...
3) Boobies
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"A cheeky celebration of boobies! “You have just opened a book about boobies.” Meet the Blue-footed Booby, who does not have any boobies at all, since only mammals have boobies. We learn that mammals have boobies to feed babies - even though milk can also come from plants. And did you know that boobies vary from person to person, that boobies change over time, and that different animals have different numbers of boobies? Witty and wide-ranging,...
5) Summer
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
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Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to summer. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
6) Winter
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to winter. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Did you know that the planet Jupiter has at least fifty moons? Did you know that Albert Einstein's brain was stolen after he died?! Learn more weird-but-true science facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's My Weird School series. Whether you're a kid who wants to learn more about science or simply someone who wants to know how many million times the earth could fit into the sun, this is the book for you!
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English
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"Inside every cell in the human body are tiny molecules that define all of a person's biological traits. Award-winning science author Robert E. Wells explores DNA with curiosity and awe, pairing thrilling facts with clear explanations. Our human DNA might be 99% the same, but that last 1% difference makes each person unique"--
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English
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"From the first immunosuppressant drugs to the first infant heart transplant, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments in transplants. Get to know the scientists responsible for these breakthroughs, and explore science in action" --
10) Snot, sneezes, and super-spreaders: everything you need to know about viruses and how to stop them
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English
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Description
"Discover the extraordinary world of viruses, from their creation and transmission to vaccination. If we didn't know it before, we certainly know it now: viruses can be powerful--so powerful, in fact, that they can hold the world in their grip for months at a time. But what exactly is a virus? Where do they come from and what do they do to our bodies? How do they spread, and what can we do to protect ourselves? Author Marc ter Horst tackles these...
11) The life cycle
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Series
Let's investigate with Nate volume 04
Language
English
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Description
The PBS television host and his team of young scientists turn into seeds, tadpoles, and caterpillars to learn about the life cycles of different creatures, and discover what is necessary for something to be alive. Includes experiment and glossary.
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Series
Lexile measure
1050L
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English
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"This hilarious, thoroughly researched book explains exactly how the microorganisms we know as germs are responsible for so much grossness. Kids will learn all about what germs (a general term for four specific microorganisms) actually are, how we get sick, how the human immune system works, and the best ways to stay healthy. Humans have gone from not knowing germs existed to using them to help lessen the effects of climate change. As readers delve...
14) Human Body
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English
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"The human body is a bit like its own universe: each limb, organ, and body system is a remarkable world to explore. Everything functions in sync to make the body the most amazing and complex machine we know of. Fascinating facts about the body are clearly explained in this accessible and appealing text, which mirrors the pages of a comic book. Essential concepts are highlighted in inviting boxes and detailed diagrams. Young scientists can assess their...
15) Project body
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English
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The more people learn about their hardworking heart, breathtaking lungs, and brilliant brain, the more they marvel at the amazing machine that's called the human body.
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Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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Description
"Adolescents are no strangers to stress. Here's a book just for them that explores the science behind that sweaty, heart-racing, under-pressure feeling they sometimes get as they struggle to navigate their changing world. It covers the fight-or-flight reaction to sudden danger, how people cope with chronic stress, how trauma can affect the brain, the ways athletes put pressure to work and the surprising treatments scientists have found for stress...
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