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1) Great Lakes
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"The Great Lakes contain about 6 quadrillion gallons (23 quadrillion liters) of fresh water. That is enough to cover the entire United States with water 9.5 feet (2.9 meters) deep. Discover more in Great Lakes, one of the titles in the Natural Wonders of the World series." -- back cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Almost 20,000 years ago, Earth's climate began to warm. Because of the changing temperatures, a miles-thick ice sheet started to shift. As the ice sheet moved, it carved deep pits in the land and left water in its wake. This melted ice filled the new cavities. This is the story of America's Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Enriched with stunning photographs and informative fact boxes and sidebars, this educational text sheds...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
350L
Language
English
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Description
About 20,000 years ago, much of North America was covered by glaciers. As the glaciers receded, they scoured the landscape, leaving behind basins that filled with freshwater. Kids will learn about glaciation and how the basins filled. They ll be surprised to learn the Great Lakes, which were carved by glaciers, hold about twenty percent of the world s freshwater!
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 640L
Language
English
Description
It's a summer day so beautiful and peaceful that Hattie, paddling in her canoe in the middle of a lake, can't help but sing. In the deep water below, a creature is lurking. He's huge and green, with a long, long neck and he rarely leaves his lair. But on this day, he hears something sweet and inviting. He hears a song. What happens when the creature rises to the surface is nothing short of magical. Can a young girl and an enormous lake monster become...
6) Hey, water!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 410L
Language
English
Description
"As the girl discovers water in nature, in weather, in her home, and even inside her own body, water comes to life, and kids will find excitement and joy in water and its many forms"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 1130L
Language
English
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Description
"Following the alphabet this book uses poetry and expository text to explore the history of lighthouses on the Great Lakes, detailing famous structures, local lore, as well as notable moments in Great Lakes history"--Provided by the publisher.
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Language
English
Description
Leelo has spent her entire life on Endla, coexisting with the bloodthirsty Forest and respecting the poisonous lake that protects her island from outsiders who seek to destroy it. But as much as Leelo cares for her community, she struggles to accept that her younger brother will be exiled by his next birthday, unless he gains the magic of enchanted song so vital to Endla. When Leelo sees a young outsider on the verge of drowning in the lake, she knows...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
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Description
"Big bodies. Razor-sharp teeth. Crushing jaws. Great white sharks are some of the most feared sharks. Some people say they seek out people as food. But this is a myth. Attacks on people are very rare. Some people say great whites live only in warm waters. This is a myth too! You can't believe everything you hear! Readers will bust more myths about these top ocean predators, and discover why the protection of these amazing creatures is so important."--...
11) A lake in winter
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Series
Lexile measure
380L
Language
English
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Description
Engage readers with a story of what happens to a lake in winter. Readers are introduced to different animals and plants that live in lakes and learn how they survive the winter. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
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Description
"Snatch! A great white leaps out of the water to catch a seal. How did it get its dinner? It used its superpowers! From a super sense of smell to super speed, a shark's body is built for one thing-hunting. Its nostrils can smell some substances 10,000 times better than people! Low light? No problem! A shark's eyes see well in dim light. A shark can even detect electricity that comes from prey. Readers will find out how these abilities and more have...
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 9
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
Discusses dolphins and sharks, their ocean habitats, and general information about oceans and oceanography.
15) Ocean life
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Series
Lexile measure
AD 560L
Language
English
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Description
An exploration of marine animals.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
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Description
"The water's fine! Come on in! But wait-there are sharks in it! Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkelers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard sharks. Some thrill-seekers even cage dive to get face-to-face with the giant toothy jaws of great whites! Readers will find out how scientists and adventurers alike are getting up close to all kinds of shark species...
17) Deep-sea dive
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Dorothy Ann accidentally loses Jyoti's high-tech locket in the ocean, Ms. Frizzle's class travels down through the layers of the sea to retrieve it. Includes glossary.
18) Lost and found
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Series
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
Things have changed for Samantha. She leaves quiet Mount Bedford for the bustle of New York City and the company of Aunt Cornelia's ten-year-old twin sisters, Agnes and Agatha. This pair is good at getting into mischief, and at bringing Samantha with them. When the three of them visit Grandmary's summer home, their adventure leads to danger on Goose Lake -- the same lake where Samantha's parents drowned! Then word comes that Samantha's neighbor Nellie...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Lava shoots in the air, then bubbles down mountains, flattening, burning, and boiling everything in its path. The destructive forces of volcanoes are terrifying and well-known. But what about their other forces? Volcanoes can spur new growth of plants and trees. In the water, they create an environment where coral reefs and sea life can thrive. In fact, the meeting of volcanic fire and ocean water gave way to life on Earth. Award-winning children's...
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