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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
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English
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Some of the most powerful things in the world are so tiny they can't be seen with the naked eye! Readers will be amazed at what they see when they take a glance at the world of the mini but mighty through this captivating nonfiction title. With remarkable images and graphics, and informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, readers are able to explore and discover such micros as DNA, atoms, bacteria, phytoplankton, and nanotechnology items...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Explore whether there's a factual basis for beliefs and sayings about the microscopic world. Readers will find out if microbes are really the most deadly creatures on Earth, whether washing your hands with soap and water really gets rid of germs, and if it is true that microbes have saved millions of lives.
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"When people think of life forms, they often think of animals and plants. Not all organisms fit into these two groups. Protists are a hugely diverse group of organisms. They are usually tiny and made up of just a single cell. This valuable resource features colorful photographs that correlate very closely to details of the narrative, encouraging readers to develop a deeper understanding of the book's material as well as key concepts related to elementary...
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"Microbes are everywhere! They live on and under the ground. They live in all kinds of water on Earth, even around the hottest deep-sea vents. They even live on and inside your body! Since the advent of powerful microscopes, scientists have been studying our world's smallest denizens. Many people get scared just hearing the words 'bacteria,' 'fungus,' and 'virus' because of the diseases they cause. However, scientists have discovered many beneficial...
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"Most people automatically associate bacteria with illness. However, 99 percent of all bacteria are either harmless to humans or actually helpful. For instance, we would not be able to digest food without our gut bacteria. Plants would not grow without bacteria to break down the nutrients in the soil for them. In fact, bacteria's ability to break things down is so helpful that scientists are working on harnessing it to clear plastic, oil, and other...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
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English
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"Battling Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive look at one of science's biggest challenges. Includes a look at the history of the topic, recent breakthroughs, key facts to consider, and questions that remain unanswered."--
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1050L
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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...
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