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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Acclaimed science author Sandra Markle offers a fascinating look at Gobi bears—the rarest bears on the planet. These adorable animals face threats ranging from illegal gold miners to climate change. Find out more about these bears, which are considered a national treasure in Mongolia, and learn what scientists are doing to help this critically endangered species.
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Language
English
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"Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many items that are made from trees. But it doesn't stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of live trees--and the environmental danger to trees posed by forest fires, floods, and deforestation. Kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well."--
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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In this lyrical STEM gem, follow 12 bird species as their babies begin their first migration down the majestic flyway.
An educational picture book in which lyrical text and impressionistic-style illustrations follow the life cycles of twelve migrating birds, representing the species who use the Mississippi flyway route. Back matter includes additional facts about flyways, migration, and each of the featured birds.
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Lexile measure
NC 1030L
Language
English
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"This STEM-based nonfiction illustrated picture book introduces readers to several well-known animal and insect endlings, the last known survivors of a species, while discussing the mass extinction crisis facing our planet and what kids can do to make a difference."--
Author
Lexile measure
AD 710L
Language
English
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Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude of The Mess That We Made. With rhythmic language and captivating art, this cumulative tale portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas. Includes a back section with facts about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, ocean pollution, and Calls to Action for kids and grown-ups to share.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 570L
Language
English
Description
"Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag became two. Then ten. Then a hundred. ... Something had to change. Isatou Ceesay was that change. She found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community" --
Author
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
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"A raindrop has billions of stories to tell. In fact, THIS raindrop has been here since time began! Dive into this beautiful tale of how water has been flowing and falling all around us, fueling and forming much of what we have seen and used for millions of years."--Back cover.
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Lexile measure
AD 860L
Language
English
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From the author and illustrator duo who created the award-winning I Have the Right to Be a Child comes this beautifully illustrated picture book about a child's right to advocate for the environment they live in. Told from the perspective of a child, this colorful and vibrant book explores what it means to be a child who dreams of a beautiful future for their planet.
14) Water
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English
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"Water. It is crucial for life on Earth, and it is everywhere. It is also the only substance on Earth that naturally has three forms : it can be a liquid, a solid, or a gas. Why is water so important for life?" --
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English
Description
"Yoshi's Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, an injured loggerhead turtle who was rescued and rehabilitated in South Africa. After many happy years, Yoshi let her aquarium staff know that it was time for her to move on. Would Yoshi be safe? Would she know what to do? After lots of preparation by Yoshi and here carers - and plenty of friendly back scratches for Yoshi - the determined loggerhead set off on an incredible journey to...
17) Finding home
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
A koala mother faces two challenges: protecting herself and her joey from the raging bushfire, and finding food after their home range is destroyed. Her journey brings her closer to the world of humans than she has ever been before--but it's a risk she must take. Based on the real-life story of a koala nicknamed Cinders that survived two bushfires.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
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Description
Starting life as a seed, a clonal grove of quaking Aspens grows into one of the world's oldest and largest organisms, whose future is now uncertain. Includes factual information on Pando, aspens, and trees, as well as a glossary.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
"The Waste Cycle covers the entire life cycle from beginning to end - and back again - for a truly big-picture look at how things are sourced, made, used and then trashed and/or recycled into new materials. Plastic plates made from pig pee? Drinkable wastewater? Strange (and gross!) but soon-to-be true! Divided into 9 chapters, The Waste Cycle explores the life cycle of a different raw material a kid might typically tote in his or her backpack on...
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