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IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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790L
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"When separated from his fellow scientists on the ice in the Arctic, Joe must learn how to survive in the harsh climate. Joe builds an igloo, goes ice fishing, and makes a few animal friends in this engaging title."--
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First published in 1915, "Travels in Alaska" is a collection of essays and recollections by John Muir of his time spent in Alaska. Muir is often referred to as the "Father of the National Parks" and "John of the Mountains" and is most famous for his tireless work to preserve, study, and appreciate the natural world. Muir devoted many years of his life to the protection of the forests and mountains of the Western United States and advocated for making...
4) Sila
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2015
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English
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In Inuit mythology, "sila" means air, climate, or breath. Bilodeau's play of the same name examines the competing interests shaping the future of the Canadian Arctic and local Inuit population. Equal parts Inuit myth and contemporary Arctic policy, the play Sila features puppetry, spoken word poetry, and three different languages (English, French, and Inuktitut).
There is more afoot in the Arctic than one might think. On Baffin Island in the
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How does the human mind transform space into place, or land into landscape? For more than three decades, William L. Fox has looked at empty landscapes and the role of the arts to investigate the way humans make sense of space. In Terra Antarctica, Fox continues this line of inquiry as he travels to the Antarctic, the largest and most extreme desert on earth." This contemporary travel narrative interweaves artistic, cartographic, and scientific images...
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"An iceberg shears, floats, melts and moves in the Antarctic Ocean through the seasons: first in spring as it watches penguins trek across the ice, and then in summer when it sees humpback whales and orca gather. When fall arrives, the iceberg is trapped in the ice for the winter freeze. The following spring will bring t of its life cycle. But if you think this is the end of the journey, look closer - out in the ocean, a new iceberg begins"...
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"Meltdown is an illustrated, middle-grade science book that tells the story of glaciers--the ancient, frozen landforms that are essential for the health of the planet. But all is not well: The glaciers are melting, faster and faster every year, and their disappearance will fundamentally change the world as we know it. Through immersive text, and rich, realistic illustrations, readers will learn what glaciers are, how they form, and about the vital...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1100L
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English
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Describes how global warming is causing the ice in Earth's cryosphere to melt, resulting in unexpected discoveries of archaeological artifacts that provide insights into how ancient civilizations lived.
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960L
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"Climate change is causing Arctic ice to melt quicker than it can be replaced. But what happens when there is less Arctic ice? Discover what Arctic sea ice is and why it is important, how scientists measure it, and the consequences of losing it. Then learn about the ways that people are working to preserve Arctic ice" --
10) The greatest polar expedition of all time: the Arctic mission to the epicenter of climate change
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"A captain's tell-all about the world's largest Arctic expedition--an illuminating account of seafaring adventure, Arctic natural history, and cutting-edge climate science. The book about the Mosaic Expedition: as seen in the documentary film Arctic Drift, Atmospheric scientist Markus Rex recounts the monumental Arctic expedition he captained for one year in this gripping and authoritative book. A groundbreaking step towards understanding the climate...
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