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1) I ride
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Lexile measure
BR 110L
Language
English
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"Carefully leveled text and full-color photographs invite readers to explore the types of transportation people use. Pairs with the fiction book From the Train"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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In every age, science and technology have advanced human civilization. From architecture to engineering, medicine to transportation, humans have invented extraordinary wonders. Transportation technology has seen significant changes over the centuries. Ancient people traveled on foot and on the backs of animals. People invented wheels and sailing ships, which helped them travel farther and carry larger loads. Fast forward to modern cars, subways, and...
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English
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"There was no looking back after the wheel was invented. It allowed people to build carts to transport their goods and, eventually, those carts turned into means of transportation for people. But there were also horses, and donkeys, and bullocks for transporting goods and people. There were stagecoaches, and trains, and cars. And there were boats-all kinds of boats-and all kinds of airplanes. People are very good at inventing ways to make their lives...
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Thinkcities volume 3
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English
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"Congested city streets are noisy and thick with cars and trucks, while pedestrians and cyclists are squeezed to the dangerous edges--but does it have to be this way? Imagine a city where we aren't stuck in cars, where clean air makes it easier to breathe, and where transit is easy to access--and on time. Imagine a city where streets are for people! This fun, accessible and ultimately hopeful book explores sustainable transportation around the globe,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Description
From NPR correspondent Keith O' Brien comes this thrilling Young Readers' edition of the untold story about pioneering women, including Amelia Earhart, who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s--and won. In the years between World War I and World War II, airplane racing was one of the most popular sports in America. Thousands of fans flocked to multiday events, and the pilots who competed in these...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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"Celebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move through air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked and Girls Think of Everything"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
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"Leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs take readers through the cultural and technological advances that affected transportation through time. Readers will compare life in the past to life today. An infographic and What Do You Think? sidebars and an activity encourage deeper inquiry. Features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index."--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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How do you get around your neighborhood? From buses and trains to cars and by foot, people travel in many different ways. Through full-color photos and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces emergent readers to forms of transportation. All Pebble Plus books align with national and state standards and are designed to help new readers read independently, making them the perfect choice for every child.
12) Transportation
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Do cars run on ice cream? Can trains fly? This book gets readers thinking all about transportation through a series of true or false questions. Turn the pages to reveal the answers and learn fascinating transportation facts."--Page [4] of cover.
13) Bizarre vehicles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
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Can you imagine traveling to school in a flying saucer? What about on a bike-like contraption that looks like a giant donut? People invent all kinds of interesting ways to get around. Some vehicles can get you where you're going faster and better than ever. Others are mostly for fun. Learn about some of the world's wackiest vehicles.
14) Troop transport
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
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Engaging images accompany information about troop transport missions.
15) Bus drivers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
300L
Language
English
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Description
Going to work is an important part of life. At work, people use their skills to complete tasks and earn money. Learn all about the work of school bus drivers.
16) School buses
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
350L
Language
English
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Description
"Simple text and full color photographs introduce young readers to school buses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
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Description
How did your grandparents travel around? When did flying abroad become popular? When did people start to worry about the number of cars on the road? Find all the answers and more in this book about how transport has changed since the 1950s.
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Lexile measure
620L
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English
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Many people travel long distances by airplane. Some drive hybrid cars powered by gasoline and electricity. But long ago, most people took long trips by boat or train. They drove gas-powered cars that people started by turning a crank. In what other ways has transportation changed? Read this book to find out! Learn how daily life has changed over time in the Comparing Past and Present series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ collection.
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English
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"Help little ones learn to talk with fun-to-read rhymes, written by an early speech expert! Created by a speech-language pathologist, My First Learn-to-Talk: Things that Go uses a proven approach designed to help little ones master the skills they need as they learn to talk and communicate. Each page features: A simple, exclamatory sound that is easy for little ones to replicate and can be used to build bigger words; Rhythm and rhyme to encourage...
20) Rescue vehicles
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English
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"There are many different types of rescue vehicles that can arrive to help when there is an emergency. Young learners will read about these types of vehicles, which include fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars. They also explore the many parts of each rescue vehicle and how they work to assist those in need. Vibrantly colored illustrations encourage readers to keep discovering new things with each turn of the page, instilling in them a lifelong...
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