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(0)Kay Frydenborg
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"A deliciously informative, engaging and sweeping chronicle of one of the most popular treats in the world" ( Kirkus Reviews ). Chocolate explores many aspects of the much-loved cacao bean: cutting-edge genetic science; social and environmental considerations; history; and culture-providing a thought-provoking look into one of the world's most popular foods through the centuries. It relates fun facts as well-like the story of the children who went...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"A compelling look at the origins of and the ongoing unique relationship between humans and dogs ... [a] lively blend of science and history."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
We know dogs are our best animal friends, but have you ever thought about what that might mean?
Fossils show we've shared our work and homes with dogs for tens of thousands of years. Now there's growing evidence that we influenced dogs' evolution-and they, in turn, changed...
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Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Examines how the growing population of wild ponies on Assateague Island is affecting the environment and discusses the work of Dr. Ron Keiper and Dr. Jay Kirkpatrick, who have sought to discover a birth control strategy to solve the overpopulation problems.