Natalie Humphrey
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Whale sharks are not just the biggest shark in the ocean. Whale sharks are also the largest vertebrate non-mammal in the world! But that's not the only amazing thing about this massive ocean monster. Young readers will love discovering not only what makes this massive shark so amazing, but also why it isn't dangerous to humans. With approachable text paired with amazing photographs of whale sharks in the wild, young readers will delve into the lives...
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IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Longer than a football field and with enough space to house 5,000 soldiers at one time, aircraft carriers are amazing mega machines! Complete with a long runway where jets can take off and land, aircraft carriers can store 70 jets on board at one time. Young readers will love learning about this floating city at sea and discovering what makes this ship a true mega machine. With informative, approachable text and vivid photographs, young readers will...
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Gas giants are massive planets that are made of mostly helium and hydrogen gas. The massive planets are bigger than many of the other planets in our solar system, and the biggest of them all is Jupiter! Not only is Jupiter the biggest gas giant, it's also the biggest planet in our solar system. Young astronauts will love learning the mysteries of this strange planet while comparing it to our own home world. With photographs pared with approachable...
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How do you make something bigger and heavier than a human float? Science! From the earliest ships carved out of wood, to giant cruise ships that are like floating cities, there's a lot to learn about ships. What keeps ships from sinking and how do people put them tall together? This existing book takes readers right into the ship building process and shows how everything comes together. With full-color photographs documenting this step-by-step journey,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Who would win in a face off against a wolf spider and a tiger? While a small spider doesn't seem like it could possibly be the winner, young readers will learn about each species and decide themselves! In this imaginative and approachable text, readers discover more about what makes each of these animals special. With full color photographs and fact boxes that help aid in comprehension, readers will pick who they believe is the winner of this battle!...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Submarines are underwater ships used by militaries around the world. This mega machine can be over 550 feet long and can carry up to 160 crew members on board. The fastest submarine, the Soviet submarine K-222, can reach speeds of over 50 mph! Young readers will love learning about this underwater mega machine. With approachable, informative text paired with full color photographs of submarines, readers will discover how submarines work and what makes...
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The shrill howl of a coyote in the night might send shivers down the spine, but often it is part of a song to simply communicate with other coyotes. This fact is just one that readers will take away from this engaging book about this fascinating New World member of the canine family. The explanatory text is carefully crafted to be accessible to early readers and it covers key ideas about coyotes, including their adaptations and habitats. Additionally,...
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While only 6 feet long, the Velociraptor certainly wasn't the largest dinosaur, but this predator is considered one of the deadliest. Hunting in packs, Velociraptors used their intelligence to find their next meal. Devouring eggs and even other dinosaurs, the Velociraptor would eat anything it could get its claws and teeth into. Through beautiful illustrations of what these feathered creatures may have looked like, young readers will love discovering...
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The Tyrannosaurus rex was a deadly predator that is believed to have eaten nearly any prey it came across. Reaching more than 40 feet tall with a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth, the Tyrannosaurs rex was the king of dinosaurs. Through vivid illustrations of both what scientists believe these dinosaurs looked like and what their homes may have looked like, young readers will discover what life was like millions of years ago. With important facts about...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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A box jellyfish has a dangerous venom used to paralyze their prey, but are they tough enough to beat out the speed of an Asian giant hornet? Through this high-interest, informative text, readers will decide who is the winner. This book features key details presented with vivid photographs that help readers understand each species. Young readers are encouraged to think critically about animal adaptations, size, speed, and more in an approachable and...
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Blue whales are bigger than big! Not only are blue whales the biggest mammals, but they're also the biggest vertebrates in the entire world. Bigger than any mammal we know of on dry land, young biologists will love learning how blue whales survive in the open ocean. This massive mammal will fascinate young readers and encourage even the most reluctant students to read on. With photographs of this mammal in the wild, young biologists will love discovering...
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What does it take to build a building taller than any other building in the world? Skyscrapers don't just look impressive, there's a lot of work put into keeping them standing tall! From drilling anchor holes and erecting steel beams, to laying acres of concrete, each step is carefully orchestrated to create these massive marvels. Young readers will put on their hard hats and walk with engineers and construction workers as they learn what goes into...
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What's that squirming between in the trees? While it might look like a solid clump, it's actually a massive group of caterpillars. A group of caterpillars is called an army and there's no doubt about why. These invaders eat nonstop, devouring all the plant life in their path and leaving nothing behind. With simple language paired with photographs of caterpillars, this volume invites young readers to learn, how caterpillars start their lives and why...
14) Building a Plane
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Connecting continents near and far, airplanes are true marvels of engineering. From the largest cargo planes, passenger jets carrying people from place to place, to planes only big enough for two people, there are many different kinds of planes to learn about. But how does something heavier than an elephant stay in the air? How do scientists and engineers make air travel so safe? Young readers will jump into the process of building an airplane, learning...
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Head lice infect between 6 to 12 million people in the United States each year, but they're found on people worldwide. Head lice are common among children ages three to 11, but anyone in a house infected by lice can catch them too! Young readers will jump right into this close-up look at the life cycle of the common head louse. With full-color photographs paired closely with approachable text, readers will discover more about the tiny (and gross)...
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Rattlesnakes are one of the most specialized and evolved snakes in the world and they're found mainly in North America. Your young explorers will discover how the rattlesnake makes its trademark rattle and how different kinds of rattlesnakes around the continent use this sound to stay safe. With photographs of rattlesnakes in the wild paired with specialized text, this high-interest book is perfect for the eager young herpetologist.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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A king cobra is a highly venomous snake that would never come face to face with a bald eagle in the wild. But if they did, which species would come out on top? With vivid photographs of these animals in the wild paired with approachable, informative text, young readers will decide! This book encourages readers to think critically about the size, lifespan, and adaptations of their favorite animal and pick who would really be the winner of this bizarre...
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While a jackal might look like a small dog, this little canine can be pretty gross! Jackals are opportunistic omnivores, which means they'll eat nearly anything they can get their jaws around. While usually that means small reptiles and berries, it also means jackals will eat rotten food left over from bigger predators! Through this book's full-color photographs of jackals in the wild paired closely with easy to understand text, young readers will...
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The giant weta is one massive bug! Weighing more than a mouse, this giant bug was once found all over New Zealand. Now, some scientists from New Zealand are trying to bring the population back! Giant wetas might look creepy, but they're a very important part of their ecosystem. Young readers will love learning about this huge bug and what makes it so special. With photographs of the giant weta up close paired with easy to read text, young biologists...
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The Triceratops is one of the most popular dinosaurs, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a three-horned head, and short, powerful legs, the Triceratops could fight off even the strongest predator. While there is still a lot to learn about the Triceratops, young paleontologists will get a jump-start on what scientists believe life looked like for these dinosaurs. The approachable narrative and vivid, spellbinding illustrations help young readers...