Natalie Humphrey
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Scientists believe that Mars may have been like the Earth in the past. In fact, they believe Mars may have had water! Our next-door neighbor in space, young readers will love reading about the red planet. Discover not only what we already know about this planet, but also the hopes that scientists have for future missions! Young readers will put themselves in the shoes of astronauts as they discover what makes Mars so much like Earth and interesting...
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Hippos have a strange way of telling strangers to back off. If a hippo sees another hippo they don't know or senses dangers, hippos throw their poop! Young readers will love this adventure into the weird and gross world of the hippopotamus. Young readers will learn important facts about strange and gross animal adaptation and why something that seems icky, might be important for an animal's survival! Full-color photographs bring young readers up close...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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A leopard seal is much larger and heavier than a cougar, but is size alone all the leopard seal needs to win this battle? While these animals would never meet in the wild, young readers will jump into this bizarre match up and make their own decision. With vivid photographs of these animals paired with approachable text, readers will learn how both species have adapted to their natural habitat. Young readers are encouraged to think critically about...
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What is the biggest amphibian in the entire world? The giant salamander! This endangered water monster is a master at camouflaging into its wet home. Lurking in underwater crevasses and beneath rocks, the giant salamanders are so tough to spot, even scientists have a hard time studying them! Young readers will love learning more about this massive creature. With brilliant photographs paired with approachable text, even the most reluctant readers will...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Between killer whales and alligators, one animal seems to be the best beast, but who would actually win in a face off? An alligator's bite is one of the strongest in the animal kingdom, but is the killer whale's tougher? Through this imaginative and informative text, young readers will discover key facts about each species and decide themselves! This book features full color photographs paired easy to read text and facts that bring each animal to...
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Known for being a big, flightless bird, ostriches have one other claim to fame-they are the largest bird in the world! This giant bird is taller than even the tallest human in history. Young explorers will love learning more about what makes the ostrich so special. From where they live to what they eat, there's a lot to learn about ostriches. With approachable text paired with beautiful photographs of ostriches in their natural home, young readers...
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Jackals are often pictured as lone opportunistic hunters, but these clever canines can live in pacts of up to 30 that work together to provide protection. Budding biologists will learn more about jackal lifestyles and adaptations with this fascinating title. It covers key details about jackals including their diet, adaptations, habitat, and their vital ecological role controlling the populations of their prey-and pests for farmers! With engaging fact-boxes,...
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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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There's no other planet (that we know of!) just like our home planet, Earth! This blue marble in space has living creatures, breathable air, deep blue oceans , and a range of lifeforms not found on any other planet. But that isn't the only thing that makes Earth amazing! Young readers will love learning more about their home planet and discovering why Earth is so special. With interesting facts and photographs, even the most reluctant readers will...
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What is a computer? There are many different types of computers of all shapes and sizes. Some computers might not even look like what most people think a computer should look like! Follow the journey of a computer from the motherboard to the processor, and learn how each piece helps make a computer work. Readers will love getting an up close look inside their laptops, desktops, and even their tablets as they're shown step-by-step how these electronic...
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Found in North America, the Diplodocus was an herbivore, but it could do some serious damage. With a whip-like tail that could swing at 800 miles per hour, the Diplodocus kept itself safe from predators while it dined on leaves high in the treetops. Young readers will discover how the Diplodocus is believed to have lived millions of years ago. With amazing illustrations paired closely with important facts, this book invites readers to dive right into...
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Although a wolf's mournful howl is often associated with a full moon, they don't wait for this lunar phase to make their recognizable vocalization-Wolves howl whenever they want to communicate with other wolves. Young readers will learn more about the key ideas of wolf behavior and adaptations with this intriguing title. The explanatory text is thoughtfully written with early readers in mind and also covers wolf habitats, their ecological importance,...
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Opportunistic dingoes wait for the perfect moment to pounce on small prey such as rabbits, rodents, and lizards. Early readers will learn more about dingo adaptations and behavior with this intriguing title. It features text that is carefully crafted to be engaging and accessible to early readers. It also explains other key ideas about dingoes including their vocalizations, habitat, and decreasing population due to breeding with domestic dogs. Thought-provoking...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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A tiger shark seems to be the clear winner in a battle against a praying mantis, but the answer might not be as easy as it seems! In this truly bizarre battle, young readers will learn how each species has adapted to their home in the wild and what makes this a tough battle. Through full color photographs, approachable text, and fact boxes showing what makes each species special, young readers will think critically about who they believe is the winner...
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What is the biggest amphibian in the entire world? The giant salamander! This endangered water monster is a master at camouflaging into its wet home. Lurking in underwater crevasses and beneath rocks, the giant salamanders are so tough to spot, even scientists have a hard time studying them! Young readers will love learning more about this massive creature. With brilliant photographs paired with approachable text, even the most reluctant readers will...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Earthmovers are used on construction sites and to build roads every day, but what is an earthmover? Bulldozers, wheel loaders, and dump trucks are just some of the amazing mega machines young readers will discover in this text. With the ability to move, scrape, and flatten dirt, each mega machine has an important dirty job to do, and they do it well! With stunning photographs and informative, approachable text, young readers will learn more about...
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Known for being a big, flightless bird, ostriches have one other claim to fame-they are the largest bird in the world! This giant bird is taller than even the tallest human in history. Young explorers will love learning more about what makes the ostrich so special. From where they live to what they eat, there's a lot to learn about ostriches. With approachable text paired with beautiful photographs of ostriches in their natural home, young readers...
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Saturn is famous for its large rings that can be seen even from Earth through a telescope. But that's not the only thing that makes this planet amazing! Saturn, just like Jupiter, is also considered to be a gas giant, and is one of the lightest planets in our solar system. Young adventurers will love learning the fun facts about this strange planet while they discover more about the ringed planet. With color photographs paired with approachable text,...
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What is the biggest reptile in the world? There's a lot of top contenders in that competition, but none can come close to the saltwater crocodile! This massive crocodilian is both the longest reptile and the heavy reptile around. Young readers will love jumping right into the life of this massive croc and discovering what makes this beast so wild! With photographs of the saltwater crocodile in its wild home, young readers won't be able to get enough...
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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...