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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The dictionary definition of a mammal says that mammals give birth to live young, but that's not always true. Echidnas and platypuses, while still technically mammals, lay eggs. Why they do so is one of the strangest adaptations of mammals on Earth. Readers explore this and many other incredible and bizarre adaptations of all kinds of mammals, including the purpose of milk teeth and the hairy truth about camouflage and the coats of many animals. Full-color...
22) Amazing Sharks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The great white shark is the biggest predatory fish on Earth. Its formidable teeth and ability to swim up to 37 miles (60 km) per hour make it a deadly enemy. Readers can check out the great white shark up close, as well as 19 other amazing species of shark. Full-color photographs introduce readers to the teeth, fins, and other body adaptations that make sharks some of the coolest animals out there. Fact boxes detail each shark's behaviors, including...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Imagine a battle between a bird and a rhinoceros. It might seem obvious that the rhinoceros would triumph, but the outcome isn't so clear when the bird in question is a cassowary. This is a large, heavy creature with a reputation as the world's deadliest bird. Young readers will thrill at the knowledge they uncover as they try to figure out, which of these fascinating animals might prove victorious if they were to confront each other. Age-appropriate...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Mimicry is when two or more animals that aren't closely related look, act, or sound similar. Mimicry is an adaptation that some species developed to keep them safe from predators. There are also cases in which mimicry deceives the mimic's prey or a partner within the mimic's own species. Inquisitive minds will learn about the different types of mimicry and find interesting and up-close examples of mimicry in the wild. Fun fact boxes provide additional...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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An herbivore and a carnivore meet in battle. Who will win? The first instinct might be to pick the carnivore, but when you're pitting a gray wolf against the massive and dangerous Cape buffalo, the outcome isn't so obvious. Young readers will delight in learning about these two magnificent animals as they try to determine who might triumph in a contest between them. Accessible text covers important science concepts. Vibrant images and impressive facts...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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We can see birds perched on tree branches and deer in fields. However, many young readers may not know about the complex world beneath their feet. Some animals make short-term homes underground whereas others live underground all the time. Your readers will find examples of underground animals and learn why they live there. While some people think underground animals are pests, readers will learn that many of these animals help maintain Earth's crucial...
27) Electric Eels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It's electrifying! But it's not lightning, it's an electric eel! Filled with up-close and full-color photographs, readers of this book will get up close and personal with this freaky, long fish. Even readers who don't love science class will find electric eels' air-breathing and unusual breeding behavior (saliva is involved) fascinating! Learning about the electric eel is an engaging introduction to ecosystems, habitats, anatomy, biology, electricity,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ostriches are the biggest birds on Earth. Not only that, they can run distances at about the same speed as a car on a city street! These adaptations are extraordinary, but other birds have even more bizarre adaptations! From gizzards to the many colorful mating displays, bird adaptations are covered in fun, engaging detail throughout this volume. The main content addresses curriculum topics such as animal body systems, life cycles, and more with an...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Off the southern and western coasts of Australia lives a fish with transparent fins shaped like seaweed, undulating slowly in the water, mimicking its plant surroundings to survive. This incredible example of evolution is an endangered species, a sad reality but a great opportunity to teach. This book highlights the incredible physical attributes of the leafy sea dragon through astonishing full-color photographs, and includes wacky tidbits on every...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Just as knights in the Middle Ages wore armor to keep their bodies safe during battle, some animals have strong, hard coverings to keep their bodies safe from predators. Some animals have hard scales, shells, or thick skin that acts as armor. Your curious learners are introduced to the different types of armor that animals have and they'll encounter examples of each. Bright photographs grab readers' attention while a graphic organizer presents key...
31) Strange Bugs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Bugs are some of the most interesting members of the animal kingdom! Some are brightly colored and quite beautiful. Many have wings, some just have legs, and still others have no limbs at all. Through full-color photographs and detailed fact boxes, readers are introduced to many members of the wonderful world of bugs. This up-close look reveals that spiders have fangs, leg and wing shape can tell a lot about a bug's behavior, and that people have...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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They're tiny-but they're fierce! Thanks to weapons and defenses such as powerful venom (or just their ability to carry disease), some of Earth's smallest creatures can be its most deadly. In this detailed guide, readers will learn about how the most miniscule of animals-including the black widow spider, the poison dart frog, the blue-ringed octopus, and more-can be dangerous. Vital statistics features point out details about these fascinating animals,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Find out what an African elephant has in common with a wildebeest. Learn what sets an African elephant apart from a snow leopard. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of African elephants-their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle-to traits of other mammals. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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From whales to manatees, pronghorn antelopes to monarch butterflies, travel along with North American animals as they make the trip of a lifetime. Follow the paths of nine very different types of animals, exploring how and why they take their road trips and the challenges they face along the way. Snakes slither along Southern Illinois's Snake Road. Gray Whales swim down the California coast to Baja in Mexico and sand hill cranes wing their way through...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The animal world is a dangerous place! Animals have amazing ways of surviving when faced with a scary showdown. Insects, mollusks, mammals, lizards, spiders, and rodents all employ unique tactics in order to stay alive. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader examines the fascinating methods that animals use to defend themselves. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Animals can be weird. Did you know that Arctic foxes change colors with the season? Or that some lizards can have babies by itself? In Weird Science: Animals, readers will explore the science behind how animals adapt and survive in the wild. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discover what a grizzly bear has in common with a jaguar. Find out what sets a grizzly bear apart from an armadillo. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of grizzlies (their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle) to traits of other mammals. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Insects, fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals make up the six main animal groups. But did you know that each of these groups has a different life cycle? Or that each group has specific stages of growth? This fascinating book investigates the life cycle of each animal group.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discover what a humpback whale has in common with a gibbon or a caribou. Learn what sets a humpback whale apart from a hedgehog or a sloth. Readers will compare key traits of humpback whales-their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle-to traits of other mammals. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about...
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