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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There's something deadly in the water-and you can learn more about it here! This informative guide to Earth's most dangerous water animals will take readers on a journey under the sea and into the world of the great white shark, the red-bellied piranha, the box jellyfish, and more. Detailed fact boxes will pull animal fans in and give them vital statistics about the homes, diet, and dimensions of these fascinating creatures, and full-color photographs...
22) Savage Animals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Most people have some contact with small wild animals on a regular basis. Many people enjoy feeding wild birds and squirrels, but not all wild animals are friendly, and some are downright savage. Readers of this volume learn about some of the world's most aggressive animals, including some that may come as a surprise. The list of savage animals includes not only saltwater crocodiles, sharks, and bears, but also rhinos, elephants, and hippos. Age-appropriate...
23) Sea Horses
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The sea horse is commonly included in the menagerie of many aquariums and animated fish movies, so most readers can recognize their distinctive shape easily. But what do they really know about the sea horse? This book provides the perfect opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of the sea horse, that peculiar fish we've all come to recognize. Using incredible, full-color photographs and understandable, curriculum-based text, this book plunges...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Animals are a familiar part of most people's lives, from household pets to farm animals to backyard birds, but the animal world holds an enormous number of weird and freaky stories. This fascinating book is the second volume in this popular series to explore such stories. Readers will be thrilled to learn about animal oddities like creatures with night-vision goggles, organisms that are almost invisible, and even the swarm of bees that followed a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
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: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
What would happen if the largest of Central and South America's big cats faced off with a fast African creature equipped with sharp tusks? The imagined battle between the jaguar and warthog featured in this book will captivate young readers as they learn about these animals' unique adaptations. Fascinating facts about how these creatures compare, including their teeth size, habitats, and intelligence, allow readers to decide for themselves who would...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
A conflict between two herbivores might not sound like much of a battle, but when those plant eaters are powerful animals like a kangaroo and a gorilla, one can envision a real clash. Discoveries about the lives of these animals will enthrall young readers as they try to guess which might triumph in an imaginary encounter between the two. Accessible text with stunning statistics highlights important science concepts. Powerful, eye-catching images...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
There's a good reason why the thorny devil has a "false head" on its shoulders. It's an adaptation that developed to help protect the thorny devil when the reptile feels threatened. Most adaptations have a good explanation-but that doesn't make some of them any less odd! From snakes shedding their skin a few times a year to the almost unbreakable shells of reptile eggs, reptile adaptations are made even more fascinating in this book through full-color,...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
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...
31) 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: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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...
33) Strange Bugs
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
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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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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,...
Author
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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: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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California condors once soared the US Pacific Coast, but by 1982, their dwindling numbers forced conservationists to bring the few remaining birds into captivity. California Condor follows the condor's journey from its brush with extinction to today's efforts to eliminate lead poisoning and other threats that continue to endanger the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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
Language
English
Description
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,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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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