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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Are zombies real? As far as we know, dead people do not come back to life and start walking around, looking for trouble. But there are things that can take over the bodies and brains of innocent creatures, turning them into senseless slaves. Meet nature's zombie makers--including a fly-enslaving fungus, a suicide worm, and a cockroach-taming wasp--and their victims.
63) Boston Terriers
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A Boston terrier could fit into a regular sized backpack, but there is nothing little about this dog's personality. Discover more about this entertaining breed.
65) Barn Owls
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Dark, quiet places like barns are these owls' favorite hideouts. Just don't disturb barn owls, or they'll hiss and shriek! Learn more about these pale nighttime hunters with full color photos, range maps, and carefully leveled text.
66) Shih Tzus
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Even though a Shih Tzu is about the size of a basketball, they are very proud. Learn more about this regal breed, and if owning a shih Tzu is right for you.
67) Burrowing Owls
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When you think "bird nest," you think tree, right? Not for these little owls! Burrowing owls make their homes underground. Learn more about these pint-sized predators with full color photos, range maps, and carefully leveled text.
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For centuries, we've toyed with our creature companions, breeding dogs that herd and hunt, housecats that look like tigers, and teacup pigs that fit snugly in our handbags. But, what happens when we take animal alteration a step further, engineering a cat that glows green under ultraviolet light or cloning the beloved family Labrador? Science has given us a whole new toolbox for tinkering with life. How are we using it?
In Frankenstein's Cat, the...
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"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." -The New York Times
In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and introduces us to one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its impact on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant diseases, cleans up pollution,...
70) Rabbits
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Hop on over and get ready to learn about pet rabbits! This title for beginning readers introduces the basic needs of these fluffy pets including food and housing. Low-level text and bright photos offer support to readers just starting out, while simple features highlight different breeds and show off favorite toys. Find out more about these loving pets in this fun title!
71) Snowy Owls
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Snowy owls make their homes in the icy white lands of the north. In these snowy places, they are perfectly camouflaged. Learn more about this giant owl with full color photos, range maps, and carefully leveled text.
73) Papillons
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Papillons are known for their beautifully big ears and friendliness. Find out if owning this happy little dog is the right fit for you.
75) Bears
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Who is asleep in that den? It's a bear! Readers just starting out can learn about these furry forest animals, from their diet to their body parts, through easy-to-read text and bright photos. Simple features such as diagrams reiterate the text to support young learners. This fun title is the perfect introduction these backyard neighbors!
76) Pomeranians
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Intelligent and outgoing, a Pomeranian has plenty of pros but also a few cons. Find out if this little fur ball is the right fit for you.
77) Abyssinian Cats
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With their unique ticked coats, sleek bodies, and friendly personalities, Abyssinians stand out in the cat world. Learn about the Abys mysterious history and how it overcame struggles in the early 1900s to become one of todays best loved breeds. Then learn about the care involved when you make one of these energetic cats your pet.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Late in 2013, snowy owls started showing up in places no one expected to find them-including Florida. What had caused so many of these majestic birds to leave their Arctic home and fly to southern Canada and the United States? Scientists quickly began working to find out. Author Sandra Markle brings together firsthand reports from the scientists involved along with stunning photographs of the owls to explain this rare event, known as an irruption....
79) Sea Otters
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea otters live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors.
Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
80) Manatees
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn how manatees live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors.
Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
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