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Product Description: One of The New York Times Book Reviews 10 Best Books of the Year. In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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1080L
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English
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"A historically large irruption of snowy owls during the winter of 2013-2014 brought them across the eastern US, and farther south than usual. Scientists used this opportunity to attach GPS tracking devices to some snowy owls to increase understanding of their winter behavior and migration."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn about the impressive migration of Pacific Walruses. The title will cover information like why and when they migrate, how far they migrate, and where they migrate. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn about the impressive migration of wildebeest living in the Serengeti in Tanzania, Africa. The title will cover information like why and when they migrate, how far they migrate, and where they migrate. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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DK Pub
Pub. Date
2008.
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First American edition.
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48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
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English
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Describes the migratory habits of caribou, monarch butterflies, gray whales, and snow geese, explaining how and why they make their long journeys.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Readers will learn about the impressive migration of North Pacific humpback whales. The title will cover information like why and when they migrate, how far they migrate, and where they migrate. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO." - Abdo Publishing website.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
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English
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Readers will learn about the impressive migration of North American monarch butterflies. The title will cover information like why and when they migrate, how far they migrate, and where they migrate. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 16 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
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English
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In East Africa, the Serengeti comes alive when wildebeests journey across treacherous terrain to find the best grazing locations. Every year, approximately 1.5 million wildebeests migrate over 1,800 miles or nearly 3,000 kilometers searching for rain ripened grass. Prior to their journey toward Kenya, they graze on the grasses of the Serengeti in Tanzania before the rainy season comes. As they search for food and water, they endure crocodile-filled...
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PBS
Pub. Date
[2017]
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Widescreen version.
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1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Every year, millions of animals embark on epic journeys on an astonishing scale, crossing hostile landscapes, traveling hundreds of miles, overcoming fearsome obstacles, and facing intense dangers in a race to reach their destination. Follow caribou, elephants, and zebra on breathtaking wildlife adventures, journeying across hundreds of miles of Canadian arctic wilderness and African bush.
11) Locust migration
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discusses locusts, their life cycle, and their migration for food.
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English
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"Penguins are incredible animals who have adapted to the harsh, cold continent of Antarctica. One of their amazing adaptations is migration. In this book, readers will learn exciting facts about penguins, from their diet to their life cycle. Readers will also follow penguins on their migration, learning where, how, and why they move from place to place. Fantastic photographs will show penguins on the move, as accessible text brings readers along for...
13) Shark migrations
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"Earth is home to hundreds of different species of sharks, and many of them migrate. In this book, readers will learn exciting facts about sharks, such as the different species, habitats, and hunting skills. This book will take readers on the adventure of a lifetime as they follow sharks in their migrations. Captivating photographs bring readers face-to-face with this fierce predator. Fun facts will engage readers-especially shark lovers. Readers...
14) Migration
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Looks at migration as one of nature's cycles, discussing what it is, when and why it occurs, and the animals that migrate.
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"Humpback whales are some of the largest animals in the sea. They're also known to migrate an amazing distance each year-up to 5,000 miles! In this book, readers will learn fascinating facts about humpback whales. Readers will also follow the humpback whale on its migration, learning where, how, and why it moves from place to place. Brilliant photographs will bring these marine giants to life for readers. Accessible text will give them a deep understanding...
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"Sea turtles migrate between foraging and nesting sites, traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles. This is a useful adaptation-and an incredible journey. This book introduces readers to the sea turtle, including its diet, habitat, and life cycle. Readers will also learn the challenges that are faced by this world traveler. Amazing photographs brings readers along for the journey as they read fascinating facts about sea turtles. They will gain...
17) Salmon migration
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
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English
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Readers will learn about the impressive migration of five different Pacific salmon species. The title will cover information like why and when they migrate, how far they migrate, and where they migrate. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
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Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
385 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
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English
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An exhilarating exploration of the science and wonder of global bird migration. In the past two decades, our understanding of the navigational and physiological feats that enable birds to cross immense oceans, fly above the highest mountains, or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch has exploded. What we've learned of these key migrations - how billions of birds circumnavigate the globe, flying tens of thousands of miles between hemispheres...
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DK
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First American edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
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English
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Helps your child to read as they follow the majestic wildebeest as they migrate across the great plains and rivers of Africa.
20) Little red bat
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Little Red Bat needs to make a decision as to whether she will migrate or hibernate as winter approaches, so she asks other forest animals how they will spend the winter.
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