Louise Spilsbury
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From fighting bloodthirsty battles through being sacrificed to the gods, daily life in the Viking world was pretty deadly!
Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the Viking world in this fascinating history title.
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What can you spot on the beach? This book guides readers on a beach walk, gradually introducing clues such as bird nests and burrows to help them learn more about the diversity of beach habitats. This title includes stunning photographs, a simple guide on what to wear and take on a beach walk, and a detailed glossary.
123) Light and Dark
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This book looks at the differences between light and dark. - Darkness is the absence of light. You can make a dark box to show how we need light to see. - Experiment using ice cubes in boxes to show that dark colors absorb more sunlight than light colors. - Look at how some animals have evolved to "see" in the dark using other senses and try it out yourself! And much more!
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Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.
125) Grassland Biomes
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This engaging book gives readers core information about grassland biomes on prairies, steppes, pampas, and savannahs. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to life on open grassland, who lives in these environments, and how humans impact life there.
126) Sources of Light
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This book looks at the different places light comes from, including natural and artificial sources. - Discover the difference between a light source and a reflective object and how you can tell which is which. - Look at our largest and most important light source – the Sun – and what happens when you take sunlight away. - Explore light technology by finding out how we use lasers and fiber optics. And much more!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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As concern for the environmental increases, the role of the plant kingdom in the balance of ecosystems has become key. This book explains how various types of plants absorb water, light, and nutrients to grow. Basic scientific concepts are elaborated in the context of the many different types of plant structures, with illustrative diagrams and sidebars showing the many adaptations distinct species have developed for survival in their surroundings....
128) Killer Plants
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IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, and sundews are all examples of nature's insect traps. They use their sugary nectar to lure prey to them, before each carries out a unique killer plan of capture. The predatory power of the plants featured in this title will stun young students.
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What can you spot in the city? This book guides readers on a city walk, gradually introducing clues such as bird nests and silvery trails on the pavement to help them learn more about the diversity of city habitats. This title includes stunning photographs, a simple guide on what to wear and take on a city walk, and a detailed glossary.
130) Southern Ocean
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This book introduces children to the Southern Ocean, looking at how it is different from the other oceans, its resources, and why people visit. The ocean floor is explored using key geography terms. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.
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Why do astronauts feel heavy after take-off? Why are rockets long and thin? How do spacecraft orbit Earth? Covering lots of different aspects of space exploration, including looking at how spacecraft such as rocket launchers, satellites and space stations work and more human questions such as why astronauts need to keep so physically fit and what kit they need in their spacesuits, Fly to Mars! takes a fun look at forces in space. While learning...
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Discover how predators and their prey create ferocious food chains in some of the world's most challenging biomes.
In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science of food chains and webs in the battle for survival on Earth.
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From being buried with the emperor through breaking bones while building the Great Wall of China, daily life in ancient China was pretty deadly!
Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the ancient Chinese in this fascinating history title.
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From being made into a mummy through being sacrificed to the gods, daily life in the Mayan world was pretty deadly!
Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the Maya in this fascinating history title.
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Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and their lethal life cycles.
In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest, and the science behind life cycles in the battle for survival on Earth. It is life on the edge, and only the fittest survive!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Each step of the life cycle for a variety of living creatures is covered in this book, guiding readers from the first stages of development for many plants and animals-including flowers, insects, fish, and mammals-through later phases and death. Also addressed are the different environments required for each step in the life cycle and the dangers these species may encounter throughout their lives. Critical thinking activities such as compare-and-contrast...
137) Adapt or Die
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Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and the adaptations they have made to survive Earth's most brutal biomes.
In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science behind adaptations in the battle for survival on Earth. It is life on the edge, and only the fittest survive!
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From being sacrificed to the gods through fighting brutal battles, daily life in Aztec times was pretty deadly!
Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the Aztecs in this fascinating history title.
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What can you spot in the woods? This book guides readers on a walk in the woods, gradually introducing clues such as hoof marks and leaf litter on a woodland floor to help them learn more about the diversity of woodland habitats. This title includes stunning photographs, a simple guide on what to wear and take on a walk in the woods, and a detailed glossary.
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Discover how animals have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them survive and thrive in some of the world's most challenging biomes.
In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science of animal anatomy in the battle for survival on Earth.