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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Droughts, acid rain, and pollution are all problems found around the world. Learning about how to conserve and care for the precious water on Earth should be an important part of every person's science background. This book introduces readers to the fundamental water issues in both first and third world countries. The main content encourages them to think both locally and globally, including real-life examples of conservation efforts complete with...
62) Creek critters
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Do you like scavenger hunts? How do you tell if creek water is clean and healthy? Join Lucas and his sister as they act like scientists looking for certain kinds of bugs (aquatic macro-invertebrates) that can only survive in unpolluted waters. What will they find as they turn over rocks, pick up leaves and sort through the mud? Read along to find out if their creek gets a passing grade"--
63) The water cycle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discusses how water forms, how to keep it clean, and its importance to humans and the ecology. All life on Earth depends on the water cycle! The Water Cycle is a fascinating book that introduces children to this important cycle using a clear, step-by-step approach. Kids will learn about how different processes, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and run-off, work together to move water from the ground to the air and then back down...
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Discover Monterey Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey Bay is teeming with a variety of plant and animal life. The bay is also home to an underwater canyon 11,800 feet deep, and the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium promotes protection and conservation of marine life. Colorful maps, diagrams, and...
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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! Water is essential to life on our planet. Water is constantly moving between Earth's surface, the air, and the ground. But did you know that water cannot be created or destroyed? Or that water is not only a liquid but also a solid and a gas? See the water cycle in action in this fascinating book.
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Discover Galveston Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Galveston Bay is the largest estuary in Texas, and the Galveston Bay area is home to around half the population of Texas. It also houses the Christmas Bay Coastal Preserve, which is untouched by human activity. Rich in shellfish, including the majority of oysters harvested in Texas, Galveston Bay is one...
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I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. Take a dive into fascinating facts about one of Earth's five oceans. Learn where to find the Indian Ocean on a map of the world, how it got its name, how deep it is and what animals swim in its waters. Then get inspired to help protect Earth's amazing oceans. Comprehension questions with answers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers...
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Discover Massachusetts Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Surrounded by some of America's oldest cities, Massachusetts Bay is home to shipping and fishing, and is a top tourist destination. Explore life in the bay's waters and along its shores, and gain a better understanding of how humans have impacted the bay since the first colonists arrived from England...
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Discover Apalachicola Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Apalachicola Bay is part of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. The bay is surrounded by four islands, covers 208 square miles, and is one of the most biologically diverse areas of Florida. Its waters are home to many marine animal species, including the endangered West Indian manatee....
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Discover San Francisco Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Life in the San Francisco Bay area is diverse. More than 1,000 animal and plant species coexist with humans on and around the bay's shoreline. The bay is home to the Golden Gate Bridge, multiple international airports, and America's fifth-largest seaport. Colorful maps, diagrams, and photos provide...
73) Tides
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You are sure to have seen the changes of the tide when you are at the beach. Do you know what makes the tide come in and go out again? How often does it happen? How do the tide changes help sea animals? Why are the tides important to people?
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Discover Chesapeake Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. These four very different systems create a unique environment in and around Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Readers will experience 200 miles of shoreline teeming with more than 3,600 species of animals and plants. Colorful maps, diagrams, and photos provide a close-up view of...
75) Los Océanos
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Español
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From the beautiful scenery to the amazing sea life, this wordless shared-reading book inspires children to create their own stories or descriptions about the beautiful, vibrant photographs. Each colorful image allows children to gather information and open their minds to a creative reading experience.
76) Oceans
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English
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From the beautiful scenery to the amazing sea life, this wordless shared-reading e-book inspires children to create their own stories or descriptions about the beautiful, vibrant photographs. Each colorful image allows children to gather information and open their minds to a creative reading experience.
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Discover Resurrection Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Resurrection Bay is one of Alaska's top tourist destinations. Readers will experience its rugged shores and rocky islands, home to sea lions and harbor seals. They will explore the bay's deep coves, where humpback and killer whales thrive in the nutrient-rich waters. Colorful maps, diagrams, and photos...
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Discover Grand Traverse Bay takes readers to the water's edge, where they will learn about the bay's atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay area is home to year-round fishing, fruit orchards, and many animal species. Readers can explore the bay's unique underwater bluffs and riverbeds, formed by fast-moving glaciers. Colorful maps, diagrams, and photos provide a close-up view of Grand Traverse Bay. Book...
79) Ponds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Even the smallest pond is a home for a myriad of plants and animals. This easy-to-follow volume demonstrates that accessible text and dynamic photographs are a perfect combination for introducing young readers to essential science topics. Readers will be delighted to meet the inhabitants of a pond, including frogs, minnows, ducklings, and even algae, which they'll learn can make a pond turn green. They'll be able, to apply this valuable information...
80) Rivers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Rivers are such an essential part of Earth's geography. They bring freshwater for drinking, for irrigation, and for transportation, and don't forget fishing. This low-ATOS introduction to this critical water source explains many aspects about rivers and their inhabitants, aided by colorful photographs that will make readers want to explore these indispensable natural resources for themselves.
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