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2421) Chameleons
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title gives readers a better look at camouflaging chameleons. Readers will learn about where they can find chameleons, what they look like, and how they use camouflage to survive. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents This series gives readers...
2422) Iguanodon
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Iguanodon was a speedy dinosaur that could get moving on either two or four legs. The second dinosaur ever discovered in fossils, Iguanodon lived on every continent on the planet, except Antarctica. Colorful images, maps, fun facts and engaging text supported by Smithsonian experts introduce readers to a time when this peaceful plant eater populated the Earth.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth-maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic, a trusted source of children's nonfiction content.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
2424) Allosaurus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This beginning reader title introduces Allosaurus by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
2425) American Mastodon
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The American mastodon thundered through the Ice Age. With its powerful tusks and large size, few predators challenged this prehistoric beast. Readers learn about this mighty plant eater from engaging text and bold illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
2426) Llama Drama
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Want some drama? Get to know a llama! This fun guide takes inspiration from social media with fun images and text that teaches young readers about the life cycle, habitat, and diet of llamas.
2427) Slime Travelers: Slugs
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English
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How does a slug use its slime to travel from place to place? Why does a slug's sticky slime help keep it safe from hungry birds and toads? And why is it so tricky to wash a slug's gooey slime from your fingers? Learn the answers to these questions and more--and prepare to get slimed! This title will introduce readers to the slippery, slimy world of slugs! The book is expertly crafted to meet early elementary and science curriculum standards, as well...
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This volume contains a comprehensive treatise on hunting dogs, with a special focus on history and notable dog breeders. It provides an authentic insight into late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century English hunting, and it is highly recommended for those with an interest in traditional rural pursuits. Contents include: "The Pointer", "A Brief Survey of Early English and American History", "The Graphic Family and Their Contemporaries", "King of...
2429) It's a Snowy Owl!
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English
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Soaring high above the winter skies, it's a snowy owl! This carefully crafted text gives readers a glimpse into their habits, habitats, and more. Full-color visuals, critical thinking questions, and a photo glossary assist first-time nonfiction readers.
2430) Squirrels
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Learn all about squirrels and their bushy tails. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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People once thought that sharks weren't very smart. It turns out those people were WRONG! Wise-cracking sharks set the record straight in this funny, fact-filled book for young shark lovers.
Sharks have their own way of thinking. And their way of thinking has made them one of the top predators in the ocean. Sharks can sniff out injured animals over great distances. As hunters, they use their special electro-sense to zero in on hidden prey. They...
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Get the perfect kids' introduction to Minnesota's mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Minnesota is your wildlife pocket guide that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist and debut author Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters from the Land of 10,000 Lakes-if an animal is in this book, it's found in Minnesota.
Each species is showcased in a professional-quality...
2433) Groundhogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Describes groundhogs and their underground homes. Simple text and labeled photos make reading easy and fun and QR Codes in each chapter give readers access to online resources where they can learn even more.
2434) All About Baby Cheetahs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There's a new baby joining the family. It's a cheetah cub! Learn all about baby cheetahs, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow.
2435) World's Weirdest Sharks
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Chances are, when you think of sharks, it's the great white or hammerhead that swim into view! But the world's oceans hold around 500 different species of sharks, and some are extremely bizarre. Check out sharks with strong fins used to crawl on land, a whip-like tail to stun fish, a saw-like snout, and cunning seaweed camouflage. Meet the owners of these cool features and find out how they use them. Superb photographs and action-packed text take...
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Raptors are formally classified into five families and include birds-such as eagles, ospreys, kites, true hawks, buzzards, harriers, vultures, and falcons-that are familiar and recognized by many observers. These diurnal birds of prey are found on every continent except Antarctica and can thrive in seemingly inhospitable spots such as deserts and the tundra. They have powerful talons and hooked beaks for cutting and tearing meat, and keen binocular...
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Some animals have stripes. Some have spots. And some have both! Explore the difference between spots and stripes as you meet many animals with marvelous markings. Stripes are long and spots are round, but there's so much more to them than that! In this adorable Pre-Reader, see how a baby okapi follows its mom's stripes to travel through the forest. Learn how giraffes can tell each other apart by their differently shaped spots. Discover how deer, emu,...
2438) Saber-toothed Cat
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English
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The fierce and deadly sabertooth cat pounced on its prey during the Ice Age. Readers learn about this prehistoric predator from engaging, carefully leveled text and bold illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
2439) Raccoons Unite
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Raccoons look like little outlaws, but online they're superstars! This title teaches readers about one of the internet's favorite animals, diving into raccoons' life cycle and habitat, diet, and more.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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This title will help readers discover Styracosaurus dinosaurs that lived in the late Cretaceous period around 75 million years ago. Each title is complete with cool realistic illustrations, photographs of fossils, and a map of where Styracosaurus fossils have been found. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids,...
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