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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
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English
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The cycle of seasons on Earth is as interesting as it is important to the way we all live. From the cold of winter to warm summer days, it s essential to understand just what s happening and why we always have the same weather at the same time of the year. Readers will learn what the sun s rays are doing to different parts of Earth at different times as well as the importance of Earth s axis, or tilt. With great photographs, diagrams, and detailed...
24) The Night Sky
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English
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Every month a cycle happens in the sky. Read about the patterns of the moon and how it changes throughout each month.
25) Seasons
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English
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Winter, spring, summer, and fall the seasons are one of nature's most familiar cycles. But why does the weather change? Learn why weather patterns change over the seasons.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Introduces the life cycle of animals. Readers will gain insight into different types of animals, how they grow and change, and the pattern of life and death. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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Introduces the process of photosynthesis. Readers will gain insight into how photosynthesis works and its effects. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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English
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Introduces the cycles of the night sky. Readers will gain insight into why the night sky changes, learn about different constellations, and discover how the moon is involved. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. How do plants make oxygen? Why do the seasons change? How are different types of rocks created? In this series,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Introduces the cycles of seasons and their impact on Earth. Readers will gain insight into how Earth's tilt plays an important role, how the hemispheres are effected differently, and what happens when seasons are disturbed. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. How do plants make oxygen? Why do the seasons change? How are...
30) The Oxygen Cycle
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English
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Introduces the oxygen cycle and its impact on Earth. Readers will gain insight into how oxygen is created and used, what happens when it combines with other elements, and how human activities have impacted the cycle. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. How do plants make oxygen? Why do the seasons change? How are different...
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Introduces the plant life cycle. Readers will gain insight into the journey from seed to plant, why plants are important to living things, and how pollution can damage plants. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
32) The Rock Cycle
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English
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Introduces the rock cycle and its impact on Earth. Readers will gain insight into the three basic forms of rocks, how they are formed, and how they change into each other. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. How do plants make oxygen? Why do the seasons change? How are different types of rocks created? In this series,...
33) The water cycle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Introduces the water cycle and its impact on Earth. Readers will gain insight into how water moves around Earth, what water is made from, and how climate change impacts the cycle. Additional features include a diagram of the cycle, table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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All organisms in an ecosystem are connected. Some are predator, some are prey, and others are just there to help decomposition. What's more, food chains and food webs are a crucial part of the Earth and life science curricula. Written for struggling upper elementary readers, the main content highlights the most important points, as well as the essential vocabulary relating to food chains and webs. Full-color diagrams aid readers' comprehension.
35) The Carbon Cycle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Life on Earth depends on carbon. In fact, about 18.5 percent of a human body's mass is carbon. How carbon is taking in and given off through animals' breathing, the burning of fossil fuels, and more can be shown in the model known as the carbon cycle. Though this concept can be confusing, all readers have a chance to understand this concept through the text and simple diagrams in this book. Both struggling readers and those looking for review can...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
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Understanding the water cycle provides a solid foundation for comprehending weather and even some climate change topics. It's also a part of many elementary science curricula and important for everyone to understand, even struggling readers. This book aims to bring all learners up to speed on the basics of the water cycle, from precipitation to evaporation, and includes fact boxes to provide more vocabulary and concept context. Diagrams and full-color...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Life on Earth depends on carbon. In fact, about 18.5 percent of a human body's mass is carbon. How carbon is taking in and given off through animals' breathing, the burning of fossil fuels, and more can be shown in the model known as the carbon cycle. Though this concept can be confusing, all readers have a chance to understand this concept through the text and simple diagrams in this book. Both struggling readers and those looking for review can...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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There are many steps in the nitrogen cycle that include difficult concepts and words: denitrification, prokaryotes, ammonia, and more. With the help of this understandable book, even struggling readers will grasp this cycle of nature. Low-level language, fact boxes, and an extended glossary provide readers with essential vocabulary explanations that allow them to further understand each step of the cycle. Full-color diagrams aid readers' comprehension...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
The movement of oxygen from product of photosynthesis, through the human system, water, and Earth's atmosphere is a scientific model called the oxygen cycle. And it's essential for life on Earth to continue. Through accessible language and full-color diagrams and photographs, this book explains an important natural cycle to readers of all levels, particularly those struggling to understand a standard text book. Fact boxes and an extended glossary...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
As Earth moves around the sun, the seasons on Earth change. The movement of the moon affects the tides in Earth's oceans. What happens in space has an influence on our lives. In this book, readers explore the cycles in the space that most affect us and the space science taught in upper elementary science classes. Accessible language and simple explanations make this the perfect introduction to Earth's cycles for readers struggling with traditional...
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