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African penguins, also known as black-footed penguins, are a species of seabird that many dedicated people are working to protect. Readers are introduced to one of the leading penguin-protecting organizations in South Africa: the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. As they learn about the work this organization does to rescue and care for penguins, they learn fascinating facts about penguins through engaging text and...
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Calling all science explorers!
Have you ever wondered what's inside your bones, how your eyes work, or why we have fingernails? Inside this book you will find everything you need to know about one of nature's most incredible creations: your body!
So have your stethoscope at the ready...and get set for an incredible journey into the human body!
ABOUT THE SERIES: Discovery Pack is a science reference series for kids, focusing on a variety of exciting...
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Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Native America. You'll discover:
• How the thunderbirds went to war against the wicked water monster, Unktehi
• How the bird-winged bully, Man-Eagle, met his fiery end
• How sneaky Great Rabbit outwitted Wildcat and escaped the cooking pot
• And much more!
Perfect for all young history...
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What would you do if you were being chased by a PACK OF VELOCIRAPTORS... or found yourself face-to-face with a RAVENOUS TYRANNOSAUR?
This exciting, fact-packed guide contains everything you need to know about dinosaurs. It will also show you how to survive extreme encounters with these prehistoric predators! If you're planning a trip into the Jurassic jungle... don't leave home without this book!
10) Dinosaurs
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Everyone has heard of the T. rex, but it wasn't the only scary dinosaur out there! Others were also bigger, more agile, faster, and perhaps deadlier. This volume of prehistoric dinosaurs introduces some lesser-known species to even the most dinosaur-loving reader, making it an essential volume for elementary libraries and classrooms. From size and strength to body features and behavior, the details of each dinosaur are included alongside accurate...
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Imagine a sea scorpion weighing more than 800 pounds and over 8 feet in length. It's terrifying-but also really cool! What happened to such a creature? And what arthropods descended from it? In this detailed book, readers investigate the prehistoric insects, bugs, and invertebrates that either died out or in part gave rise to life on Earth today. Bug lovers and geology enthusiasts alike can enjoy the many creatures included in this illustrated volume,...
12) Pandas at Risk
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Pandas are at risk because their habitats are quickly disappearing. The bamboo they need to eat is cleared to make room for new roads and buildings in China. However, there are small areas of the country called reserves that have centers devoted to caring for pandas and increasing the panda population. Through colorful photos and enlightening text, readers explore these centers and discover the hardworking people who are striving to protect pandas....
13) Vertebrates
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Most readers are familiar with small lizards they see at the zoo and the fluffy pet mammals they may keep, from dogs to bunnies. But in prehistoric times, some reptiles and mammals were enormous, terrifying creatures! In this volume, readers can discover reptiles, mammals, sea creatures, and birds of the prehistoric era they may have never heard of. Fascinating details accompany illustrations of what each creature was likely to look like, and what...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The thought that there are organisms on or in our food might make some people a bit queasy. But without certain organisms, we wouldn't have some of our favorite foods such as bread, yogurt, and cheese. Readers are introduced to many kinds of microscopic organisms, helpful and harmful, in this eye-opening volume. Since they can't see many of these life-forms with their own eyes, magnified images reveal the creatures in highly detailed photographs....
15) Plants
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Nothing is more lovely than a garden of flowers on a sunny spring day. But daisies, roses, and petunias weren't cultivated in the prehistoric era like they are today! In fact, the flora of the time would have been entirely different from what kids are used to seeing today. This book introduces some of the interesting plants found on Earth millions of years ago, including where they lived, what they looked like, and how they were discovered by scientists....
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Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations that have created centers to help these orphaned animals. Readers explore different careers available for those who want to help orangutans, and they also learn amazing facts about these playful animals. Fact boxes and vibrant photographs hold readers'...
17) Chimp Rescue
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There are less than 300,000 chimpanzees left in the wild, but people from many organizations work tirelessly every day to protect and care for these amazing apes. Readers explore what life is like for both chimps and workers in sanctuaries created to provide a safe environment for chimps to live. As they learn what goes on in these sanctuaries, they also learn fascinating facts about chimps. Colorful photographs and helpful fact boxes engage readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Few people stop to consider they're not alone in their body. It's thought that the human body contains 10 times more bacteria than cells, in fact! Luckily, many of these microorganisms are harmless to us-and some are even very helpful. This fascinating look at nature's smallest life-forms is a high-interest introduction to the world of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes. More astonishing than the data and facts are the amazingly up-close photographs...
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DK
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2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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English
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Tells the story of the clone troopers in "Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones" and how they were created on Kamino as clones of Jengo Fett to do battle against the separatists.