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These eleven chilling tales from bestselling author Orson Scott Card, including the author's introductions and afterword comments, provoke the dreaded dark side of the reader's imagination. The Changed Man, the first volume of stories in the Maps in a Mirror series, wonderfully showcases Card's versatility in both genre and form.
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A collection of science fiction and fantasy tales by the acclaimed author offers readers ten excursions into the realm of the fantastic and the mythic. Orson Scott Card's Monkey Sonatas: Fables and Fantasies is part of the Maps in a Mirrors series of the author's extraordinary range of collected fiction.
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Without a map key, some maps would not be able to be understood at all! The symbols found in the legend, or key, tell what resources a place has, how a country's borders have changed over the course of its history, and so much more. In this helpful book, readers are introduced to common map key symbols and learn how they can be used on all kinds of maps, from political to physical maps. Full-color examples of maps with simple keys help readers apply...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Why are there stars next to some cities on a map? What's that ruler in the corner for? Learn about the different parts of a map so you can find what you need-whether it's buried treasure or your way to the zoo! This first introduction to decoding maps will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world.
10) Biodiversity
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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living things in a particular habitat or ecosystem. Not only is it an important life science concept to explore, it's also a fun one because learning about beautiful plants and amazing animals is often an enjoyable experience for readers. In this creative guide to biodiversity, readers are introduced to the concept through multiple maps that explore different habitats and the plants and animals that live in each...
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Living in the Pacific Northwest in winter and the Southeastern United States in winter will be two very different experiences. In Oregon, it'll be rainy and cool. In Florida, it's often a pleasant temperature and sunny! These places are in different climate zones, a fact readers learn all about in this book. Readers learn the main features of Earth's climate zones, including the tropical, temperate, polar, Mediterranean, highland, and arid zones....
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When looking at a map, the first thing most people look for is the compass rose. It presents the cardinal directions and orients the map reader. Without a compass rose, it would be very difficult to find anything on a map! In this book, the main text explains how to use the compass rose as well as what the cardinal and intermediate directions are and mean. Full-color map examples allow readers to immediately apply what they've learned and use a compass...
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What exactly is the difference between Eastern Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time? And why do they-and the 22 other global time zones-exist at all? In this fun, informative set, readers learn the answers to these questions, starting with the history of time zones that began with the American railroad lines. With content that supports social studies curricula, the main text is written especially for lower elementary readers. Colorful maps throughout...
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Mapping natural disasters is an important part of understanding these devastating events. Readers learn to decipher many kinds of maps relating to natural disasters in this guide to a relevant and high-interest science topic. Helpful labels, keys, and callouts allow readers to practice obtaining information from maps, while the informative main text is broken down into focused sections that highlight essential concepts. Fact boxes and sidebars give...
15) Climate Change
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The reality of climate change is explored in a creative way as readers trace its causes and impacts through visual elements, with a particular focus on maps. A variety of maps are included to help readers practice obtaining information from this kind of source, and they feature clear labels and keys to make independent learning less intimidating. The main text connects science and current events, and fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers present...
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There is no more accurate way to communicate your location than using latitude and longitude-and it even transcends a language barrier! These coordinates can help rescuers save someone lost in the wilderness or geocachers discover their treasure. In this informative volume, readers learn about the development, use, and accuracy of the grid mapping system of latitude and longitude. The main content supports mapping topics in social studies classes,...
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Whether you're looking at a paper map or a map online, it's important to understand how to read it. From weather maps to road maps, these tools help us better understand the world around us, and especially help us find where we're going! This volume includes basic map concepts, such as using map keys, scale, and latitude and longitude, all of which support lower elementary social studies curricula. Examples and full-color maps introduce readers to...
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Maps are a great resource for learning more about natural resources, including where they're found, how they're used, and which ones are being used in unsustainable ways. Readers are introduced to a wide variety of maps about natural resources, along with the tools to decipher them, such as useful labels and keys. The main text supplements science curricula surrounding natural resources and their use. Information is also presented in the form of fact...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Need help getting around your new neighborhood or school? A map can help! Learn how to make your own, and you'll be a pro at getting around a new place in no time! This interactive introduction to map-making will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world.
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Accelerated Reader
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Which highways pass through Wyoming? How much rain did New Orleans get yesterday? How many people live in Texas? Learn about different kinds of maps and how we use them to understand the places and people around us. This first introduction to types of maps will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world.
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