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80181) Native Nations of the Plains
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces the main native nations of North America's plains region, including the Crow, Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Comanche, Arapaho, Sioux, Mandan, and Pawnee nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further...
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Hands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Asian American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped Asian American history. This book is broken down into sections covering American descendents from various Asian countries, including China, Japan, Korea, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Topics include the history of immigration from Asian countries, important...
80183) Surviving Natural Disasters
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Meteorites. Tsunamis. The natural world is full of powerful forces that can kill you in an instant. Hiding in your closet won't save you. Clinging to your roof is a good idea, until your roof is swept out to sea. When faced with a natural disaster, sometimes the only thing to do is close your eyes and hang on. See how these people survived in just that way.
80184) Insects
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English
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Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the wonderful world of insects, with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs, in his latest nonfiction picture book. Readers will learn all about insects' life stages, senses, bodies, and the many different kinds, including beetles, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more!
This updated edition includes:
Stunning full-color photographs
Glossary
Index
Website and additional reading...
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Leaving port from Superior, Wisconsin on a sunny November day, the crew of the Edmund Fitzgerald is looking forward to a routine crossing of deep Lake Superior. Heading for a port in Cleveland, the giant transport ship is loaded with ore that will be used to build cars. But disaster is building in the wind as a gale storm begins to track after the great ship. This suspenseful retelling of the last hours of the doomed vessel pays homage to all sailors...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
This book relays factual details of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 through multiple accounts of the event. Readers learn details through the point of view of a U.S. Soldier at Pearl Harbor, a Japanese military commander, and a Hawaiian worker near the military base. This book offers opportunities to compare and contrast various narrative perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about an historical event.
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Español
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Design a flexible protective layer for a space suit. Space suits have come a long way. The look and function of space suits has evolved over time, but their purpose has always been the same--to keep astronauts safe. From the first suits worn during the Mercury missions, to the latest suits being tested by NASA, there have been great improvements. Learn all about the science behind space suits and how they have changed over time. Created in collaboration...
80189) The Ghostly Tales of Bisbee
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English
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Ghost stories from Bisbee, Arizona have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
The haunted history of Prescott comes to life-even when the main players are dead. Visit the Loretto Academy, but keep your eye out for the ghosts of students from long ago. Or walk into Zacatecas Canyon and risk bumping into the Woman in White. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the...
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Discover some of the inspirational men and women who have received Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine from 1901 to the present day, among them Marie Curie, Hermann Joseph Muller, and Donna Strickland. A glimpse into the often surprising lives and sometimes accidental discoveries of a group of extraordinary scientists, this fascinating collection shows that the science you learn at school really can change the world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces the main native nations of North America's Great Basin and Plateau area, including the Nez Perce, Yakama, Shoshone-Bannock, Ute, Paiute, Washoe, and Klamath nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources...
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English
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Feed your mind with beautiful images of South Africa by reading this big book of information. Here, your child can explore the continent, meet the people, see the sights and then experience the culture too. Learning about the outside world is made much more enjoyable with the excellent combination of pictures and texts. So go ahead and secure a copy of this book now!
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Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary women in America with this fact-filled biography collection for kids!
Educational and engaging, this brand new edition of 100 American Women Who Shaped American History features:
• Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated
• Illustrated portraits of each figure
• Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known women in history
• A timeline, trivia...
80194) Building Birdhouses
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English
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Learn how to build birdhouses with these fun activities.
80195) What Is the Constitution?
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English
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Understanding the United States Constitution is crucial for all young people who live in the U.S. Readers will learn about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and how the delegates compromised on various issues so that all the colonies would ratify the Constitution. The checks and balances between the three branches of government are outlined. The relationship between the federal and state governments, the amendment process, and the passage of the...
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Ghost stories from Burlington, Vermont have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
The haunted history of Burlington comes to life-even when the main players are dead. Visit the Howard Opera House for a spectral show. Or spend the night at the South Meadow on Raymond Place, but don't count on getting much sleep while surrounded by restless spirits. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal...
80197) Handheld Gaming
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Take it on the go! Handheld games let people keep playing no matter where they are. In this fun title for reluctant readers, engaging text explores the history of handheld gaming from the first handheld devices to the most popular ones played today. Readers will learn how the devices have changed, which games are popular, and what events bring the gaming community together. Special features include a timeline, list of best-selling games, a popular...
80198) Soil
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English
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This book provides a simple and fun introduction to soil, discussing what soil is, how it is made and what we use it for. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing soil can be: from making houses with mud bricks and how crops grow in volcanic soil to how tree roots can break up rock.
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Ghost stories from Saratoga have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
The haunted history of Spa City comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Lincoln Baths and take a dip alongside the spirits who linger there. Or catch a glimpse of Sacandaga Reservoir's infamous witch lights. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure...
80200) Women's Rights Movement
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English
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In the face of injustice, people band together to work for change, and through their influence, what was once unthinkable becomes common. This title traces the history of the women's rights movement in the United States, including the key players, watershed moments, and legislative battles that have driven social change. Iconic images and informative sidebars accompany compelling text that follows the movement from the work of early suffragists through...
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