Louise Spilsbury
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Arguably the most intelligent of nonhuman animals, chimpanzees are endlessly fascinating. Sadly, their population has been drastically reduced over the past 50 years. This book explains what makes these animals so interesting, the dangers they grapple with, and a number of conservationist efforts.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Landforms is the term used to describe the various features, shapes, and types of land that cover more than a quarter of the Earth's surface. In this fascinating book, readers can find out about the variety of land formations found around the world-including plains, mountains, canyons, and caves. In line with the Common Core Standards for reading skills, key information is highlighted in detailed captions, text boxes, and a glossary, all of which...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book introduces children to the Atlantic Ocean, looking at its resources, famous places, and people who live along the coast. Different types of islands and the ocean floor are explored using key geography terms. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.
9) Electricity
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents information about electricity, looking at its characteristics and how it is generated and used, along with simple activities and experiments that demonstrate the topic.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Key biological terms are defined in a way that all readers can understand in this book that explains the essential concepts of life processes and how living and nonliving things relate to each other. The basics of feeding, respiration, waste, and reproduction, among other important activities that sustain living things, are explained in clear, simple language, with colorful photographs to illustrate them. Non-living things are defined and described,...
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Drug use and abuse is a serious problem for teenagers and adults alike. In this guide, readers will learn how to deal with addiction, how to avoid peer pressure to use, and how to get help and make healthy choices. From alcohol and nicotine to marijuana and heroin, each drug has dangerous short- and long-term effects on the body, some of which can be life threatening and lead to lethal overdose. Even painkillers prescribed by a doctor can become addictive...
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"Stories about lost tombs and cursed treasure have gripped human imagination for centuries. From deadly and cursed tombs through treasure lost deep beneath the waves, our human history is full of many unanswered questions. This high-interest title will enthrall readers with its investigation of sinister ancient burials and hidden riches and the intriguing answers that could solve these long-buried mysteries of history"--
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No matter what their family situation, teenagers often clash with their relatives on issues ranging from small sibling squabbles to major crises like divorce and abuse. This relatable guide helps students build strong relationships with their parents, siblings, and other family members through open communication and compromise. Whether readers live with their biological parents, adopted parents, foster parents, or grandparents, they will find helpful...
16) Southern Ocean
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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What's at the bottom of the Southern Ocean? Which rare animals are found in the Ross Sea? What do people use krill for?
17) Arctic Ocean
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book introduces children to the Arctic Ocean, looking at both its relatively shallow continental shelf and its underwater mountains. These features are explored using key geography terms. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.
18) Indian Ocean
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book introduces children to the Indian Ocean, looking at islands and how the Equator affects temperature and weather. The ocean floor and native animals are explored using key geography terms. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This enthralling volume is sure to intrigue and excite young readers through a variety of gruesome and fascinating topics. Lethal swordsmanship, pillaging, human sacrifices, and more will thrill and horrify students with the help of dynamic sidebars and full-color photographs and illustrations. This book teaches young readers ancient history in a vivid and exciting way."--Publisher's description.