Anita Ganeri
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English
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Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world's most exciting habitats! This book looks at coasts around the world, taking in a multitude of beaches, cliffs, sea caves, amazing animals and plants, and more along the way.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From size and stealth to teeth and claws-the mammals highlighted in this informative guide have the tools needed to be among the most dangerous creatures on Earth! Full-color wildlife photographs and fascinating facts will draw in readers and educate them about the land's deadliest animals, including great cats such as the lightning-fast leopard, huge bears such as the mighty grizzly, and even deadly herbivores such as the immense African elephant....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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They're tiny-but they're fierce! Thanks to weapons and defenses such as powerful venom (or just their ability to carry disease), some of Earth's smallest creatures can be its most deadly. In this detailed guide, readers will learn about how the most miniscule of animals-including the black widow spider, the poison dart frog, the blue-ringed octopus, and more-can be dangerous. Vital statistics features point out details about these fascinating animals,...
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English
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Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world's most exciting habitats! This book looks at rainforests around the world such as those in the Amazon, West Africa and Sumatra, taking in a multitude of amazing animals, plants, and trees along the way.
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What is Uluru? What language is spoken in Australia? Where do koala bears live? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Australia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
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This book introduces readers to the enigmatic world of writing mystery stories and is a perfect resource for meeting Common Core State Standards in writing. Key features of the genre are explained and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There's something deadly in the water-and you can learn more about it here! This informative guide to Earth's most dangerous water animals will take readers on a journey under the sea and into the world of the great white shark, the red-bellied piranha, the box jellyfish, and more. Detailed fact boxes will pull animal fans in and give them vital statistics about the homes, diet, and dimensions of these fascinating creatures, and full-color photographs...
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Ghosts appear in myths and stories from around the world. This fact-filled book describes many different kinds of ghosts, and explains the specter spectrum, from spirits that appear in ancient myths to the contemporary ghost hunters who use modern technology to study paranormal activity. This book also includes vivid computer-generated illustrations.
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Many people think of witches as Halloween costumes of old curmudgeonly women with pointy hats, but many kinds of witches, wizards, sorcerers, and warlocks have populated mythology for thousands of years. This book describes the history of witches and witchcraft, including the Salem witch trials and modern-day Wiccans. Readers will also learn about wizards, warlocks, and other kinds of sorcerers. Exciting computer-generated illustrations accompany...
12) Deadly Reptiles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Snakes and alligators and lizards-oh my! Readers will enter the cold-blooded world of the planet's most dangerous reptiles in this detailed, full-color guide. They'll learn about the tools these scary (and fascinating) creatures use to hunt and defend themselves, including powerful venom, frighteningly quick reflexes, and pure strength. Fact boxes and other features will highlight details about the muscular green anaconda, the powerfully venomous...
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English
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This book introduces readers to the entertaining world of writing funny stories and is a perfect resource for meeting Common Core State Standards in writing. Key features of the genre are explained and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When people hear about endangered species, they probably think about animals that are at risk of dying off, but many types of plants are considered endangered species, too. This thought-provoking book takes readers on a journey exploring the dangers that plants all over the world are facing, and what is being done to help combat these dangers. High-interest content will encourage readers to be environmentally conscious and think globally about important...
15) Forest Fire!
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English
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Forest Fire! describes how, why and where forest fires happen.
16) Giants and Ogres
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English
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Giants and ogres appear in stories around the world. Engaging text and exciting computer-generated illustrations depict the history of giants, ogres, trolls, and other similar creatures. Readers will learn about the giants who, according to mythology, created Ireland's unique landscape, the trolls from Scandinavian folklore, and everyone's favorite movie ogre, Shrek.
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English
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Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world's most exciting habitats! This book looks at rivers around the world such as the Nile, Amazon and Mississippi Rivers and more, taking in a multitude of canyons, waterfalls, amazing animals and plants along the way.
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English
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This book introduces readers to the dark and creepy world of writing scary stories in an age-appropriate way. It is a perfect resource for meeting Common Core State Standards in writing. Key features of the genre are explained and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! Engaging...
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English
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This book introduces readers to the exciting world of writing adventure stories and is a perfect resource for meeting Common Core State Standards in writing. Key features of the genre are explained and readers are guided through the process of writing their own story. Top tips are given covering planning, writing dialogue, developing characters, adding narrative plot twists, using descriptive language and more! Engaging photographs, eye-catching illustrations,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Everyone has heard about endangered animals, but many people don't realize that humans can be endangered too. All around the world, groups of indigenous peoples' land and lives are being taken over, putting them at risk of being lost forever. This captivating book encourages readers to be globally conscious and offers a glimpse at what is being done to help save these unique communities. Colorful photographs and accessible text provide readers with...