Janey Levy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Banyan trees are fig trees that are often known by another name: strangler figs. There's a good reason for that; the seeds land on other trees and sprout there, sending down roots that slowly strangle the host tree. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about this odd plant, including how it grows and its ecological importance. Age-appropriate text addresses important elementary science concepts, while colorful images enliven...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Disastrous consequences often follow the introduction of invasive plants species. The invasive species spread, altering habitats, driving out native plants and animals, and reducing biodiversity. But what secret powers do invasive plant species possess that allow them to do this? Readers of this engaging book will learn what invasive species are and discover how they spread across and alter habitats. This intriguing volume is filled with eye-catching...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Plants grow in the ground, and their roots absorb from the soil the water and nutrients the plants need to grow, right? You'd be surprised. Some plants seem to possess secret powers. They don't grow in the ground. They grow on a host plant, but they're not parasites. They get the water and nutrients they need from rain, debris on the host plant, and even the air. These amazing plants are called epiphytes, or air plants. Readers of this fun and engaging...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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We all get by with a little help from our friends. You might not think of sharks as having friends, but they do. And, those friends provide important help in keeping sharks clean and free of parasites. In return, sharks provide protection for their friends. This captivating volume will thrill young readers as they learn about the relationship between sharks and the various cleaner fish who help them. Vibrant, buoyant images, fun facts, and a graphic...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ants and aphids are insects common around homes and gardens. Homeowners, gardeners, and picnickers often consider them pests, but these insects have fascinating secret lives. Many ant and aphid species form truly remarkable mutualistic relationships. This delightful volume will captivate young readers as they discover the surprising world of ants and aphids together. An entertaining and accessible narrative addresses important science concepts. Fun...
Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
In the animal world, it's rare for two mammal species to form a mutualistic relationship. It's especially rare for that to happen when neither species is a primate, but that's exactly what happens between warthogs and banded mongooses. Young readers will be thrilled to discover these contrasting creatures and the fascinating bond between them. Accessible text addresses important science concepts and lively images bring this relationship into full...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Even the warthog's name suggests that it isn't one of the world's most beautiful creatures, and it's true. They have large flat heads covered with warts, and sharp ominous tusks. Readers will learn intriguing facts about these weird-looking animals, who may not be beautiful, but are strong and intelligent. They'll be surprised to learn that even though warthogs look really scary, they prefer staying out of danger. Accessible text addresses important...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
The animal world includes many beautiful, colorful, and majestic creatures, but some of nature's creatures are strange-looking, even ugly to human eyes. The naked mole rat belongs to this group of animals. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about these creepy animals, who live in colonies organized like those of bees and ants, and aren't actually moles or rats! Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary science...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many of the seals and sea lions that people are familiar with are appealing, cute animals, but no one is likely to use those words to describe male elephant seals. These enormous "elephants of the sea" have an inflatable trunk-like proboscis they use to produce booming noises that can be heard miles away. Engaged readers will learn this and more about the lives of these remarkable animals. Accessible text addresses important science concepts, while...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Aye-ayes belong to the animal group known as primates, which includes not only humans, but, apes and monkeys. Aye-ayes lack the majesty of a gorilla or the cuteness of a monkey. Aye-ayes are so strange looking they were originally classified as rodents. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about these odd animals, who have big eyes, enormous ears, and elongated fingers, and who use echolocation to find food. Accessible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When we think of flowering plants, we generally imagine those with a pleasant fragrance that draw bees to pollinate them. Introduce your readers to the dragon arum, which is pollinated by flies that prefer the smell of rotting meat to that of sweet nectar. Readers of this absorbing volume will learn fascinating facts about this strange plant, including what it looks like and where it grows, in addition to the reason for its awful odor. Accessible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Few people would think of watering their garden or houseplants with salt water because it would be deadly, but mangroves are extraordinary plants that are able to thrive in salt water. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating information about this strange tree, including how it's able to grow in salt water, its importance in its ecosystem, and the threats it faces in the world today. Age-appropriate text addresses important elementary...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How do plants make new plants? They make seeds and they make sure their seeds reach places with good growing conditions. With this engaging book, readers will discover how seeds form, why they need to spread away from the parent plant, and the many clever ways plants have developed to spread their seeds. Vibrant photographs, age-appropriate text, fact boxes, and graphic organizers all contribute to supporting important elementary science concepts....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The movie Finding Nemo introduced the general-public to clown fish and their sea anemone homes, but there's so much more to learn about this relationship. For example, only 10 of the over 1,000 sea anemone species form mutualistic relationships with clown fish.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Trees are familiar and lovely signs of life for most people, including fruit trees, evergreens, and colorful maple trees in autumn. Sometimes they're so ubiquitous, we don't even notice them. Entice your readers with one of the world's most unusual, attention-grabbing trees: the dragon's blood tree. Explorers will learn about this strange tree, including the source of its name, where it's found, and its uses. Age-appropriate text covers important...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Many people enjoy feeding colorful wild birds or even keeping birds as pets, but some wild birds are strange-looking. Some people might even consider them ugly. The California condor, with its bald head and glaring eyes, is one of these birds. This engaging volume introduces readers to intriguing facts about these birds, including why their head is bald, how the skin on their head expresses emotions, and their attention to cleanliness. Accessible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, or so the saying goes. But, what about a bird on your back that can help rid you of parasites and warn you of danger? That's what oxpeckers do for rhinos. At least, that's what was believed, until recent research suggested the relationship may be more complicated. This fascinating volume will captivate young readers as they discover the complex relationship between rhinos and oxpeckers. Age-appropriate...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many animals munch on the leaves of a tree for sustenance. However, the African acacia absolutely objects to being eaten. They've developed several clever ways to protect themselves, including thorns, chemical defenses, and ant guards. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about this unusual tree, including what kind of chemical defenses it has and how it uses its ant guards. Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Like humans, monkeys are primates and are often lively, engaging, and entertaining creatures. In their faces, we may often see some reflection of our own face. But the male proboscis monkey has a face that sets it apart. It's distinguished by its long, fleshy, pendulous nose. Readers of this fascinating volume will learn intriguing facts about these odd-looking animals, who are excellent swimmers with webbed fingers and toes. Age-appropriate text...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Plants are the starting point in most food chains. Carnivorous plants, however, buck the natural order system. Bladderworts belong to this group of plants, and they have a unique method for capturing prey: a vacuum trap. Readers will discover intriguing facts about this unusual plant, including where it's found, how its trap works, and how fast the trap works. Age-appropriate text addresses important elementary science concepts, while colorful images...