Paige V Polinsky
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Min-Min lights are mysterious orbs that float around the Australian Outback. Are they just a trick of light? Or are they something much more sinister? In this thrilling title, reluctant readers will explore this and other spine-tingling stories across Australia. Leveled text pair with atmospheric photos to draw readers in, and special features offer more detail about the origins of the tale, a similar story around the world, and a possible explanation....
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Vaccines have been used to safely introduce people's bodies to diseases for centuries, and they save millions of lives each year. By giving people a weakened or dead version of a disease, a vaccine allows the body to develop antibodies which recognize and fight the disease later on.
Early vaccinations used dry scabs from smallpox to promote smallpox immunity. Doctors and scientists across nations took and improved the method, developing vaccines...
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When babies are born early, they often have trouble surviving. But special containers called incubators help babies grow by keeping them warm and protected.
At first, people in the medical world were skeptical about incubators. But some trailblazing doctors believed in the technology-and put it on display across Europe and the United States. "Incubator exhibits" showed the public how incubators saved lives. The controversial displays led people...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know Irish Wolfhounds stand 7 feet tall on their back legs? They are the tallest dogs in the world! Once ancient war dogs, these loving hounds now make affectionate family pets. Beginning readers will learn all about the long history of these gentle giants in this book featuring maps, traits, and other information on these four-legged giants.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A basset hound's floppy ears aren't just a cute feature! Basset hounds are skilled hunters because their low-hanging ears sweep scents up from the ground into their powerful noses. Beginning readers will learn this and so much more in this book about these awesome dogs!
10) My Pet Ferret
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ferrets are playful pets that are always on the move. But these cute critters need more than play. They require special care! This engaging text serves as a ferret care primer, with information about ferret personalities, food, games, cages, and more. Special features such as a profile, a supply list, and a care duties checklist offer additional knowledge about ferret care.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Sonia Sotomayor has been a trailblazer all her life. She's the Supreme Court's first Latina justice, and its third-ever woman! This low-level book explores Sonia's childhood in the Bronx, her career as a tough-but-fair prosecutor, and her journey to the highest court in the U.S. Sonia Sotomayor's extraordinary life shows young readers that anything is possible!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the American Girl doll, Pleasant Rowland. Follow the story of Rowland as she creates American Girl from the original historical dolls to the updated American Girl of the Year and American Girl of Today to Truly Me and BeForever. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline...
13) Roads
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will have a blast learning about Roads. From stone to asphalt and concrete, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and plan for them. Bright, full-page photos fill the pages of this fun title, while easy-to-read text introduces readers to key STEM concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
14) My Pet Rat
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Rats are friendly pets that love to chew. They happily nibble snacks. Then they give themselves baths! These critters make great pets, and this title proves it. The book is a guide for pet rat care, including what they eat, where they live, and how they play. The fun text combines with a profile, a supply list, and a care duties checklist to create an engaging primer on pet rats!
15) My Pet Hedgehog
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A prickly hedgehog curls into a ball. Time to hide! These shy pets may be cute, but they need help staying healthy! This fun title explores hedgehog care, from how these pets behave to what they eat, how they play, and where they sleep. Additional features such as a profile, a supply list, and a care duties checklist offer even more information on caring for a pet hedgehog.
16) Ghosts in Europe
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Do the spirits of gladiators still battle in Rome? Does a house in Spain really have ghostly faces imprinted on the floorboards? These are just two of the ghastly ghost stories from Europe that readers will learn about in this hi/lo title. Engaging text and images are sure to draw in reluctant readers, while additional features highlight a cultural connection, a possible explanation, and more!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Being a marvelous musician is just one of the things that make humpback whales superstars! Did you know humpbacks eat up to 3,000 pounds of food per day or that they can grow longer than a school bus? This fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about humpback whales. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Don't be deceived by their tiny stature – Scottish terriers are some of the toughest little dogs around! These smart, stubborn pets are excellent diggers and loyal friends! Early readers will be enthralled with the adventurous world of Scotties.
19) Super Soakers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Splash! A Super Soaker battle has begun! In this title, bright photos and engaging text draw in reluctant and emerging readers to learn more about the fascinating story behind the Super Soaker. Fun facts, a map, a timeline, and a profile supplement the text and show how the toy continues to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the yo-yo, Pedro Flores. Follow the story of Flores as he popularizes the toy through his Yo-Yo Manufacturing Company then teams up with Donald F. Duncan to create the Duncan yo-yo! Along the way readers will learn how yo-yos are made and how to "walk the dog." Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table...