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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Do you know what lies in the asteroid belt? This nonfiction title takes curious readers on a journey to this rocky part of the solar system. Narrative text combines with vibrant illustrations to teach about asteroids and the other objects in the belt. Fun facts and features add bonus information, while questions encourage readers to think about what they have learned and connect more with the text. This low-level title is sure to be a hit for kids...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many people are familiar with Pluto, but what about the other dwarf planets in our solar system? This nonfiction title takes beginning readers to the solar system's different dwarf planets. Narrative text and playful illustrations identify what makes each one unique, and fun facts add bonus information. A special feature includes moons and size rankings, while questions encourage readers to think beyond the text. This fun title takes young readers...
3) Planets
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In 2014, exoplanet Kepler-186f was found in the habitable zone of its system's star. It is just one of 40 discovered exoplanets providing information about the potential for life outside Earth. From masses of rock to gas and ice giants, planets can tell us a lot about the rest of the universe. This title takes readers through the beginnings of these celestial bodies, why we study them, and much more!
4) Earth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Earth is the only home humans have ever known. But there is so much to learn about it! From what the planet is made of to how it likely formed, this informative title will take readers on a journey around the blue planet. Through fact-filled text, special features, and plenty of fun facts, readers will learn all about Earth's place in the universe!
5) Galaxies
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On the darkest of nights, the white sparkle spanning the sky provides a glimpse at the far reaches of the Milky Way galaxy. But there are trillions more just in the observable universe! This title allows readers to explore these collections of stars, planets, and space debris that span across light-years of space.
6) Jupiter
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system! This gas giant is also one of the most fascinating. From its famous Great Red Spot to its dozens of moons, Jupiter holds several mysteries for the scientists who study it. This fascinating title will show readers that Jupiter is as interesting as it is huge!
7) The Sun
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Sun's outermost layer, the corona, is only visible to the naked eye during a total solar eclipse! This important star impacts our daily lives, from providing the necessities of life to affecting our means of communication. Studying the Sun provides information about the galaxy and beyond. This title is one shining star young readers will not want to put down!
8) Asteroids
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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About 120,000 pounds of space dust falls to Earth every day. All of this dust comes from asteroids! Asteroids are chunks of rock and metal that orbit around the sun, but some venture near Earth from outside the solar system. Through detailed photos and fact-filled graphics, this title introduces readers to the phenomenon of asteroids.
9) Moons
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ganymede, one of Jupiter's 53 moons, is the largest moon in the solar system. It is even larger than the planet Mercury! Moons are found throughout the solar system and beyond, circling planets and asteroids. In this book, reluctant readers will find the answers to how moons form, where they are found, and so much more!
10) Venus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A single day is longer than a year on Venus! This hot, rocky planet is much like Earth, but it holds many mysteries that scientists work hard to unravel. How did it form? What is it made of? These questions and more will be answered in this informative book about Venus – a planet often called "Earth's Twin."
11) Comets
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What has a nucleus, coma, and two tails? Why, a comet, of course! The wonder and mystery of comets has excited humans for centuries, and they continue to provide valuable information about the solar system and the creation of the galaxy. This title will introduce striving readers to comets with thought-provoking information, fascinating facts, and engaging images.
12) Saturn
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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If humans ever make it to Saturn, they won't be able to land on its surface. This enormous planet has no solid ground! Beyond its seven magnificent rings, Saturn swirls with dense clouds of gas. This fascinating planet is on display in this book full of special features, fun facts, and beautiful photos.
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Environmental engineers work hard to protect the natural world. But how do they do it? This title guides readers through the work of environmental engineers, how their work is present in the real world, and the steps readers can take to become environmental engineers themselves. Alongside simple text and high-quality images, special features highlight a famous environmental engineer, show real-world examples of environmental engineering, and explain...
14) Halloween
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From costumes to candy, Halloween is full of fun! In this beginning title, young readers can learn about the different traditions of this holiday through simple, predictable text and colorful photos. A facts page summarizes information, and a photo glossary aids with difficult words. Students just starting to read independently will find this fun title a real treat!
15) Brilliant Birds
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The world is full of beautiful bird species! This low-level title helps young readers explore birds on every continent, including body parts, behaviors, and more. Narrative nonfiction text combines with bright illustrations to explore different kinds of birds, while a sidebar summarizes important information and questions encourage readers to think about what they have read. This engaging book is a brilliant choice for budding bird enthusiasts!
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Get ready to explore some of the world's most interesting frogs, salamanders, and more! This nonfiction title introduces the world of amphibians through engaging narrative text and colorful illustrations. Readers will learn about the animals' body parts, habitats, and more. A sidebar puts important information in one place, while questions encourage readers to think about what they've learned. This fun title will inspire readers to appreciate awesome...
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From lizards and snakes to turtles and crocodiles, the world of reptiles is fascinating. In this nonfiction title for young readers, colorful illustrations and narrative text introduce readers to several remarkable reptiles from around the world. A special feature puts important information about reptiles in one place, while questions encourage readers to think about what they've learned. Young readers will enjoy this fun text about reptiles!
18) Baby Pandas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Baby pandas start out tiny and pink. But, they grow into fuzzy cubs that love to play! Readers can follow the lives of panda cubs with this easy-to-read text. Predictable sentence structures and crisp photos introduce how pandas play and what they eat, while special features highlight their life stages and daily activities. This cute book will be hard to resist for beginning readers!
19) Tsunamis
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A tall wave speeds towards shore. As it approaches, it grows even bigger. A tsunami is near! These huge ocean waves cause immense destruction. But how do they form? Can they be prevented? This low-level text answers those questions and more using engaging text, vibrant photos, and descriptive photo labels. Additional features such as a map, a formation diagram, an intensity scale, and a tsunami profile give readers an even closer look at this natural...
20) Blizzards
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Whipping wind blows snow into tall drifts across the road. Will cars be able to pass? This dilemma is just one effect of the powerful storms discussed in this low-level title. Engaging text and vibrant photos combine to tell readers how blizzards form, how they are forecast, and what damage they can cause. Special features such as a map, a formation diagram, a windchill chart, and a notable blizzard profile add to readers' understanding of this brutal...
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