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Imagine a world without airports! Air travel has changed the way we live and work, but no one would be able to travel without airports. Over the past 100 years, air travel has gone from an unusual adventure to an everyday event. Discover the stories behind eight major U.S. airports, including how they were built, how many people they serve, and the problems and solutions that have changed air travel over the decades. Airports are a vital part of America's...
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Reptiles and amphibians need special help crossing roads.
This book focuses on different approaches, from tiny turtle tunnels under railroad tracks in Japan, to salamander tunnels and turtle crossing guards in the U.S., to toad tunnels in the UK, and bucket brigades for frogs and toads in France.
"Descriptions and photos offer an engaging, well-rounded introduction to innovative examples of humans helping animals. Well-executed presentation of...
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Readers discover fish ladders and "salmon cannons" in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, rope swings for monkeys in China, colorful crab bridges in Australia, and roadway overpasses in Canada's Banff National Park that allow bears and deer to safely cross roads.
"Descriptions and photos offer an engaging, well-rounded introduction to innovative examples of humans helping animals. Well-executed presentation of an intriguing wildlife preservation topic."-School...
6) Motorcycles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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In Motorcycles, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind a speeding motorcycle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a motorcycle, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about motorcycles using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
10) Cars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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In Cars, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics behind their favorite vehicles. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a car, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about cars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Cars...
11) We Go on a Ferry
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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With age-appropriate text and large engaging photos young readers are shown how people go places on a ferry. "Good to Know" facts give higher-level details.
12) Speedboats
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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In Speedboats, early fluent readers learn about the science, engineering, and physics that keep these boats afloat. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about these exciting machines. A diagram illustrates parts of a speedboat, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about speedboats using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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In Submarines and Submersibles, readers will be introduced to the engineering concepts that are involved in underwater vehicle design. This fact- and photo-filled book explains how submarine and submersibles are developed, how they work, and the different ways in which they are used. The Engineering Wonders series for grades 4–8 explores the ways engineers identify the needs to be met and/or problems to be solved and crated solutions through innovative...
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