Alicia Klepeis
41) Kansas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Engaging images accompany information about Kansas. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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What happens when a deadly assassin bug takes on a lightning-fast ogre-faced spider? Fascinating photos and dynamic descriptions will give young bug lovers an up-close look at these cunning predators to learn about their natural weapons, defenses, and abilities. Readers can then cheer on their favorite as these bugs battle for victory.
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What happens when a lightning-fast praying mantis stares down a hungry giant hornet? Fascinating photos and dynamic descriptions will give young bug lovers an up-close look at these cunning predators to learn about their natural weapons, defenses, and abilities. Readers can then cheer on their favorite as these bugs battle for victory.
47) Finland
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Discover Finland from its northern tundra to its bustling urban centers in the south! In this title, leveled text and colorful photos guide readers through the country's land, people, culture, and more. Special features support and enhance the leveled text, offering added insight into Finland with maps, an animal profile, a recipe, and more. The book concludes with a two-page profile that puts important facts about Finland in one place.
48) Australia
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Often described as a place of sunshine, surfing, and kangaroos, Australia has a history as varied as its continent's geography. This book explores Australia's history, government, economy, and lifestyles, showing readers what it's like to live Down Under.
49) Switzerland
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From the high peaks of the Alps to the deep blue waters of Lake Geneva, Switzerland is a beautiful country in Europe. This country has a rich history and lively culture. Through short chapters and detailed photographs, young readers can discover new and exciting aspects of Switzerland, from the languages, government, and environment, to the arts, sports, and food. Enriched by quick facts and fun sidebars, this book will excite and engage young readers...
50) Nepal
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High within the peaks of the Himalayas is the country of Nepal. This small country boasts a rich cultural heritage. In this title, readers will learn all about it. Nepal's beauty and culture come to life through vibrant photos and engaging text. Special features such as a map and a timeline provide a visual aid, and a recipe and activity give readers hands-on experience!
51) Singapore
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Described as both a concrete jungle and the Garden City, this book offers an interesting introduction to the tiny Southeast Asian nation of Singapore. With colorful photographs, fun facts, and engaging sidebars, young readers will explore this dynamic nation's government, language, economy, and more. Other interesting topics include popular foods, sports, holidays, and the arts. This book will give kids the opportunity to understand what it's like...
52) Malaysia
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Malaysia is a country spread across two separate land masses that are covered by a tropical rainforest. This title highlights the country's diverse landscape and wildlife, its people and customs, and more! Leveled text and bright photos introduce the country, and special features profile animals, map the landscape, introduce the language, highlight a recipe, and introduce historical events. This engaging title will immerse the reader in Malaysia's...
53) Disc Dogs
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This title introduces young dog lovers to the disc dog sport, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Offers 12 exciting facts about these cold-blooded creatures, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more. Full-color spreads give readers fascinating facts about slithering snakes and engage readers in their unique environments.
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For decades, many people have been enthralled with the abilities of superheroes: super strength, super speed, and mind control. But what if powers like these, and more, could be realized in real life? This book explores some of the most believable accounts of superhuman abilities and uses science to help prove or disprove certain powers. Full of photographs, eyewitness accounts, hoaxes, and scientific evidence, this book delves into the real world...
56) Superfast Trains
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In Superfast Trains, early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make trains superfast.
Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and trains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Superfast Trains also features reading tips for...
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Join us in the Middle East to explore the United Arab Emirates! Leveled text and vivid images highlight the nation's desert dunes, stunning urban architecture, diverse wildlife, and more. Special features map the nation, share a recipe and an activity, teach new language phrases, profile a famous person, highlight an animal, and more. The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important information about the United Arab Emirates...
58) Indonesia
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In this book about the world's largest Muslim nation, readers will learn about the unique geography and rich culture found in this archipelago. With the help of detailed photographs, fun sidebars, and quick facts, kids will discover Indonesia's history, customs, government, and more. Some chapters also cover interesting topics like Indonesia's art, food, and holidays. This sprawling and diverse country has a fascinating culture that is sure to inspire...
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In The History of Pet Lizards, early fluent readers will learn about different types of pet lizards, including how and why people first kept them as pets and how they spread around the world. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading easy and fun.
Each title includes an infographic, a map, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index to aid comprehension. Children can learn more about pet lizards...
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In The History of Pet Snakes, early fluent readers will learn about different types of pet snakes, including how and why people first kept them as pets and how they spread around the world. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading easy and fun.
Each title includes an infographic, a map, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index to aid comprehension. Children can learn more about pet snakes...