Sophie Lockwood
21) Rocks
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English
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Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of rocks and minerals.
22) Rattlesnakes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Luckily for most people who share their habitat, rattlesnakes typically give an audible warning before they strike. Kids receive an overview of where these snakes live, various species, and their often complicated relationship with human beings. Vivid photographs and engaging text introduce young readers to rattlesnakes and their role in the animal kingdom. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text,...
23) Foxes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From the frozen Arctic to the steamiest forest, foxes can adapt to just about any environment. Discover more about these clever nocturnal canines in this informative book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the pivotal role humans play in ensuring these creatures'...
24) Flies
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English
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Flies may be some of the most pesky or disgusting insects you can think of, but they may also me some of the most important. Some fly species rid us of other insect pests. Other flies are just plain pests themselves. Learn more about these friend-and-foe bugs in this intriguing book. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures'...
25) Chimpanzees
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Follow Gira, a mother chimpanzee, and her son Gando as they go about their lives in Africa's Tai Forest National Park. You'll learn about chimpanzee behavior, basic physical characteristics, and even conservation information in this interesting and fact-filled book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural...
26) Whales
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Long known as 'giants of the deep,' Earth's whales are much more than just big swimming mammals. Learn about various species' physical characteristics, eating habits, and even social structures in this fact-packed book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the...
27) Skunks
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English
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The smelliest animal in the forest may also be one of the most mysterious. From the differences in species' markings to the chemical makeup of their malodorous defensive spray, learn more about these fascinating creatures inside. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children...
28) Iguanas
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Exotic and intriguing, iguanas can be found everywhere from pet stores to the untamed wilderness of the Galapagos Islands. Amazing as these lizards are, however, they face serious threats to their growth as a species. Young readers discover how iguanas face an uncertain future and why conservation programs are critical to their survival. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles...
29) Heat
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English
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Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of heat.
30) Butterflies
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English
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Butterflies may be one of nature's most beautiful creatures. But do we really know all that much about them? Learn some great butterfly information in this book, from cocoon shapes and migration patterns to strange techniques in fending off predators. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures' habits and habitats as...
31) Beetles
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English
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There are more species of beetles than any other kind of insect on Earth. It's no surprise, then, that these insects play major roles in the environment. They are Mother Nature's recyclers, trash removers, and dung disposers. Learn more about beetles in this interesting book. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures'...
32) Baboons
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English
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As individual as human beings, baboons have amazingly different personalities and appearances. Traveling in troops, they are frequently studied by scientists and reviled by farmers who consider them a threat to their crops. Young readers receive a broad overview of how these monkeys live, their place in the animal kingdom, and the role human beings play in ensuring their continued survival in the wild. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating...
33) Desert Tortoises
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Plodding past budding cactuses and through dry heat, desert tortoises may appear slow and ungainly. But these remarkable creatures are able to survive savage temperatures and a brutal landscape. Young readers discover how adaptable desert tortoises are and examine their intriguing relationship with both the environment and mankind. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides...
34) Cobras
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Deadly and mysterious, cobras both terrify and intrigue us. Young readers receive a broad overview of how these snakes live, their place in the animal kingdom, and their often complicated relationship with human beings. Colorful pictures and informative text teach kids to respect-and not fear-nature's more misunderstood inhabitants. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides...
35) Bats
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English
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From Texas to Australia to the deepest jungles of South America, bats are everywhere! Learn about these fascinating creatures of the night, from their eating habits to echolocation to conservation, in this informative book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children...
36) Chameleons
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Blending in with nature's myriad hues, chameleons escape predators and stealthily track down prey. This title offers an overview of these amazing reptiles, including various species and the habitats they occupy. Kids discover how such tiny lizards prove to be among the most adaptable, and colorful, members of the animal kingdom. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides...
37) Crocodiles
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English
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Gliding quietly along the banks of a river, crocodiles are formidable members of the animal kingdom who don't give their prey much warning. Young readers get a glimpse at various crocodile species and habitats and learn about the hunting skills that make these creatures famous. Informative text and exciting pictures introduce kids to the incredible reptiles that have prowled our planet for millions of years. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using...
38) Electricity
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English
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Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of electricity
39) Moths
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People have been fascinated by moths for thousands of years. We have marveled at their camouflage and we have prized them for their silk. Learn more about these fascinating creatures in this fact-filled book. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures' habits and habitats as well as insights into their relationships with...