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IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Patience is a South African penguin. She is small at roughly 6 pounds and approximately 20 inches tall; but at 24 years old, she is the 'penguin in charge' of the penguin exhibit at New Orleans's Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hits, devastating the city and surrounding areas with its catastrophic winds and flooding. The aquarium is severely damaged. With no electricity or relief in sight, the temperature in...
822) Volcanoes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Volcanoes, early fluent readers learn what volcanoes are, why they form, and what makes them so dangerous. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest volcanoes and how to stay safe when the ground spits fire.
An infographic illustrates the different parts of a volcano, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about volcanoes...
823) Earthquakes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Earthquakes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during an earthquake, including where and why earthquakes happen. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest earthquakes and how to stay safe when the ground starts to rumble.
An infographic shows areas of the world most susceptible to earthquakes, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...
824) Tsunamis
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Tsunamis, early fluent readers learn what happens during a tsunami, including how tsunamis form and where they most often occur. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tsunamis and how to stay safe when a tsunami approaches.
An infographic illustrates how an underwater earthquake can spawn a tsunami, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...
825) Little monarchs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 2
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In the twenty-second century, a sun shift has made it impossible for mammals to survive in the daylight, and ten-year-old Elvie and her caretaker, Flora, are studying the migration route of monarch butterflies along what used to be the western coast of the United States, hoping that something in the butterflies wing scales can be used to protect people from the sun and save humanity from extinction.
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It's the 4th of July and America is celebrating. But when a hostile alien force attacks from outer space, Earth may be on the menu for a holiday barbecue. Now a small town fireman (Ryan Merriman of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS), a rogue scientist (Emily Holmes of METEOR STORM), and the stranded President of The United States (Tom Everett Scott of THAT THING YOU DO!) must find a way to stop the invasion, nuke the alien mothership, and set off the biggest fireworks...
827) Airplane Vs Volcano
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When a commercial airliner is trapped within a ring of erupting volcanoes, the passengers and crew must find a way to survive - without landing.
828) Martian Land
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In the future, mankind lives on Mars. When a massive sandstorm breaks through, its inhabitants must stop the storm before it wipes them out next.
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The twentieth century ushered in a new world filled with a dazzling array of consumer goods. Even the poorest immigrant girls could afford a blouse or two. But these same immigrant teens toiled away in factories in appalling working conditions. Their hard work and sacrifice lined the pockets of greedy factory owners who were almost exclusively white men. The tragic Triangle Waist Factory fire in 1911 resulted in the deaths of over a hundred young...
830) ¡Terremotos!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Early elementary readers find out what causes earthquakes and what to do to stay safe if one occurs in this helpful, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring informational text, colorful maps, diagrams, and vibrant photos, this book keeps children engaged and fascinated at the same time!
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"Collision Course: Unraveling The Tenerife Airport Disaster" delves into the tragic events of one of aviation's deadliest accidents. Investigate the collision between KLM Flight 4805 and Pan Am Flight 1736, the air traffic control communication breakdown, and the human factors that contributed to this catastrophic incident. Explore the investigation findings, the impact on aviation safety, and the lessons learned. This meticulously researched account
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Dystopian novels have become one of the most popular subgenres of YA literature. This high-interest book examines the themes and conventions found in young adult dystopian novels and series like the Hunger Games, Divergent, the 5th Wave, the Red Queen, the Selection, Book of Ember, Maze Runner, and more. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like...
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Uncover some of the most infamous disasters in the world including the Hindenburg, the sinking of the Titanic, the Dust Bowl, BP oil spill, the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs, and the Chernobyl disaster in this shocking book. With its intriguing facts, vivid images, helpful graphs and maps, and informational text, this fascinating, Spanish-translated nonfiction title will keep readers informed, engaged, and interested from cover to cover.
834) Tracking a Storm
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What kind of weather is headed your way? Meteorologists make it their job to know. They tell you when sunshine is in the forecast. They tell you when it's going to rain. They spot severe storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, before they hit. Their work is important. It can even save lives. Read about this intriguing STEM career Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills...
835) Hindenburg
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In Hindenburg, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the crash of this monumental airship. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster.
An infographic illustrates parts of an airship, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the Hindenburg using our safe search engine that provides...
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When young Charlie Brightelot first spies the mysterious barracks in the woods near his home, he's not sure what to think. His father explains that the barracks will soon house young men serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps. President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the work relief program to help employ millions of young men during the Great Depression. Not everyone is happy to see these young men and Charlie's father questions their value....
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Just a touch makes all the difference.
Life on Playalla isn't too good to be true. It's truly so good, newcomer Boo Fedupsca loses track of all time eating fruits galore, racing two-headed Skitzools through canyons and surfing forty-foot waves. Just one day in the Dream State Den, and he's fluent in the alien planet's melodic tongue.
And after watching the galactic jag-top finals, Boo wants nothing more than to become a champion jagger. He can't...
838) Volcanic Eruptions
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What happens to the environment when a volcanic eruption occurs? What are some of the caused by volcanic activity? What can people do about the problems caused by volcanic eruptions? How can you use your math skills to learn more about volcanic eruptions? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about volcanic eruptions.
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When hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and other disasters strike, we count our losses, search for causes, commiserate with victims, and initiate relief efforts. Amply illustrated and expansively researched, Inventing Disaster explains the origins and development of this predictable, even ritualized, culture of calamity over three centuries, exploring its roots in the revolutions in science, information, and emotion that were part of the Age of...
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