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2) Insects
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"Readers will learn all about insects' life stages, senses, bodies, and the many different kinds, including beetles, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more!"--
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"Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such as climate change. In Design Like Nature young readers...
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"Seeds can be big or small, round or pointy, and all sorts of colors. They can become flowers, trees, fruits, or vegetables, and they grow all times of year, during spring, summer, fall, and winter. But all seeds have one thing in common--inside each is a new plant life waiting to emerge. What kind of plant will bloom? Wait and see what will grow! This jacketed companion picture book to What Will Hatch? features all kinds of seeds, from flowers and...
5) Caves
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"A masterful exploration of one of nature's most curious ecosystems, Caves is a magical journey into subterranean wonders perfect for fans of Jason Chin. Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross Beckerman urges children to explore one of nature's most curious ecosystems. Dramatic, poetic language guides kids through different caves around the world while nonfiction text allows for deeper understanding"--
6) Fires
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Perhaps nothing is more frightening than seeing a forest fire rage out of control. Sometimes, however, fires are set intentionally to benefit the environment. Readers will learn what fire is, how it burns, and how fires can both help and harm the areas they affect.
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"In this fun, fact-packed science book for kids, young readers will discover the bacteria, viruses, and other germs and microbes that keep our bodies and our world running, as well as how and when they can be harmful and the precautions we can take to prevent them from becoming so. Meet a glowing squid, traveling fungus spores, and much more. The Bacteria Book walks the line between 'ew, gross!' and 'oh, cool!,' exploring why we need bacteria and...
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African elephants are the largest living land animals. Here is information about the trunks, tusks, skin, ears, eyes, and teeth of these magnificent creatures. How African elephants are threatened is explained, as well as what is being done to help protect them.
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This book introduces early readers to animals that live in the North and South Poles. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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This book introduces early readers to animals that live in grasslands. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
13) Stuck in a Cave
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Learn what happened during the dramatic 2018 rescue of 12 boys who were trapped deep inside a flooded cave system in Thailand. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words and offers a review of words with short vowels. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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This book introduces early readers to animals that live in forests. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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This book introduces early readers to animals that live on the tundra. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
16) Polar animals
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Meet fascinating animals that live in polar regions, including harp seals, leopard seals, orcas, penguins, polar bears, and walruses. Which ones live at both poles? Pair this photo-illustrated nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, The Little Penguin.
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I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know what plants and animals are found in different places? In this book, learn about the five major biomes found on our planet.
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I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Do you wonder about all of Earth's living things? Do you know why plants are so important on Earth? In this book, learn what makes plants special, including how they make their own food and produce oxygen for people and animals to breathe.
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The true story of how Mexican-American scientist Mario Molina helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s and went on to become a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His inspiring story gives hope in the fight against global warming. Full color.
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