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1) Venom
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Toxic creatures can be found almost anywhere—in the woods, in the desert, in your own backyard . . . even in your room!
Some, such as poison dart frogs and puffer fish, have poisonous skin or other organs. Others are venomous—they have stingers, spines, or fangs to injects their toxins. You know some of them already: black widow spiders, killer bees, rattlesnakes, stingrays, and scorpions. There are lots of other toxic species, too. Just take...
2) Booked
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Crossover (Kwame Alexander) volume 2
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Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Long snouts, bright-red lips, pointy heads . . . the animal kingdom is full of critters with unique features. Learn about the incredible adaptations that help these creatures-and their odd bods-survive and thrive all around the globe!
"While humans may bemoan their pointy, knobby, or flabby body parts, some animals use these...
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The Hunting of the Snark (1876) is a poem by Lewis Carroll. Filled with many of the portmanteau words developed for his poem "Jabberwocky," The Hunting of the Snark is a delightfully strange tale of mystery and adventure. Often read as an allegory for everything from tuberculosis to the endless quest for happiness itself, The Hunting of the Snark, much like the Snark itself, refuses all description. “‘Just the place for a Snark!' the Bellman cried,...
6) Macbeth
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Themes: Adapted Classics, Low Level Classics, William Shakespeare, Fiction, Tween, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Timeless Shakespeare-designed for the struggling reader and adapted to retain the integrity of the original play. These classic plays...
7) Italy
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Italy. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll see an active island volcano, ride the gondolas in Venice's canals, and visit ancient ruins in Rome. A special section introduces Italy's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!
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"A funny, over-the-top new spin on the classic Christmas poem! A hysterical new version of "The Night Before Christmas"! David Ercolini's over-the-top illustrations will have readers saying, "Ho! Ho! Ho!" Creatures of all shapes and all sizes will be stirring with laughter in this overly decked out, Christmas-splendored illustrated picture book! Ercolini breathes new life into an unrivaled classic with his vibrant illustrations featuring fun, accessible...
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Pack your bags! We're headed to the United Kingdom. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore green valleys and packed cities, taste the unusual Scottish dish haggis, and attend Britain's Bonfire Night celebration. A special section introduces the United Kingdom's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson's #1 New York Times bestselling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young listeners
From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly―and
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In the icy waters of the Pacific, a massive humpback whale unexpectedly finds herself tangled in a net abandoned by fishermen. When a rescue boat and a convoy of divers arrive to help the struggling humpback, a realistic and moving encounter bridges the human and aquatic worlds.
17) Ontario
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Provides information on Ontario with a focus on its geography, animals, flowers, trees, resources, history, art and culture, points of interest, sports and activities, and what people say about the province.
18) Cuba
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Pack your bags! We're headed to Cuba. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Cuba's tropical rainforests and mountain ranges, taste fried plantains, and see salsa dancers. A special section introduces Cuba's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!
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The enormous facts about our solar system can make your head spin! You hear about huge distances (like the 483 million miles separating the sun and Jupiter), huge timelines (it's been 14 billion years since the big bang), and even huger mysteries (why the universe is expanding). How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better understand...
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