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3) Ants
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Where are all of those ants headed? Living together in their busy homes, these insects collect food, reproduce, and care for young to keep their colonies going. Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and bright, close-up photos. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.
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Bringing Back Our Freshwater Lakes explains why freshwater lakes are at risk and how people are combating overfishing, cleaning up polluted waters, and preserving our freshwater lakes for future generations. This title also explores the science behind watersheds and the water cycle. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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A rubber duck floats in the tub. A rock sinks to the bottom of a lake. Why do some objects float and others sink? Find out in this series about materials and their properties. Informative, at-level text and engaging photos help readers understand the differences between objects that sink and float.
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Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. Invasive Species shines a light on the global problem of invasive species. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind how species become invasive and the damages they cause ecosystems around the world, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the...
10) Titanic
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Every new and groundbreaking archaeological discovery refines our understanding of human history. This title examines the exploration and study of the Titanic's wreck. The book explores the ship's sinking, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table...
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How do animals survive in planet Earth's most extreme regions? Snow, ice, and subzero temps make the North and South Poles nearly impossible places to live. But several animals from musk oxen to penguins call these regions home. Find out how their amazing behaviors and body parts have adapted to these harsh conditions. With full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-reader and early reader...
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Find out how animals survive Earth's most extreme regions! From the rain-drenched treetops to the sun-starved forest floor, the rain forest is a tough place to live. But many animals from geckos to jaguars thrive in this environment. Discover the amazing body parts and behaviors that make living there possible. Filled with full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-readers and early reader...
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• Ages 5-8, Grades K-2
• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures
• Includes a photo glossary and a reading extension activity
• Supports NGSS
Dive Into Learning: In Mi Biblioteca de Ciencias de la Tierra y el Espacio: Una Excursión por la Tierra, kindergarten-second graders learn about all the different landforms on Earth and the forces that create them.
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Book Features:
• Ages 5-8, Grades K-2
• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures
• Includes a photo glossary and a reading extension activity
• Supports NGSS
Dive Into Learning: In Mi Biblioteca de Ciencias de la Tierra y el Espacio: Las Estaciones y el Sol, kindergarten-second graders learn about the different seasons and what causes them to change.
Science Learning Made Fun: Why...
15) Changes on Earth
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CHANGES ON EARTH: This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers describes the fast and slow changes on Earth. Readers will be captivated as they learn that Earth is constantly changing, sometimes in the blink of an eye, and sometimes over millions of years!
SCIENCE READERS FOR CHILDREN: Look around at your environment. What do you notice? Earth is constantly changing, whether or not you can actually see it! Climb aboard as we explore...
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SEASONS AND THE SUN: This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers provides an introduction to seasons and explains how Earth's tilt toward the sun causes the seasons to change.
SCIENCE READERS FOR CHILDREN: New buds sprout. Leaves turn green. Leaves turn to gold. Snowflakes fall. Why do seasons change? Hint: It's all about the sun! Grab your sunglasses as we explore the Seasons and the Sun.
INCLUDES: This 24-page book for grades...
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Book Features:
• Ages 5-8, Grades K-2
• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches
• Simple, easy-to-read pages in Spanish with full-color pictures
• Includes a photo glossary and a reading extension activity
• Supports NGSS
Dive Into Learning: In Mi Biblioteca de Ciencias de la Tierra y el Espacio: Cambios en la Tierra, kindergarten-second graders learn about the changes that take place over millions of years, or as quick as lightning on our ever-evolving...
18) Land Tour
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LAND TOUR: This nonfiction, photo-filled science book for beginning readers describes the landforms that cover Earth's surface and the forces that create them.
SCIENCE READERS FOR CHILDREN: The land on Earth can be high, low, bumpy, flat, and everything in between. Readers will explore the landforms that cover the Earth's surface. Buckle up! This Land Tour could be a bumpy ride!
INCLUDES: This 24-page book for grades K—2 includes a photo glossary...
20) Blue Jays
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Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a blue jay! Find out where blue jays live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.
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