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Step inside a studio and learn what it takes to be an artist! This nonfiction title engages readers through stimulating facts and vivid images and diagrams in conjunction with a brief background on well-known art movements such as Expressionism, Surrealism, and Impressionism, an interview with a real-life artist, a glossary, informational text, an index, and list of useful sources for learning more about art.
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Find out the truth about our bodies and learn exactly what makes us human in this fascinating nonfiction reader! Featuring detailed, vibrant images, diagrams, and charts that familiarize readers with digestion, the circulatory system, and bacteria in conjunction with biological and anatomical vocabulary, readers will learn all about gross anatomy, some of the amazing things our bodies can do, and how it performs day-to-day activities--from digesting...
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In this inspiring biography, readers will learn about the incredible journey of Helen Keller. Using informational, Spanish-translated text and expressive images and photos, readers will discover the undeniable determination that Keller had as a young deaf and blind girl and how her teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped her to read, write, speak, and graduate from college. With a timeline, a bibliography, and a glossary of terms, children are given the
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The human body can achieve amazing feats, but with every new physical feat, there are many failures. Readers will learn about some of the most amazing physical feats in history in this inspiring nonfiction title. Readers will learn about sports records, daredevils like Evel Knievel, and the incredible determination that athletes of all kinds have in order to achieve amazing things. Featuring brilliant images and photos, charts, graphs, informational...
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People talk a lot about drugs. But, what do they really mean? What does it mean if something is a stimulant or a narcotic? Is alcohol a drug? Can drugs really hurt you? And, if they are so bad for you, why do people take them? What about prescription drugs? What should you say if someone offers you drugs? Sometimes it can be hard to find answers to these tough questions. This book is one place to start.
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People talk a lot about drugs. But, what do they really mean? What does it mean if something is a stimulant or a narcotic? Is alcohol a drug? Can drugs really hurt you? And, if they are so bad for you, why do people take them? What about prescription drugs? What should you say if someone offers you drugs? Sometimes it can be hard to find answers to these tough questions. This book is one place to start.
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People talk a lot about drugs. But, what do they really mean? What does it mean if something is a stimulant or a narcotic? Is alcohol a drug? Can drugs really hurt you? And, if they are so bad for you, why do people take them? What about prescription drugs? What should you say if someone offers you drugs? Sometimes it can be hard to find answers to these tough questions. This book is one place to start.
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Readers will learn about arachnids, insects, arthropods, and even parasites in this fascinating nonfiction reader. Featuring photos of these tiny creatures (some up to 100 times their normal size!), informational text, a glossary, and an index to aid in vocabulary development, this book will have children eager to learn more about these tiny creatures and the big impact they have on human life!
9) 21st Century
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Accelerated Reader
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Elementary readers will learn about space exploration as they read through this fascinating nonfiction title. Readers will learn about the sun, the planets in our solar system, comets, asteroids, constellations, different types of galaxies, and more about the vast body of the universe. Students will also be introduced to the Hubble Telescope and the Mars Rover. With vivid images, intriguing facts, informational text featuring Time For Kids© content,...
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Space is huge and mysterious. It's filled with black holes, robots, and wormholes. And maybe there's even alien life! In the 21 century, we're learning about our own tiny corner of the galaxy. But what happens when we can go farther? Will science fiction become reality? Travel to the 22nd century to find out!
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Accelerated Reader
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Action! With this entertaining nonfiction book, readers are taken behind the scenes to find out what is needed to make a film. From the director to the actor, the director of photography to the costume designer, children will be fascinated to learn about the various aspects of motion pictures. With its vivid images, informational text, and impressive facts, this nonfiction title will have readers engaged through the entire book as they discover amazing...
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From hermit crabs that make a home out of anything they can find to tiny termites that build tall towers, animals of all kinds are architects! In this engaging nonfiction reader, elementary children will learn about these amazing animal architects and the things they build for habitation and camouflage through vivid images, stimulating facts, informational text, a helpful glossary, and a reference list of useful websites.
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Step inside a studio and learn what it takes to be an artist! This nonfiction title engages readers through stimulating facts and vivid images and diagrams in conjunction with a brief background on well-known art movements such as Expressionism, Surrealism, and Impressionism, an interview with a real-life artist, a glossary, informational text, an index, and list of useful sources for learning more about art.
15) Bug Builders
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Enter the world of bug builders! Bugs can build structures that are as complex as the ones that we build! Readers will learn about the amazing things tiny creatures such as silkworms and beetles can build in this inviting nonfiction title that features detailed photos, riveting facts, informational text, a glossary for vocabulary improvement, and a list of useful websites.
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Using their hands, feet, and determination, rock climbers defy gravity and conquer amazing challenges! Readers will learn about the important aspects a rock climber must go through to prepare for a climb--from choosing the right climbing equipment to mapping out a training schedule. This nonfiction title uses detailed images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms,...
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Go-Karts are a fun and thrilling way to hit the road! This exciting nonfiction title invites readers to explore different parts needed to build a go-kart, velocity, speed, and how to stay safe in this fun motorsport. Using detailed images, charts and diagrams, informational text, and interesting facts in conjunction with mathematical skills and upper-level features such as a glossary of terms, an index, and a chapter format, readers are sure to be...
19) The Five Senses
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Our senses help warn us of danger and help keep us safe. Learn about the five senses and how they help us enjoy the world around us in this engaging and fascinating nonfiction book that features detailed images and diagrams, informative text, and riveting facts!
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Find out what surfers need to know to have fun and stay safe in the water in this engaging nonfiction reader! Invite readers to learn about the history of surfing, surfing culture, what equipment is needed, and more using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.
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Mammal mania
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Accelerated Reader
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Some of the most powerful things in the world are so tiny they can't be seen with the naked eye! Readers will be amazed at what they see when they take a glance at the world of the mini but mighty through this captivating nonfiction title. With remarkable images and graphics, and informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, readers are able to explore and discover such micros as DNA, atoms, bacteria, phytoplankton, and nanotechnology items...
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What does swimming in a pool, drinking through a straw, breathing in air, and circulating blood all have in common? They all require a form of air or water pressure! Readers will discover the variety of ways that air and water pressure make an impact on our lives. This fact-filled nonfiction title includes real-life examples, vivid images, helpful graphs and diagrams, and basic experiments to help students begin to understand physics concepts. Readers...
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School around the world
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Slithering reptiles and amphibians
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Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in this fascinating nonfiction title. Through vibrant images and photos, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers will learn some of the strange ways that arthropods, invertebrates, and mammals have adapted over time to camouflage themselves and develop interesting ways to keep predators away.
28) Survival! Desert
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Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other...
29) Survival! Jungle
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Do you know the important skills it takes to survive in the jungle? Learn about them in this useful nonfiction reader. With helpful diagrams, vital tips and instructions, vivid images, and a glossary of useful terms, this title will have readers feeling aware and prepared!
30) Survival! Ocean
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What do you do if you find yourself stranded at sea? This useful nonfiction book gives readers the information they need in order to survive at sea. With essential tips and instructions, helpful diagrams and images, a bibliography, and a list of other useful websites, readers will learn everything they need in order to survive--from the dangers of hypothermia, what to do if there's only saltwater available, and other useful survival skills.
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With every new feat, there is at least one big failure. Learn about some of the biggest technological feats and failures in human history in this fascinating nonfiction title that allows readers to discover some of the technological innovations that have made life easier. Featuring detailed images, charts, and graphs, informational text, and intriguing facts, children will be engaged and captivated from cover to cover!
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Terror in the tropics
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn about some of the worst 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 fascinating nonfiction book. With intriguing facts, vivid images, helpful graphs and maps, and informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, this high-interest title will keep readers engaged from cover to cover. This book also includes...
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Accelerated Reader
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The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world. Through informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as well as epidemics and pandemics...
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How we send and receive news has changed over time. Without a constant evolution and progression of news media, the way in which people heard reports of the Great Depression, Pearl Harbor, and September 11 were very different than an event happening today. From Fireside Chats to paparazzi, there have been many different ways to communicate information. Featuring Time For Kids© content, this title will allow readers to learn how people and journalists...
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Unsolved!: mysterious events
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Unsolved!: mysterious places
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Vroom!: speed and acceleration
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Discover the different ways that people spend, save, and budget their money. Readers are introduced to important personal financial aspects such as savings accounts, putting together a budget and budget analysis, credit and debit cards, and taxes. Through informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, vivid photos, and helpful graphs and charts that assist in implementing mathematical skills such as percentages, readers will be encouraged to...
41) Wild Cities
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Featuring detailed photos and images, fascinating facts, and a helpful index and glossary for reference, readers will learn about the way animals of all kinds work together in cities of their very own. Elementary readers will be fascinated by the informational text that familiarizes them to topics like habitation and Colony Collapse Disorder.
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Wild work!: animal trainers
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43) America's Eagle
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The Bald Eagle is America's national bird and represents freedom and strength. This wordless e-book beautifully shows how a Bald Eagle hatches from an egg and grows into an amazing, powerful bird. Young readers will discover the importance of this mighty bird and determine the meaning behind each photograph. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this e-book is a great tool for teaching young students about...
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What does it take to be a good citizen? Early readers will learn key words about being a good citizen while using oral language skills to determine what is happening throughout the book. Engaging images paired with key words to know, make this book an enjoyable reading experience for even the youngest readers. Aligned with the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this book is a great tool to introduce students to what...
45) Birds and Bugs
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Stop and take a look around you. Do you see any birds or bugs? How many do you see? As young readers explore the pages of this e-book, they will be engaged by vibrant photographs, prompting them to count the number of birds or bugs in each picture. Early mathematics skills, literacy skills, and oral language skills are developed as students observe and analyze each photograph.
46) Changing Weather
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Weather changes from day to day. Through vibrant photographs, this wordless e-book depicts the many ways in which weather changes. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, this e-book focuses on Earth's systems, specifically the weather. Students will be excited to learn about the changes in weather and can collaborate together to determine how the weather is changing in each lively photograph.
47) Grand Old Flag
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The American flag represents a symbol of freedom in the American culture. The flag should never touch the ground and should be handled respectfully. This wordless e-book shows the construction of the flag to its use. Early learners will be encouraged to learn about the importance of the American flag by determining the meaning behind each photograph. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this e-book is a...
48) How Many Toys?
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How many toys do you have? Have you ever taken the time to count all of your toys? Introduce young readers to counting and cardinality by having them count the different toys displayed throughout the pages of this book. Featuring vivid photographs of toy cars, dinosaurs, and more, readers will enjoy counting while also developing oral language skills by describing what is happening in each photograph.
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Each face has many parts. They can do many things. Smell, smile, hear wink -- the face does it all! Read through the pages of this e-book to learn all about faces! Simple sentences, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs make reading an enjoyable experience, even for children who struggle with reading.
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Your marvelous hands can do so many things. They can even explore that pages of this e-book! Simple sentences, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs make it fun to learn all about the many things our hands can do! Children will be engaged from start to finish as they learn all about hands!
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What do you do when you plan your birthday party? Do you order a big cake and have goodie bags for your friends? This engaging e-book prompts students to determine greater than, less than, or equal to quantities by looking at the number of friends invited versus the number of cupcakes, chairs, and party favors available at the party. Early readers will not only learn the importance of quantities, but each engaging photograph allows students to use...
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Please. Thank you. You're Welcome. These are all great things to say when using good manners. Whether you are playing with friends or working with other students at school, good manners are always an important thing to remember. This engaging e-book aligns with the National Council for the Social Studies, state standards, and focuses on good manners. Featuring key words to know, this e-book allows children to create their own story or collaborate...
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What causes snow to melt? What is a vital part of all living things' growth and development? The sun, of course! Through engaging photographs, beginning readers will be able to create a story of their own about what the sun does in this wordless e-book. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, this book covers sunlight on Earth and its effects on living things. Each engaging photograph will encourage students to collaborate with each other...
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Many different people work at your school. Read through the pages of this e-book to find out all about school workers! Featuring simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs, this e-book is aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies, state standards, and helps students become familiar with the many people that contribute to a school environment.
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The street is so busy with all kinds of workers. Can you tell what work they do? Featuring simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs, this e-book aligns to the National Council for the Social Studies, state standards, and helps students become familiar with the many people that work in our neighborhoods.
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Doctors, police officers, fire fighters, and even animals work hard to keep us safe and healthy! Can you think of any other workers that help take care of you? Featuring simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs, this nonfiction e-book aligns to the National Council for the Social Studies, state standards, and helps students become familiar with the many people that help keep us safe and healthy.
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Take a seed from an apple and plant it in the ground. What will happen? If watered, the seed will sprout and begin to grow into an apple tree. The tree will eventually sprout flowers, which slowly transform into apples. The process of a tiny seed growing into a piece of fruit is an exciting process to introduce to young learners. Featuring vibrant photographs that show the growth process of fruit, this e-book will engage students and encourage them...
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Is your hair long? Is your hair short? Have you ever cut your hair? Vivid photographs throughout this e-book show long hair that has grown for a long time compared to hair that has been cut. Early learners can create a story on their own or collaborate with others to compare and contrast the differences between each picture. By exploring the pages of this e-book, students will be excited to share stories about how fast or slow their hair grows --...
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When reptiles and amphibians shed their skin, we can clearly see the process. These are not the only animals that shed. Did you know that humans shed too? We cannot always see when our skin sheds, but it happens all the time. This engaging e-book illustrates the stages that an iguana goes through when shedding its skin. Featuring vivid photographs with clear labels correlated with each photo, children will be engaged and use oral language skills as...
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Examine the lives of commoners and kings from the Middle Kingdom with You Are There! Ancient China 305 BC. Take a tour of the different dynasties and important aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, such as calligraphy, language, philosophers, Confucius' sayings, and more. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and...
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Learn what life was like in Ancient Greece as you are whisked away to the past! This book breathes life into history and examines the mythology, art, architecture, politics, and other aspects of Greek culture. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images,...
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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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Heat and light are important for survival, but where would you find heat and light in an emergency? Showcasing important survival skills, this fascinating book examines the outdoor skills that are needed to survive extreme elements. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images,...
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Just like air, water, and food, we cannot live without love. This full-color picture e-book shows how we share our love with family, friends, teachers, pets, and more! With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that develop the text-to-image relationship, this new fiction title builds student autonomy and reading confidence. Students will love exploring health and wellness concepts about basic human...
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Our Earth is home to many different plants and animals. However, not everyone does their part to take care of Earth. Learn how you can help keep Earth clean and healthy for all its living things by reading through the pages of this enlightening e-book. Featuring simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and photographs to engage students, this e-book encourages students to think about and describe their impact on Earth. This title...
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What does a plant need to live? It needs more than you might think! Featuring simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and photographs to engage students, this e-book encourages students to think about and describe what plants need to thrive and grow. This title is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and focuses on structures and processes.
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Which tools do you use throughout your day? You may not realize it, but simple tools are used everywhere! Introduce children to the many ways that simple tools can make our lives easier! Featuring simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs, this e-book helps support early STEM concepts, aligns to Next Generation Science Standards, and focuses on engineering design.
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Featuring comic book celebrities from Superman to Batman and the heroes and villains of the Marvel universe, the History of Comic Books e-Book examines the lasting popularity of comics. This nonfiction reader is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension and engage different types of learners. The History of Comic Books e-Book focuses on complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students. Aligned with Common Core State Standards,...
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Vampires, werewolves, and monsters – oh my! The History of Monster Movies e-Book takes a thrilling look at some of the imaginary creatures that have scared audiences throughout the years, as well as some frightening real-life critters found in nature. This nonfiction reader is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension and engage different types of learners. The History of Monster Movies e-Book focuses on complex and rigorous content appropriate...
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A representation of American history and expansion, Mount Rushmore honors four great American presidents. Early learners may not yet know the symbolism behind Mount Rushmore, but the engaging photographs will help them create a vivid storyline of this symbolic landmark from conception to completion. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this wordless e-book will help students understand the meaning behind...
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This intriguing nonfiction book builds literacy skills while immersing students in subject area content. You Are There! Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 examines the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, highlights the critical components, and details the aftermath and its effects. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table...
75) Pushes and Pulls
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Vividly discover what happens when you push and pull an object! Whether you're pulling a rope in a game of tug-of-war or pushing through the motions of riding a bike, you push and pull throughout the day for many different reasons! Featuring vivid photographs, this engaging wordless e-book aligns with Next Generation Science Standards to teach early learners about forces and interactions. Students will be excited to learn about the reactions that...
76) Rules at School
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No running. Raise your hand. Take turns. Use inside voices. Following rules at school is very important. Featuring vivid photographs showing children following rules at school -- and some not following rules -- this e-book engages children with key words to focus on and allows them to use oral language skills to create a story on their own about following rules by observing what they see in the photographs.
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Learn more about science behind the creatures that continue to frighten and fascinate us – from angry aliens to zombies. The Science of Monsters e-Book looks at the scientific aspects of monsters in Greek mythology, colossal creatures that were the result of radiation and genetic mutations, horrific humanoids, and even real-life "monsters" found in nature. This nonfiction reader engages middle school students with purposefully leveled content to...
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The science of superpowers
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Showcasing important survival skills, this fascinating book examines the outdoor skills that are needed to survive extreme elements. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings....
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Look at the different animals in this e-book. Is one animal taller than another? Flip through the pages and describe what you see. Simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs are flowed beautifully throughout this e-book to engage students from start to finish. Students will be introduced to basic measurement and data concepts with this e-book that aligns to mathematics standards.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the greatest composers of all time. His work challenged musicians, singers, and audiences to understand music in new ways. His legacy lives on in the 40 symphonies, 27 concertos, 22 operas, and hundreds of other pieces that are played regularly today. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this biography includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The...
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Chronicles the life of the Founding Father who commanded troops at the critical Battle of Yorktown, was a delegate to the Continental Congress, and helped start the U.S. Mint.
"True Life: Alexander Hamilton offers an exciting nonfiction reader that builds critical reading skills while students are immersed in an engaging biography. This text is purposefully leveled to increase comprehension for different learner types. True Life: Alexander Hamilton...
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True Life: Alice Paul builds critical literacy skills with this fascinating nonfiction reader designed to engage eighth grade students. Keep your students at the edge of their seats with content that will keep them enthralled from the first page to the last. This informational text examines the life of the women's rights activist and suffragist that fought for the women's right to vote. Aligned with state standards, True Life: Alice Paul features...
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Explore what life was life in ancient Egypt under the reign of Tutankhamun! Students will be whisked away to the past with this informational text that breathes life into history and examines the hieroglyphics, religion, politics, style, and lives of ancient Egyptians. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed...
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Have you ever watched a film that made you think about the lives of others? Or, a film that made you want to help solve a problem? If so, that film may have been a documentary. These movies tell stories about real people and real events, and raise awareness about important issues. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader includes detailed images and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they...
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Accelerated Reader
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Why is pop music so "popular?" What do pop songs have in common? What are the components of a successful pop song? Songwriters have been searching for the magic key to making hit songs for as long as there have been hit songs. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader describes the many components of popular music. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage...
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Accelerated Reader
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Cryptography has been used since ancient times to send hidden messages. The MIS-X, the Enigma Machine, the Vigenere Cipher, and the Spartan Scytale are examples from history. For the average person, cryptography remains behind the scenes. It's intertwined in the everyday tasks that people complete online, on cell phones, and on other devices. But it is always there, thanks to the scholars and codebreakers who worked through the centuries to turn cryptography...
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Fractals come in a huge variety of forms, but they are generally defined as shapes that exhibit self-similarity and high complexity. These shapes appear in many different forms throughout nature. Introduce students to the fascinating topic of fractals with this high-interest nonfiction book! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this title includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents....
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This book details the history of special effects and CGI in films, and examines the innovative special effects used in movies like King Kong, The Iron Giant, Westworld, Alien, Tron, The Abyss, Toy Story, Jurassic Park, and Inception. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating...
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In this guide to costumes and makeup, you'll read about the history, planning, and work involved in designing costumes and creating makeup for the stage. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. The Think...
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This high-interest nonfiction book dives into the history of theater, television, and movies, and details how special effects like lighting and sound have changed over time. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text....
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Build literacy skills while immersing students in subject area content! Written from the perspectives of different individuals, this nonfiction reader examines the events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, highlights the critical components of the battle, and details the aftermath and its effects. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...
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Highlighting important milestones in video game history, this informational text examines the history of video games, from the very first computer game created in 1940, to modern-day games created for mobile platforms. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to...
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The year is 1787. Fifty-five men gather in Philadelphia. Their aim is to unite the 13 former colonies as a new nation. Their debates will go on for months. Bit by bit, they agree on a new form of government. Learn about the creation of the United States Constitution and how this document has endured for more than 230 years. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader includes clear, informational text, stimulating facts, and detailed photos...
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Slam poetry is a form of spoken word poetry. People write and perform it for others. But slam poets don't wear costumes or use props or music. Slam poets use words to express thoughts and make people feel something. Slam poetry is often about difficult issues that people face, or it can be fun and silly. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this high-interest nonfiction reader includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Stress is the body's reaction to certain situations and feelings. It changes how the body functions and how you feel about life-at least temporarily. Stress sounds… well, stressful! But stress is a normal part of your day, and you should not be afraid of it. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the topic of stress and how to cope with it. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"What do you want to be when you grow up?" It is one of the most common questions a young person hears, but how do you decide what career is right for you? It's never too early to plan for the future! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the topic of career exploration. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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What did you do today? Much of what people do each day hasn't changed for a long time. They sleep, work, go to school, eat, and play. But the amount of time that people spend doing certain tasks has changed. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader breaks down a typical day to evaluate how we spend our time. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students...
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On a summer day in September 1666, the Great Fire of London began at Thomas Farriner's bakery on Pudding Lane. This nonfiction text gives students a sense of what life was like on that fateful day, and details the aftermath of the disastrous fire that changed London forever. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars,...
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Why is the magical world so mighty and alluring? How does it cast such a powerful spell over readers? Explore the themes and elements found in young adult fantasy fiction novels and series including Eragon, the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Narnia, and more. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Imagine your world is torn apart by war. You can't go to school. You are not in control of your future. That is the world Malala Yousafzai faced as a young girl. But she took a stand. She went to school and spoke out against the violent regime taking over her community. They tried to kill her for it, but she lived and gained an even bigger audience. This is Malala's story-and how she used her voice to change the world. Featuring TIME For Kids content,...
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This intriguing nonfiction book builds literacy skills while immersing students in subject area content. You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 brings this historic day to life, and highlights the critical details of the march and explores its aftermath and effects. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents....
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Sports fans: dive in! Join us as we celebrate some spectacular sports moments in history. There will be surprising statistics and times when you will be amazed at these numbers - and the stories behind them! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide...
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Acrobatics is more than just flying through the air. It is the demonstration of flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. Modern day acrobatics include parkour, walking a high wire, swinging on a trapeze, juggling, riding a unicycle, and more. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating...
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Extreme sports are extremely cool! Come explore the world of extreme sports enthusiasts and how they make their free-falling fantasies a reality. The only requirements are training-and courage! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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In 1872,Yellowstone became the first national park. Now, there are 59 national parks in the United States. The National Park Service also oversees landmarks, monuments,and seashores. In all, the NPS oversees 413 park sites. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader explores the history and importance of America's national parks. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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Imagine you live in Pompeii in the year 79. There are rumblings, followed by a terrible explosion that darkens the city of Pompeii for 18 hours. Experience the terror of that momentous volcanic eruption from the point of view of a barber who lived and worked in Pompeii. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Have you ever wondered how a GPS knows the fastest route to take? Or how a video game knows when to stop performing an action? The answer is coding. Discover the fundamentals for computer programming, such as conditional statements, looping, and debugging. Who knows? You might even want to create a computer program of your own! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an...
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How does the food you eat affect your body? Why is it important to exercise? How does stress affect the brain? Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book teaches students the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise, and provides tips on how to manage stress. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings....
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This nonfiction book teaches students about the fascinating history of the Internet and social media, and provides helpful information on how to safely use social media and navigate the Internet. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students...
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Bullying. Parents, teachers, and other adults are talking about it. But what exactly is bullying? There are many types of bullying, and many types of bullies. This nonfiction book details the various types of bullying, discusses the effects it can have on both victims and instigators, and teaches students how to recognize if someone is being bullied, and what to do to put a stop to it. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this...
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On the morning of April 18, 1906, a massive earthquake struck San Francisco. This book gives students a sense of what life was like on that fateful day, and details the aftermath of the disastrous earthquake and fires that changed San Francisco forever. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this text builds literacy skills as students are engaged in reading content. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's...
113) The Science of Magic
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Be astounded with some of these amazing apparitions, ethereal suspensions, daring physical feats, intriguing illusions, legendary levitations, and other ways magicians use science and technology to fool our senses. The Science of Magic e-Book takes a look at the famous illusionists throughout history who have amazed us with their magic tricks. This nonfiction reader engages middle school students with purposefully leveled content to increase comprehension...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Being a part of an animal group is not easy. Whether it is a troop, pack, or flock, the struggle to survive is real. Each member of the group has duties, and the alphas assume the role of leader and protector in their groups. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader examines the roles played by individual members of the mountain gorilla, kangaroo, and wolf species. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Engineers design things that affect our everyday lives. You can thank an engineer for your phone, the lights in your home, and your transportation to school. The work that engineers do influences almost everything around us and helps solve problems for people around the world. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and builds literacy skills. It includes essential text features like an...
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Explore the history of medicine and discover some of the inspiring career opportunities in this field. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Do you take things apart and put them back together just for fun? Do you dream of drone fleets and robot warriors? Does the idea of designing and building robots sound intriguing? If the answer is yes, it's time to start plotting a career in robotics! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and builds reading skills. It includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...
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Settle in and investigate some of the most intriguing beauty practices-both ancient and current-around the world. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book details beauty rituals from different cultures. It includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents, and the intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the...
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Have you ever heard of the Mud Olympics or outhouse racing? Some of these activities might sound a little weird, but keep an open mind. You might discover your life's true calling as an underwater hockey player or bog snorkeler! This nonfiction book describes people's most peculiar pastimes. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table...
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Snail porridge. Koolickles. Wasabi ice cream. Fried spiders. Fermented shark. Are you ready to encounter some of the most surprising food in the world? Let''s bite into the world of "can you really eat that?" with gusto. Visit street vendors, walk the aisles of grocery stores, and try delicacies from all corners of the globe. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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It is estimated that 2 billion people use social media. With so many users, the language of social media makes it quick and easy for people to communicate. Learn more about the words, acronyms, GIFs, memes, and emoji that will have you communicating on social media like a pro! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build...
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Young adult novels are a great place to find characters who are a lot like you. Maybe they are new to school, are dealing with being bullied, or feel like they just don't fit in. By reading realistic fiction books, you can read about someone who is going through similar experiences. Highlighting the elements found in realistic fiction novels, this book examines the different types of internal struggles found in YA fiction. Developed by Timothy Rasinski...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Every year, young heroes are awarded the International Children's Peace Prize. Each winner is a strong advocate for his or her cause. These children are helping to shape the global community. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to inspiring individuals including Malala Yousafzai, Neha Gupta, and Chaeli Mycroft. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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In the world of sports, players and coaches experience heartbreaking losses and pulse-pounding victories. They share their emotions, insights, wisdom, and wit through speeches. Some of these sports speeches have stood the test of time. They've been replayed, memorized, and cut into tiny snippets for the internet. These inspirational stories and speeches are celebrated in this full-color book that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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What do Khloe Thompson, Dylan Hirth, Maria Clara, Drew Frank, and Willow Phelps have in common? They are all kids who volunteer to make the world a better place! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this inspiring nonfiction reader details the contributions these young volunteers have made to hospitals, homeless shelters, animal shelters, and libraries. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Disagreements are a normal occurrence among friends and family, and learning how to resolve conflicts is an important part of childhood development. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader teaches students how to resolve disputes while introducing them to important concepts like empathy, active listening, compromise, sharing feelings, dealing with anger, and sibling rivalry. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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The animal world is a dangerous place! Animals have amazing ways of surviving when faced with a scary showdown. Insects, mollusks, mammals, lizards, spiders, and rodents all employ unique tactics in order to stay alive. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader examines the fascinating methods that animals use to defend themselves. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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Some pretend things seem real. But real and pretend are not the same. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction eBook teaches young learners to recognize the differences between real and imaginary creatures. With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that support the text-to-image relationship, this engaging title builds foundational skills to support early childhood literacy. Text features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Cell phones have changed the way we live. They connect us to the world. They are tiny computers in our hands. Having a cell phone is a big responsibility. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader discusses the advantages and disadvantages of smartphones. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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During the 20th century, many things were invented that made people's lives easier. Vacuum cleaners and washing machines made doing chores easier. Vaccines and penicillin improved public health. Radio and telephones helped communication, and airplanes and automobiles transformed transportation. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader details the history of 20th century inventions, and discusses their importance to the modern world....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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More than three billion people in the world use the Internet. Yet there are still more than four billion who do not have Internet access! But this number is slowly changing as innovations are being made to connect more people to the Internet. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader examines Internet access in the United States and around the world, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages to "being connected." This high-interest...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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What do Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? They are civil rights champions! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the subject of civil rights, and discusses its importance to minorities, women, and the disabled. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build...
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