Ruth Owen
141) Why Is the Sky Blue?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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One of the most popular questions of childhood remains confounding even to some adults: Why is the sky blue? This vibrant and informative volume presents a carefully crafted answer through achievable and age-appropriate text. Inviting images and fun photographs support the appealing content. Readers of all levels will be motivated to become inquisitive about other aspects and occurrences in the natural world around them.
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Readers investigate the beginner biology concept of plant reproduction in this guide to how plants make and spread their seeds. Detailed diagrams with clear labels present the plant parts involved and the process of fertilization, and the fact-filled text explains what seeds need to grow and how animals often play a big part in the process of making new plants. Full-color photographs enhance this life science learning experience, and activities encourage...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Which crusty, ten-legged creature is on the hunt for tasty morsels of dead fish to eat? Who will be caught by the sea anemone's stinging tentacles? What is the green slime that covers the rocks, and which tiny neighborhood resident likes to eat it? And what does that seabird hope to find among those long strands of seaweed? Readers will discover how living things depend on each other and their environment for survival. Packed with facts, core-curriculum...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this book, readers will get the chance to investigate their bodies like scientists! They'll learn all about their skeletons, muscles, hearts, lungs, and blood. They'll also discover how to take care of their bodies and learn answers to the questions: Why is it important to drink lots of water? What foods should we eat every day? And why should we be active, brush our teeth, and get plenty of sleep?
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Thanksgiving is known for its food, and readers discover plenty of recipes they can bring to Thanksgiving dinner in this guide to holiday baking. Cookies, brownies, and mini pumpkin pies-these are just some of the tasty treats readers learn to make with the help of clear steps that feature full-color photographs. Beginning bakers learn what they need to be safe and successful in the kitchen through text that focuses on safety, creativity, and the...
146) Spiders
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Get ready to craft some creepy spiders. Learn how to make a tarantula decoration, bake a fun treat, make a spider hat, and create a craft. Creepy crafts, spooky costumes, and alien food! Make all of these and more in this super fun series. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide readers as they make their own costumes, bake a fun treat, and create new crafts. All projects use easy-to-find supplies and can easily be made at home or in the classroom....
148) I Can Start a Band!
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Readers will rock around the clock with this amazing guide to starting their first band! Full of step-by-step activities and accompanying photographs, this book is bursting with ideas to inspire eager musicians. They'll create their own unique style and sound, while also learning the basics of managing a band. In addition to mastering musical instruments, starting a band teaches readers valuable lessons. They'll navigate group dynamics, learning how...
149) Welcome to the Ocean
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In this book, readers will dive beneath the ocean to discover how fish, marine mammals, and a whole host of animals that make this habitat their home form an ecosystem and rely on their habitat and each other for survival.
This title cleverly explores the connections between a range of ocean animals, plants, seaweeds, and other living things.
• Packed with curriculum science information
• See how ocean animals find or hunt for their food
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150) Living on Mars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It sounds like something from a science-fiction movie, but today, many scientists are exploring the possibility that humans could one day live on the planet Mars. This fascinating book, packed with real-life space science, explores the latest ideas of the people who dream of colonizing another planet. How would we get to Mars? How would we breathe? What would we eat and drink? What would a home on Mars look like, and what would everyday life be like...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Could a spirit of the dead really come back to haunt the living? If tales of ghosts are just fictional stories, why do so many people report seeing these supernatural beings? What would it be like to be the restless spirit of someone who has died, and how can you tell if ghosts inhabit the house you live in? In Ghosts and Other Spirits of the Dead, children will read historical stories and modern-day accounts of ghostly encounters. Kids will get all...
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Marksmanship is a fun skill to develop, but it must be developed safely and responsibly. Both of those aspects of marksmanship are highlighted in this entertaining and educational guide. Young readers are introduced to a number of exciting DIY projects that allow them to practice their shooting skills. In addition to clear and focused instructions, important tips are included to ensure that each project is completed and used in an age-appropriate...
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Did you know if you look at a grain of salt through a microscope, you can see its crystal shape? Young readers discover even more riveting facts like this as they read about the crucial rock forms all around them, from the ground they walk on to the rocks that a volcano is made up of. Achievable text and fact boxes accompany the visuals to create a fully immersive experience for readers to dig beneath the surface. Craft projects engage...
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The jungle is one of the most diverse and mysterious habitats on Earth... and its creatures are among the most fascinating. In this volume, readers will learn more about jungle creatures such as parrots, gorillas, and snakes through intriguing facts and color photos. At the same time, they'll be able to follow clear instructions and illustrated steps to create origami versions of these amazing animals.
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What do you feed a fire-breathing friend that finds its way to your place for dinner? A marvelous meal fit for your dragon guest (that you'll love, too)! Start with an appetizer of crunchy claw crackers and a sweet-and-spicy ginger drink. For the main course, serve up a pepperoni pie shaped just like your dragon friend--complete with colorful scaly skin. Then, finish the meal with sweet fire-colored meringues. While you're at it, don't forget to brush...
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When you think about the polar regions of Earth, you might think mostly of snow and ice and cold-not the animals that survive and thrive in these arctic areas. In this book, readers will learn more about the creatures that call the polar regions home, including caribou, polar bears, and penguins. With the aid of clear instructions, detailed illustrations, and dazzling photographs, readers will learn to create their own paper replicas of these animals-right...
157) When Birds Had Teeth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Not every dinosaur went extinct when a giant asteroid hit Earth. Some survived-and over millions of years they became the birds that share our world today! Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary...
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Cards and gifts made with love are popular parts of Valentine's Day, and readers have fun making these tokens of their affection with the help of this guide to Valentine's Day origami. By following simple steps and looking at visual examples, readers are able to make hearts, roses, and cards by folding paper into beautiful shapes. Each project features a helpful materials list and fun facts about the symbols and objects being made and why they're...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Meet the fossil hunters who dig for dinosaurs in the freezing cold, windswept mountains of Antarctica. Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple, clear sentences. A fresh design and...
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Eek! Insects and spiders everywhere! Origami enthusiasts with a passion for tiny, many-legged creatures will love this guide to creating origami insects and spiders. Step-by-step instructions with examples of each fold make each project easy and fun, while accompanying photographs help readers visualize every step. As they craft, they'll learn fascinating facts about these itsy-bitsy critters. This hands-on approach to learning helps readers retain...