Chris Bowman
2) Minerals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Minerals are everywhere and are essential to living organisms. There are thousands of recognized minerals in existence! Discover the properties of quartz, sulfur, and other minerals and learn about their importance in this title for young scientists.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Playful, talkative, and busy, red squirrels are surprisingly tough! Territorial of their nests and hard-earned food stashes, these squirrels work diligently to survive harsh weather and avoid dangerous predators. Young readers will love learning what's behind the chirps, screeches, and sudden scurryings of these small critters.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Chinese shar-pei are famous for their wrinkles. Follow this ancient breed from its beginning to its near extinction in the twentieth century, and learn all about the breed today! Informative features call out coat colors and trainability, while clear photos support simple text in this title for beginning readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Did you know that Gordon Korman's mom typed his first book for him? This is because Gordon became a published author before he even graduated high school! This author profile for children introduces the lifelong writer responsible for sending troublemakers Boots and Bruno to Macdonald Hall.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Relatable characters are the stars of Christopher Paul Curtis works. He never wants children, especially African-American children, to struggle to connect with books. That was the challenge of his childhood. This look at Curtis's rise to award-winning author will motivate beginning readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Roamers, runners, and mischief-makers are all words to describe Siberian huskies. With an aptitude for speed and endurance, this breed loves to pull sleds and work in search and rescue missions. Natural pack instincts also make Siberians perfect pets for big families with children! Uncover the spirit of Siberian huskies in this title for inquisitive young readers.
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Glacier National Park is known for its crystal-clear water. In this title, readers will discover the park's lakes and streams, as well as its mountains, forests, and more. Leveled text and clear photos offer key details about the park, including how it formed, its early human history, its plants and wildlife, and its popular activities. Along the way, special features offer additional information about wildlife, climate, and landmarks. The book ends...
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Zion National Park is full of beautiful features! Tall cliffs tower over the winding Virgin River, and narrow canyons cut through the striking red rock. In this title, readers travel to Zion to discover the park's geology, wildlife, human history, and popular activities. Special features shed light on the park's climate, animal species, and landmarks. The book concludes with a two-page feature that puts key facts, a timeline, and an animal food web...
10) Nikki Grimes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Nikki Grimes is a proud Coretta Scott King Award winner. She has always been intentional about focusing her novels and poetry on the experiences of African Americans just like her. Young readers will get to know a writer who cares about their ability to relate as much as their ability to read.
11) Great Danes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Are they majestic, intimidating, or both? Great Danes, known for their size and poise, are a friendly, easygoing breed. Even though they can weigh up to 200 pounds, some Danes think they're lapdogs! Learn more about these long-legged, sensitive giants in this engaging book for beginning readers.
12) Striped Skunks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Small, fuzzy, and slow, striped skunks make a big stink in the animal world. One single smelly spray can repel even the scariest predator from attacking! These black-and-white mammals are resilient enough to survive snakebites and bold enough to ransack a beehive. Beginning readers will love nosing their way through this book about North American striped skunks!
13) Rainbow Boas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Often considered the most beautiful snake in the world, the rainbow boa has colorful skin that shimmers in the sun. The rainbow sheen earned this dazzling snake its name. Find out more about this eye-catching boa in this high-interest title for young students.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Strange sightings around the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia set off a town-wide hunt for the flying "Mothman" with glowing red eyes. What was this creature, and what did its appearances mean? Detailed illustrations tell the story of the Mothman sightings in this high-interest graphic narrative based on real-life accounts. A timeline and possible explanations let readers think critically and look beyond the stories to decide what they...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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The wings of ruby-throated hummingbirds are incredible machines, beating nearly 53 times per second and strong enough to fly across the Gulf of Mexico in a single trip! Common in North America, these birds are a delight to observe as they zoom and hover in backyards and gardens. Learn more about ruby-throated hummingbirds in this brightly colored read!
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park is home to hiking trails, forests, waterfalls, and more! In this title, young readers will explore key details of the park, from its formation and early human history to its wildlife, popular activities, and more. Along the way, crisp photos support the leveled text and interesting features highlight climate, animal species, landmarks, and more. The book concludes with a full-spread list of facts, a timeline, and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Eastern chipmunks are nature's ultimate storage experts. Living in extensive burrows underground, they hoard food such as nuts, seeds, and fruit. Give young readers the opportunity to stuff their minds with fun-filled facts about Eastern chipmunks!
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Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the United States! It is home to famous features, such as Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. In this leveled title, readers will explore the park's landmarks, geology, human history, and wildlife through engaging text and vibrant photos. Along the way, special features highlight the park's climate, animal species, notable locations, and more. The book ends with a full-spread feature that includes a...
19) Bald eagles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to bald eagles. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Bald eagles can be seen soaring high in the sky in search of food. After spotting a potential meal, they swoop down to grab the prey with their powerful talons. Learn more about these iconic birds in this title for young students.
20) Monster trucks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to monster trucks. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--