John Perritano
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Themes: Land Monsters, Nonfiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, 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. Is there mounting evidence from eyewitness stories and grainy photographs proving the existence of monsters like Bigfoot or Yeti, or do people see what they want...
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Theme: Sea Monsters, Do monsters really lurk in lakes, oceans, and other bodies of water, or are there scientific explanations for the stories about these beasts? Theme: Sea Monsters, Do monsters really lurk in lakes, oceans, and other bodies of water, or are there scientific explanations for the stories about these beasts?
3) Wormholes
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Themes: Wormholes, Space, Nonfiction, Tween. What are wormholes? What causes black holes? How are black holes and white holes different? Can people travel in time and across space? Where would you go if you could time travel? Red Rhino Books Nonfiction is the first Hi-Lo children's nonfiction series at a first-grade reading level for students in grades 4–7. Visually appealing fullcolor photographs and illustrations-along with fun fact boxes-keep...
4) Fault Lines
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Themes: Fault Lines, Earth Science, Nonfiction, Tween. Pressure in the three main types of fault lines builds with a deadly force, giving little warning to people when an earthquake strikes--sending shock waves for hundreds of miles, potentially killing thousands with falling debris and creating deadly tsunamis. Red Rhino Books Nonfiction is the first Hi-Lo children's nonfiction series at a first-grade reading level for students in grades 4–7. Visually...
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Themes: Virtual Reality, Technology, Nonfiction, Tween. What is virtual reality (VR)? What is the difference between reality and VR? What are the benefits of VR? How can VR be used for work? What experiences have you had with VR? Red Rhino Books Nonfiction is the first Hi-Lo children's nonfiction series at a first-grade reading level for students in grades 4–7. Visually appealing fullcolor photographs and illustrations-along with fun fact boxes-keep...
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Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have never been more important. Just about every part of our lives is touched by one or more of those fields. In this book, check out many stories from the world of Space Science, including these breaking headlines: Science: Terraforming: The Science of Planet Creation Technology: Japanese Spacecraft Sails on Solar Wings Engineering: New Space Telescope Will Be Strongest Yet Math: Math Wins Again!...
7) Agriculture
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Provides information on the world of agriculture, including the use of drones on farms, getting energy from plants, rooftop gardens, and more
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The United States has two of the longest unfortified borders in the world . . . and people arrive daily by air from outside the country, too. At those borders and airports are the border security officers who are on the front lines of making sure our nation is protected. They use their training, skill, and the latest technology to keep the bad guys out. Inside, learn how they keep our borders safe, every day, around the clock. Adventure, courage,...
10) Wild weather
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Theme: Hi-lo, nonfiction, weather Weather happens every day. Sometimes it is wild. Hurricanes, tsunamis, and tornadoes are just some of the wild weather events in the world that have taken many lives and destroyed cities. Engage your most struggling readers in grades 4-7 with Red Rhino Nonfiction! This new series features high-interest topics in every content area. Visually appealing full-color photographs and illustrations, fun facts, and short chapters...
11) Australia
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Indigenous peoples, British settlers, recent immigrant groups: Australias pastalong with the vast continent it occupiesgives the country its unique character. The astounding beauty of the Great Barrier Reef; the Outback still home to many aborigines; the native instrument called the didgeridoo; world-class cities such as Melbourne and Sydneythese highlights and more are celebrated in this volume on Australias customs and culture.
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This volume, Science and Technology, explores how the advances of World War II led to Cold War competition, and how government-sponsored research helped to send humans to the moon, to harness the atom for good and bad, and to pave the way for the Internet. It also examines how private industry in the West gained from those "Big Science" projects and opened up avenues in biotech and personal computing, among other fields. The last chapters also explore...
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Osama Bin Laden was the evil mind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack that claimed more than 3,000 lives. The hunt to capture him took years, but when a chance to get him came, America called on the Navy SEALs. Brave, resourceful, and highly skilled, they were the men for the job! Inside, follow along inside the mission to the point of attack as the Navy SEALs get their man! Sometimes a job is so tough, so dangerous, and so important that...
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Marijuana has been controversial for a long time. Some point out that marijuana is safer than other legal drugs and even has medical benefits for particular illnesses. Others worry about the drug's "gateway" potential and the potentially destructive effects of long-term use. As many U.S. states reconsider their pot legislation, this book provides the facts and dispels myths about that plant called marijuana. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and...
15) Fishing
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Inside, learn about the different types of fishing you can do, the gear you need to succeed, and tips on how to "land the big one!"
16) Medal of honor
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Theme: Hi-lo, nonfiction, Congressional medals American soldiers who show valor in combat can receive the Medal of Honor. This is the top military award in the US. Learn more about several heroes who received this award, from the Civil War to the War in Afghanistan. Engage your most struggling readers in grades 4-7 with Red Rhino Nonfiction! This new series features high-interest topics in every content area. Visually appealing full-color photographs...
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Hallucinogens are drugs that have profound impacts on the users' perceptions of reality. Throughout history, some cultures have embraced hallucinogens as part of a path to spiritual enlightenment. Unfortunately, hallucinogens that are available on the streets can also have terrifying side effects. This book explores the history, effects, and risks of a wide variety of hallucinogenic drugs. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an...
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None of us can escape weather or its effects. Nature takes wind, water, and temperature and mixes them together. Depending on how they combine, the result can be beautiful and glorious, like a sunny autumn day, or a witch's brew of destruction, like a raging hurricane. The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Weather will introduce you to what happens when weather turns wild. Whole communities can be flooded, or frozen, or burned. Weather can get nasty-and...
20) Germany
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Germany is a country of contrastsrolling hills and university towns next to big cities and the autobahn. Although once split between east and west, Germany is now a united economic force and a cultural magnet for young and old alike. Oktoberfest and bratwurst; Mercedes-Benz and BMW; Bach, Beethoven, and the night life of Berlinthese highlights and more are celebrated in this volume on Germanys customs and culture.