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First published in 1918, "Sign Talk" is a detailed guide to the sign language employed by various tribes of Native Americans for communication, written and illustrated with over 700 drawings by Ernest Thompson Seton. Sign language constituted a common language between many groups of Native Americans, and it was used whenever they were unable to understand each other's speech. Drawn from the author's extensive experience with users and teachers, this...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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"National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night. Follow along as National Geographic Kids Chapters' presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism. Courageous Canine features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal heroes, including a brave pigeon and a valiant pit bull. Waterskiing squirrels! Bike-riding dogs! Two-headed turtles! This series has it all for the reluctant reader. Engaging true animal stories and vivid images help keep readers interested. Trot, slither, fly, or hop into this exciting series! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars,...
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Naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton created a new literary form when he began writing stories about his adventures with wild animals in the 1890s. His first stories were compiled in the book, "Wild Animals I Have Known," that became popular throughout the United States and Canada. The stories are spellbinding chronicles of wild animal courage, intelligence, and endurance as they valiantly attempt to escape the traps, poisons, guns, and lariats of their...
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Calling all dog lovers! Join the adventure as National Geographic Kids Chapters presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of canine heroism. From Glory the bloodhound, who saves lost pets, to terriers who help raise orphaned hippos, these brave pups are sure to inspire young animal lovers.
10) National Geographic Kids Chapters: Courageous Canine: And More True Stories of Amazing Animal Heroes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, true stories just right to carry in your backpack, share with your friends, and read under the covers at night.
Follow along as National Geographic Kids Chapters' presents a trio of true stories about incredible acts of animal heroism. Courageous Canine features...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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From a stray on the streets to the first dog in the stars! Aboard the Russian spacecraft Sputnik 2, Laika became the first living creature to travel to outer space. See the story unfold as one heroic little dog makes a huge sacrifice to help people learn about space travel.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The first in a line of Animal Rescues chapter books, Dog Finds Lost Dolphins is a tale you'll not soon forget. In this charming and awe-inspiring story you'll meet Cloud, the black lab with a nose for rescue. She's the only dog certified to sniff out stranded dolphins. Cloud can sniff out a dolphin over a mile off the coast of the Florida Keys. She has even become friends with them, waiting on the dock for them to pop up and give her a kiss. This...
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National Geographic Kids is back with another installment in the Animal Heroes line of National Geographic Chapters books. Get ready to meet more amazing, medal-worthy critters in this action-packed collection, including a kangaroo to the rescue! Filled with engaging photos, fast facts, and fascinating sidebars, readers won't want to put this book down.
16) Jack Hanna
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"All animals deserve safety. But sometimes they are mistreated and misunderstood. Jack Hanna improves conditions for zoo animals. He teaches the world about wildlife and protects their habitats. Look inside to follow Hanna on his journey to become an animal expert. Then explore the rest of the Awesome Animal Heroes series to meet other animal champions who dedicated their lives to making a difference."--
17) Cesar Millan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"All animals deserve safety. But sometimes they are mistreated and misunderstood. In this Cesar Millan book, kids will follow him on his journey to become an expert dog trainer. From his TV show The Dog Whisperer to starting his PACK Project foundation, Millan works to improve the lives of dogs around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles."--
18) Steve Irwin
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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All animals deserve safety. But sometimes they are mistreated and misunderstood. Steve Irwin protected crocodiles and their habitats. Look inside to follow Irwin on his journey to become a wildlife expert.
19) Jane Goodall
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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All animals deserve safety. But sometimes they are mistreated and misunderstood. Jane Goodall studies chimpanzees and works to protect their habitats. Look inside to follow Goodall on her journey to become a primate expert.