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1) Gems
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Young readers will be amazed to learn about what a gem is and how it is made. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
2) Rocks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Young readers will be amazed to learn about the different kinds of rocks, how they are made, and why they are important to humans. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
3) Ores
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Young readers will be amazed to learn what an ores are, how they are made, and how we use them every day. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
4) Fossils
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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A basic introduction to fossils covers what they are, how they are formed, the different types, and what can be learned from them.
5) Organic gems
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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This title explains what organic gems are, how and where they form in nature, and why they are set apart from inorganic gemstones--
6) Crystals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"This title covers what crystals are and how and where they form in nature. It also briefly explains what minerals, atoms, and elements are and how they play a part in making all sorts of beautiful crystals from amethysts to rare gems."--
7) Minerals
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"Learn about types of minerals, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
8) Soils
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Young readers will be amazed to learn about soil and why it is so important for life on Earth. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
9) Minerals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Young readers will be amazed to learn what a mineral is and how it is made. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
10) Crystals
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Learn about types of crystals, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
11) Fossils
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Learn about types of fossils, how they form, where they are found, and what they teach us about animals and plants. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Did you know that scientists are using crystal shapes to design medicine? Or that...
12) Tierra (Soil)
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Young readers will be amazed to learn about soil and why it is so important for life on Earth. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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Arizona Rocks! tells the stories of 44 of the best geologic sites in the state. Not only will you learn about well-known places, such as Barringer Meteorite Crater and Petrified Forest National Park, but you'll also discover lesser-known sites, including Hopi Buttes, which formed from steam-driven explosions, Peridot Mesa, where gemstones from the Earth's interior are found, and Montezuma Well, a limestone sinkhole with a perennial supply of water....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Young readers will be amazed to learn what a mineral is and how it is made. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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Learn about types of metamorphic rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Learn about types of sedimentary rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Did you know that scientists are using crystal shapes to design medicine? Or that the igneous...
17) Igneous Rocks
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Learn about types of igneous rocks, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
18) Soil
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Learn what's in soil, how soil forms, and how soil helps plants, animals, and people. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
19) Landforms
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The planet's natural dips and elevations, slopes and structures, stud the world's landscapes and enrich its panoramas. However, the Earth's landforms should not be viewed as anomalies in its topography; rather, they are often invaluable components of ecosystems and hold significant clues to the natural forces that fashion our environment. This comprehensive volume examines the various landforms-from mountains to caves to glaciers-that can be found...
20) Minerals
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Anyone who has marveled at the glimmer of a perfectly cut diamond, tended a garden, or consumed a nutritious meal has appreciated some of the many roles that minerals play in our lives. Present in many natural substances, minerals are highly structured entities, each with a unique chemical composition and set of properties. Accompanied by detailed tables, diagrams, and sidebars, this informative volume examines the various types of minerals and their...