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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Grace Hopper was a pioneer in computer programming, a woman whose scientific research led to computer-language tools and technology still in use today. Her story is filled with trial and error, and readers can follow the journey step by step.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Why is Madam C.J. Walker important? She invented a brand of hair care products just for African Americans! Follow her journey from the cotton fields to a seat at the millionaires' table. It's a story of big dreams, hard work, and life-changing inventions!"--Back cover.
4) Spacewalks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Explains what spacewalking consists of, including collecting samples, fixing equipment, and sightseeing.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"With its massive tusks and long trunk, the woolly mammoth was the early ancestor of today's elephants. Readers learn about this prehistoric packyderm and its home during the Ice Age from engaging text and colorful illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian experts"--
7) Velociraptor
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Introduces young readers to Velociraptor, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and life cycle"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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With its long neck and front legs, Brachiosaurus was the giraffe of the prehistoric world - a giant giraffe. Readers learn about this huge plant eater and its Jurassic home from carefully leveled and engaging text, bold illustrations, and interesting facts reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Did you know that the gaboon viper snake weighs more than 45 pounds? Meet giant snakes, venomous lizards, and other reptiles from around the world in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian experts" -- Page 4 of cover.
11) Living in space
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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What's it like to live in space? How long can you stay in space? Discover how astronauts eat, sleep, work, and even exercise in a weightless world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Did you know that the Asian elephant is one of the largest land mammals on Earth? Meet gentle gazelles, fierce tigers, and other mammals from around the world in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian experts" -- Page 4 of cover.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"Did you know that the Fowler's toad can lay 20,000 eggs? Meet friendly frogs, giant salamanders, and other amazing amphibians at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian experts. Download the Capston 4D app to access a variety of bonus content."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Dig in the dirt and you'll find . . . worms! But did you know that many live underwater? Or that some can grow as long as 9 feet? Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologist book about wonderful worms from around the world. Readers will be wowed by the amazing variety of wrigglers and up-close photos, while also learning about bug behavior, life cycles, classification, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports life...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Chirping fills the night air, and you know crickets must be nearby! But did you also know that each species has its own unique song? Or that these tiny jumpers have ears on their legs? Meet cool crickets from around the world with Smithsonian Little Entomologist. Kids will be wowed by the amazing variety of bugs and up-close photos, while also learning about bug behavior, life cycle, diet, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports life science...