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Packed with real-life tales of adventure and practical tools, this handbook is an inspiring guide for the next generation of climate activists, conservationists, and nature lovers.
We share this beautiful planet we call home with countless living creatures, from monarch butterflies and falcons to koalas and dolphins. And just like us, animals everywhere are faced with the growing threat of climate change.
Featuring seven categories of animals, this...
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Packed with real-life tales of adventure and practical tools, this handbook is an inspiring guide for the next generation of climate activists, conservationists, and nature lovers.
The wonder of the natural world surrounds us - from the Amazon rainforest to the snowy peaks of Mount Everest to the green spaces in big cities. And as the threat of climate change grows, it's more important than ever to show appreciation for our planet by taking action.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 6
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As the star of a new kid-oriented wilderness show, eleven-year-old Buck Bray travels to Denali National Park to shoot the first episode. It promises to be an exciting gig and he's happy to get to spend some time with his director father. Buck's annoyed when the cameraman's daughter, Toni, unexpectedly shows up. But the kids work together when they realize two grizzly bear cubs are missing and they set out to solve the mystery, which includes breaking...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn more about the biggest scandals to rock the sports world. From the Steroid Era of baseball to point shaving in basketball, each chapter highlights the circumstances and outcomes of some of sports' most shocking scandals.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn more about the biggest turnarounds in sports' history. From the Minnesota Twins' win in the 1991 World Series to Buster Douglas's victory over Mike Tyson, each chapter explores a "worst-to-first" move in the history of major athletics. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn more about the biggest turnarounds in sports' history. From the Minnesota Twins' win in the 1991 World Series to Buster Douglas's victory over Mike Tyson, each chapter explores a "worst-to-first" move in the history of major athletics. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
11) Offbeat Sports
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn more about the newest and oddest sports played around the world. From Quidditch to Bossaball, each chapter explores the rules and idiosyncrasies of some of the world's most offbeat sports.
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A dark, triangular fin slicing through the water can be a terrifying sight. Read the stories of the brave (and lucky) people who have survived real-life shark attacks, such as spearfisher Rodney Fox, who was grabbed by a great white, and Mick Fanning, attacked during a surfing contest. Find out which shark species are involved, what causes attacks, how dolphins have saved people, how to fight back, and much more. Fascinating facts and brilliant photography...
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Sharks are powerful, super-efficient eating machines. But how do they hunt? Discover the specialized features and tactics they use to capture prey, such as touch-sensitive teeth to identify food, an upper jaw that unhinges from the skull, and a vast array of specialized teeth. Meet all kinds of species, from the fearsome great white and hammerhead to the super-fast shortfin mako and the attack-launching angel shark. Brilliant photographs, clear diagrams,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn more about some of the greatest players and the illnesses or injuries that cut their careers short. From Lou Gehrig to Pat Tillman, each chapter highlights a sports star whose career ended too soon. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
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Buck and Toni, along with the rest of the Wild World of Buck Bray TV crew, head to Utah's Canyonlands National Park to film an episode about the canyons and rock formations as well as the ancient people who once lived there. When they learn about dinosaur fossils nearby, they decide to include that in their filming. But soon, Buck and Toni find themselves in danger at the Dinosaur Stomping Grounds, as they try to discover who is behind the vandalization...
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In his third wilderness adventure, eleven-year-old Buck Bray, along with the rest of The Wild World of Buck Bray TV crew, including the cameraman's daughter, Toni Shoop, heads to Yellowstone National Park to film an episode about its famous geysers and hot springs. They are also there to learn more about the park's gray wolf restoration program. But soon after arriving, Buck narrowly escapes injury when a herd of bison stampedes. Buck is almost certain...
17) Koalas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, eating habits, and life cycle of koalas.
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"The noble stag with his magnificent antlers, the agile and fearless bighorn ram, and the vulnerable doe and fawn are some of the most evocative and inspiring creatures in the animal kingdom. DEER, ELK & MOUNTAIN GOATS live in peace and tranquility, grazing and browsing as they wander through grasslands, woodlands, and alpine forests." -- by publisher
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Mr. Henry knows that kids can have many different fears. That's why he shares the victories of some of the Bible's bravest characters: David, Esther, and Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Forget suits of armor and superhero outfits, Mr. Henry says. Asking God for courage and strength is the slingshot any child can use to defeat life's giants. With perfect aim, Mr. Henry shows what can happen when we stand strong and take our best shot for God.
20) All About Faith
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What happens when kids mix a little faith with a big God? They get giant results, as Mr. Henry reveals in his humorous renditions of three Bible classics - Noah and the Ark, Moses and the Israelites, and Daniel and the Lion's Den. From the Moose that licks Noah's nose and the pot of Golden Calf Soup the Israelites drink, to the crazy dreams of crabby King Nebbie and the hungry faces of lions looking for lunchmeat, children won't forget these tales...