Joanna Brundle
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Most things that you own were invented by someone. From bicycles to computers, they all started as just a tiny idea in someone else's mind. Learn about how many everyday objects were invented and who created them. It's time to dive into the world of inventors and inventions!
Inventors and Inventions is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young...
2) Arachnids
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While some people are afraid of spiders and scorpions, others are fascinated by these cool creatures, which are both part of the arachnid family. Readers broaden their knowledge of essential early biology concepts through captivating, well-researched, and accessible main text that is also age-appropriate. They learn about the habitats, life cycles, and eating habits of the creepy crawly creatures known scientifically as arachnids. In addition to stimulating...
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What do pilots, math teachers, video game programmers, and bankers have in common? All of these workers use math as part of their career! This book introduces readers to many different careers that use math skills every day. Readers will love the photographs showing each job, as well as sidebars and fact boxes that provide fun facts and essential information about careers in math. A staple for any STEM curriculum, this book will help readers go from...
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A love for technology can open up doors to many different and exciting careers! Food technologists, cybersecurity specialists, and multimedia artists and animators all use technology every day to do their jobs. Using fascinating sidebars and fact boxes as well as photographs of workers in the field, this book is a dynamic resource for students who want to take their tech talents into their future career. Readers will learn what each job is like and...
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What do robotics engineers do? How do you become an electrical engineer? Would marine engineering be a good career for you? This book answers these questions and more as it provides readers with a path from classroom to the career of their dreams. Readers will find plenty of information about different careers in the field of engineering through exciting fact boxes, sidebars, and photographs of a day in the life of an engineer. This book is an excellent...
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Would you like a job as a zoologist or marine biologist? What about a career in pharmacy or food science? This book presents readers with exciting information about different careers in the field of science. Readers will learn what each career entails, how to land the job, and what they should study in school to prepare for it. Fascinating fact boxes and sidebars are paired with photographs showing scientists on the job to keep readers interested....
7) Homes
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Each book in the Around the World series pairs brilliant photography with engaging information to explore fascinating features of different cultures and countries. Every title is designed to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. The titles promote literacy and fluency through a focus on key concepts and sight words. All sight and content words used in a title are listed for quick reference on page 24.
9) Rain Forests
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Wet and green, and full of animal life, the world's rain forests are very important to the overall health and well-being of our planet. However, they cover less than 5 percent of Earth's surface, and many people don't know much about them. In this book, readers will learn about all the different types of rain forests, where they're located, and why they're so important to our world. Full-color photos and maps show more about these interesting biomes,...
10) Protozoa
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Many mammals, insects, and other animals are easily recognizable. However, there are other creatures that are less well known, such as protozoa, which are single-celled living things that are neither plants nor animals. These tiny organisms can only be seen by looking through a microscope. They live in various habitats and even inside animals. This age-appropriate and well-researched text simplifies this complex biology topic to make it more easily...
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The sight of blood can be scary, and it may cause some people to feel sick. But, many cuts that occur are easy to treat, even for kids. This book guides young readers through simple first aid for cut and scrapes that don't require much more than pressure, a cleaning, and a bandage. Additionally, it demystifies bloodier situations, like nosebleeds, to make readers feel prepared should something more serious than a scrape occur. With straightforward,...
13) Space
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The science of space can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for young readers. In this age-appropriate look at the study of space, complex ideas are simplified with concise language. Eye-catching, full-color design elements transport readers to the visually stunning world beyond Earth's atmosphere. Fun fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and an accessible glossary also aid readers in their journey through outer space. This engaging...
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IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers are introduced to the world of volcanoes and earthquakes in this explosive text, which supports current science curriculum topics. Exciting main text explains why the earth shifts beneath our feet and how this has contributed to altering Earth's geography. Detailed fact boxes, simple diagrams, and eye-catching, full-color photographs provide additional information alongside the text. Young learners will become experts on volcanoes and earthquakes...
15) Casas (Homes)
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The way a home is constructed can be determined by the climate conditions, the amount of people living in it, and what materials are available in an area. As readers are exposed to different living environments of people around the world, they develop an expanded worldview. They also learn to compare and contrast their homes with those of people in other countries. Captivating, full-color photographs, insightful fact boxes, and a detailed glossary...
16) Sound
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers explore the science of sound in this engaging and accessible text. What makes a sound higher or lower, or louder or softer? How do our ears register sounds? These questions and more are answered in this fun and fresh take on a common science curriculum topic. Informative sidebars, detailed fact boxes, a useful glossary, and eye-catching, full-color photographs spark readers, interest in this essential physical science concept. Relatable examples...
17) Crustaceans
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There are several different types of creatures that live in the sea, including crustaceans. These amazing animals include crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. Through age-appropriate and accessible main text, readers learn about different crustacean habitats, how they reproduce, their eating habits, and life cycles. Animal lovers are presented with engaging facts that expand their knowledge of this fun biology topic. A detailed glossary, informational graphic...
18) Materials
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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There are many different materials on Earth that can be utilized in a variety of ways. In this insightful volume, readers will learn about the basic properties of several types of materials, from wood to plastic. The accessible and concise text encourages readers' curiosity and deepens their knowledge of this basic science curriculum topic. In addition, eye-catching fact boxes, engaging sidebars, a detailed glossary, and vibrant, full-color photographs...
19) Shapes
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Geometry is an essential math concept, and it is important for early learners to develop an understanding of it from a young age. Through age-appropriate and achievable text, young readers are introduced to basic shapes and familiar real-world examples of those shapes. Early learners can explore this text independently or with the help of an adult. They will also be captivated by the vibrant, full-color photographs they will find with each turn of...
20) Vaccines
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While vaccines are a hot-button issue, there is no scientific doubt that they have eradicated some diseases from many modern countries. Including sections on what exactly vaccines are, why they are used, and how they work, the narrative of this book explains this newsworthy topic in age-appropriate language and detail. Full-color photographs of actual medical conditions prevented by vaccines and illustrations of these diseases make each seem even...