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Pub. Date
t201
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the climate, landforms, plants, animals, and people of South America. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Before the fifteenth century, European sailors were unsure what waited for them beyond their well-known travel routes around the Mediterranean Sea, so they kept within sight of land. But all of that changed after Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal started sending ships down the coast in the hope of finding a sea route to India and Africa. This was the beginning of a giant leap toward understanding what the globe actually looked like. Certain European...
8) Pennsylvania
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn facts about the state of Pennsylvania.
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration" offers a fascinating look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers ages 9-12 can delve into the expeditions of Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, John Cabot, Hernaan Cortaes, and more. Using common household items and minimal supervision, kids enjoy 22 hands-on activities to help them learn about these legendary...
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As he spends hours studying his father's world map, a young boy escapes the hunger and misery of refugee life. Based on the author's childhood in Kazakhstan, where he lived as a Polish refugee during World War II.
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Language
English
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"Investigate famous excavations and the archaeologists and paleontologists who led them with Exploring Ancient Cities. Through ancient cities such as Pompeii, Troy, and Machu Picchu, readers will discover how we learn about ancient cities and what they teach us about the people who lived in them" --Amazon.com
13) Africa
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Are you ready to explore? This continent has unique people, plants, animals, geographical features, and cultures. Take a fascinating tour of Africa to learn what makes it like no other place on Earth. You'll find well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
14) North korea
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Language
English
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Description
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in North Korea, land of Mount Paektu, Siberian tigers, the Arirang Games, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces North Korea's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images...
15) Egypt
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Egypt – home of the mighty Nile River, the magnificent Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, and the tomb of King Tut. Readers will learn about Egypt's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page...
16) South Korea
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in South Korea, land of multinational companies, the Yellow Sea, the ancient Choson dynasty, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces South Korea's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline,...
17) Syria
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English
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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Syria, land of the Euphrates River, distinctive mosques, the ancient cities of Aleppo and Damascus, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Syria's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The Great White Shark Scientist is the latest ocean adventure from the venerable team of Sy Montgomery and Keith Ellenbogen. In it, they follow Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, as he strives to better understand the habits and habitats of Great Whites in order to save this amazing, if maligned, creature of the deep."
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