Alicia Klepeis
1) Africa
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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....
2) Leaves
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Some are bigger than a school bus. Others are as small as a candy sprinkle. Some make people itch. What are they? Plant leaves! Find out why leaves are a certain shape and size, how they help plants grow, and perform your own experiment to find out just what leaves need to grow.
3) Moses
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English
Description
Rescued Baby. Shepherd. Prophet. Moses was a smart and curious scholar. While he was best known for leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, he was also human. He was a brilliant student, but he was not always patient. Since none of his writings were left behind, it is not always easy for historians to know what is true about Moses. Some people saw him as a prophet. Others felt he made some bad decisions. Moses' determination and willingness...
4) Pythagoras
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English
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Mathematician. Philosopher. World traveler. Pythagoras was an intelligent and curious scholar and teacher. While he's best known for the Pythagorean Theorem, he shared ideas about numbers, animals and many other areas of knowledge with his students. Since none of his writings were left behind, it's not always easy for historians to know what's true about Pythagoras and what may be legendary. What does seem apparent is that he was a vegetarian but...
5) Roots
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Plant roots are amazing! From keeping plants anchored in the ground to sucking up water from the soil, roots are an essential part of plants. Some go deep below Earth's surface while others spread far and wide just below the dirt. Dig in to discover how roots help plants survive.
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Español
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Some are bigger than a school bus. Others are as small as a candy sprinkle. Some make people itch. What are they? Plant leaves! Find out why leaves are a certain shape and size, how they help plants grow, and perform your own experiment to find out just what leaves need to grow.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From Seattle to Sydney, people around the globe experience weather every day, but what is weather, really? How is the sun connected to whether it's hot and dry or cool and rainy outside? The brightly colored pages of this book explain the science behind weather on Earth, from our atmosphere to seasons to winds. Filled with incredible photographs, fun facts, and hands-on activities influenced by the Next Generation Science Standards, readers gain an...
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Español
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Plant roots are amazing! From keeping plants anchored in the ground to sucking up water from the soil, roots are an essential part of plants. Some go deep below Earth's surface while others spread far and wide just below the dirt. Dig in to discover how roots help plants survive.
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English
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From Pizza to Pisa features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such...
10) Tallos: Stem
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Español
Description
Ever wonder how plants reach toward the sun? Or how water gets from the roots to the leaves? A plant's stem is like a highway, transporting water and food where it's needed. Dig in to discover how stems work to support a plant's survival.
11) Walt Disney
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Series
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English
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Walt Disney made history by creating animated characters and movies that are still loved by fans to this day. This book explores Disney's life and groundbreaking achievements.
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English
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Mountains, Monsoons, and Mules features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address...
13) Stem
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English
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Ever wonder how plants reach toward the sun? Or how water gets from the roots to the leaves? A plant's stem is like a highway, transporting water and food where it's needed. Dig in to discover how stems work to support a plant's survival.
14) Jane Goodall
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Series
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English
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Jane Goodall is famous for her work, researching chimpanzees in the African nation of Tanzania. This book explores Goodall's life and groundbreaking achievements. Easy-to-read text and vivid images give readers a clear look at this subject.
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English
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Cairo, Camels, and Chaos features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics...
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English
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Hands-on space science projects help launch kids ages 8 to 11 into learning about fearless female astronauts who broke barriers across space and gender in this full-color book full of real-world connections!
Do you dream of going into space? Do you wonder what it's like on the moon? In Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts with STEM Projects for Kids, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of some of the world's most amazing female astronauts,...
17) Kentucky
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Kentucky. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
18) Hawaii
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Hawaii. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
19) X-Rays
Author
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In X-Rays, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the discovery and development of X-rays and CT scans. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how medical imaging works and how this super science feat continues to adapt in our changing world, from broken bones to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present...
20) Germ Theory
Author
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Germ Theory, readers will learn about the science behind the discovery of germ theory and how diseases spread. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about preventing the spread of germs and how this super science feat has impacted our world today, from COVID-19 to the common cold to the seasonal flu. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary...