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1) Fossils
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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An introduction to fossils, discussing the different types, where they are found, and how they are made.
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Did you know that the brachiosaurus was the tallest dinosaur that we know of today? That the kosmoceratops had fifteen horns and hooks on its head? That the spinosaurus is the only known dinosaur to spend most of its time swimming? Discover this and much more in Dino Dana: Dino Field Guide. Inside you'll find: colorful dino pictures ; fascinating scientific facts ; dino experiments ; field notes about all your favorite dinosaurs!
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Portuguese
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Mummies can't talk; but with modern scientific tools, we can still discover what a mummy has to tell us. Read the stories of mummified Egyptian pharaohs and priestesses, baby elephants, pampered pets, and even a prehistoric bison. Uncover clues to centuries-old murder mysteries and human sacrifices, and even find out what a person or animal had for their last meal! Information from real scientists explains how we know what we know about each mummy....
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Discover how paleontologists dig deep to discover these remains, and how they use them to learn more about the plants and animals that once covered the planet.
A True Book: Earth Science series presents fascinating facts and fun activities that will engage the budding earth scientist, while exploring the fields of geology, meteorology, ecology, and more. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects...
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Are you ready to travel back in time and discover the amazing story of life on Earth? In this e-book, you will learn about the first living things that appeared on our planet, how they evolved and changed over billions of years, and how they gave rise to the diversity of life we see today. You will also learn how scientists use fossils to study the past, and how you can become a fossil hunter yourself!This e-book is divided into three main parts,...
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The discovery of stunning, feathered dinosaur fossils coming out of China in the twentieth century suggests that these creatures were much more bird-like than paleontologists previously imagined. Further evidence-bones, genetics, eggs, behavior, and more-has shown a seamless transition from fleet-footed carnivores to the ancestors of modern birds.
Mixing colorful portraits with news on the latest fossil findings and interviews with leading paleontologists...
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What do we know about dinosaurs, and how do we know it? How did they grow, move, eat, and reproduce? Were they warm-blooded or cold-blooded? How intelligent were they? How are the various groups of dinosaurs related to each other, and to other kinds of living and extinct vertebrates? What can the study of dinosaurs tell us about the process of evolution? And why did typical dinosaurs become extinct? These questions and more are addressed in this new,...
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Discover different dinosaurs and learn about what they could do in this in-depth title featuring dinosaurs from the Mesozoic era. Readers will dive into the world of prehistoric animals to discover unique and interesting facts about dinosaurs with pointy spikes, strong armor, long tails, and so much more. Some of the featured dinosaurs included are:
• Eoraptor
• Allosaurus
• Stegosaurus
• Diplodocus
• Brachiosaurus
• Velociraptor
•...
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Welcome to the second e-book for kids of the Golden Series of History! Titled: The First Fish Evolve. In this book, you will learn all about the first fish that evolved on Earth, how they got their backbone, why they needed armorlike shells, what they ate and how they caught their food, where they lived and what their environment was like, how they communicated and cooperated with each other, what dangers and challenges they faced, how they evolved...
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