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This book teaches students how to analyze patterns though cryptography. Illustrates and explains how use a cipher to encrypt and decrypt simple substitution ciphers, poly-alphabetic ciphers and transposition ciphers. Includes famous examples of encrypted messages about and by figures like Julius Caesar and Queen Elizabeth I.
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Students will learn about one of the most amazing trade routes in human history. This book uses details about the Silk Road to explain how to use map scale to measure distances. It includes photographs of Silk Road sections, annotated maps with scale explanations, and a concise history of each Great Age. Interesting details about fabrics, goods, and knowledge transported during each time period are also shared.
4) A Journey Along the Erie Canal: Dividing Multidigit Numbers by a One-digit Number Without Remainders
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This fascinating paperback describes the construction and history of the Erie Canal. It uses the information to illustrate elementary division. Includes a scanned photocopy of a weekly toll collection statement from 1860.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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In the animal world, it's rare for two mammal species to form a mutualistic relationship. It's especially rare for that to happen when neither species is a primate, but that's exactly what happens between warthogs and banded mongooses. Young readers will be thrilled to discover these contrasting creatures and the fascinating bond between them. Accessible text addresses important science concepts and lively images bring this relationship into full...
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The very name Mesopotamia is evocative. This land, whose name means "between two rivers," is also known as the Fertile Crescent. It's the Cradle of Civilization. Cities grew here. Agriculture was established. Writing was invented. But the cultures of Mesopotamia left the world many more inventions. Readers will be spellbound as they discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Mesopotamian cultures. Extensively researched text covers important social...
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IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Even the warthog's name suggests that it isn't one of the world's most beautiful creatures, and it's true. They have large flat heads covered with warts, and sharp ominous tusks. Readers will learn intriguing facts about these weird-looking animals, who may not be beautiful, but are strong and intelligent. They'll be surprised to learn that even though warthogs look really scary, they prefer staying out of danger. Accessible text addresses important...
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Thousands of years before Europeans reached the shores of the Americas, the ancestors of the Americas' native peoples arrived. These early people gave rise to great civilizations with a remarkable list of achievements. These accomplishments range from the birchbark canoe to the first organized game in the history of sports. This engrossing volume will fascinate readers as they discover the achievements of the ancient Americans. Thoroughly researched...
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IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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The movie Finding Nemo introduced the general-public to clown fish and their sea anemone homes, but there's so much more to learn about this relationship. For example, only 10 of the over 1,000 sea anemone species form mutualistic relationships with clown fish.
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Some mammals are cute and cuddly, while others are really strange. This information-rich title explores some of the oddest mammals around, including the naked mole rat, tarsiers, platypuses, and more. Written to support elementary science curricula, this age-appropriate text explores adaptations and survival, animal behavior, life cycles, and habitats. Readers will understand why adaptations are important and how they help mammals survive. Sidebars,...
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If you saw the movie Jaws, you probably formed the opinion that great white sharks are to be feared above all others. Surprise! It turns out bull sharks were probably responsible for the attacks that inspired the book and movie. Many experts consider bull sharks to be the most dangerous of all sharks. Young readers will be thrilled by what they discover about this impressive animal that can thrive in both salt and fresh water environments. Striking,...
12) Piranhas Bite!
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Piranhas are small fish with sharp teeth and a ferocious reputation. They're reputedly such fierce, terrifying predators that horror movies have been made about them. But do they really warrant their reputation? This absorbing volume dives into the world of piranhas to discover the truth about these South American freshwater fish. Special attention is paid to the most infamous and dangerous species, which is the red-bellied piranha. Age-appropriate...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Feathers, beaks, and wings are unique to birds, but sometimes these features can be really strange. This narrative takes a look at the world's oddest birds, including birds of paradise, frigate birds, pelicans, vampire finches, the great grey shrike, and more. Readers will delight in learning about birds and their weird adaptations, and will also understand how the adaptations have played a role in their survival. This high-interest book explores...
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When you think of the achievements and legacy of ancient Greece, you probably think of art, architecture, and democracy. But ancient Greeks left so much more to the world, and some of their inventions will surprise modern readers. The list includes the lighthouse, the alarm clock, the shower, and trial by jury. This fascinating volume will introduce readers to this and more as they explore the myriad accomplishments of ancient Greece. Thoroughly researched...
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IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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We all get by with a little help from our friends. You might not think of sharks as having friends, but they do. And, those friends provide important help in keeping sharks clean and free of parasites. In return, sharks provide protection for their friends. This captivating volume will thrill young readers as they learn about the relationship between sharks and the various cleaner fish who help them. Vibrant, buoyant images, fun facts, and a graphic...
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Ancient Rome is famous for its vast empire, which covered most of Europe and much of Asia and northern Africa. It's also the source of achievements and inventions that have shaped Western civilization. Some achievements include the alphabet, the calendar, and concrete, but there are many more. Readers will delight as they discover the many inventions and achievements of ancient Rome. Thoroughly researched text covers important social studies concepts....
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IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Many people enjoy feeding colorful wild birds or even keeping birds as pets, but some wild birds are strange-looking. Some people might even consider them ugly. The California condor, with its bald head and glaring eyes, is one of these birds. This engaging volume introduces readers to intriguing facts about these birds, including why their head is bald, how the skin on their head expresses emotions, and their attention to cleanliness. Accessible...
18) Hyenas Bite!
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Hyenas have a bad reputation as cowardly scavengers. In movies such as The Lion King, they're portrayed as villains, but hyenas are actually Africa's most successful predators. Young readers will discover fascinating facts about these intriguing, intelligent animals. Special attention is paid to their bite, how it works, and the role it plays in their diet. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer supplement the age-appropriate narrative that addresses...
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Grizzly bears are a powerful, intimidating subspecies of brown bear. Just how threatening humans find them is revealed by the final part of their scientific name: Ursus arctos horribilis. Though much of their diet consists of fruit and nuts, make no mistake, these animals are apex predators. They have the teeth and bite to prove it. Young readers will be delighted with what they learn about these formidable animals and their bite. Spectacular, detailed...
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The history of Iran is a long, rich, multi-layered one. Iran was once known as Persia and was devoted to an ancient religion known as Zoroastrianism. The Persian people converted to Islam following the Arab conquest. Persia contributed as much to Islam as it received. Indeed, it eventually developed along a separate path from most Arab Muslims, as it adopted the Shia branch of the faith. Though the Shia would always be a minority within Islam, the...
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