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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It's pretty amazing that homing pigeons can find their way back home--even when transported vast distances and then released. In fact, homing pigeons are known to have made trips as long as 1,100 miles (1,770 km) to get back home, flying at speeds of up to 110 mph (177 kph). Although they are famous for carrying messages for the military in small tubes during the wars of the 20th century, they began their work for humans more than 850 years ago! In...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Therapy animals can improve a person's mood, motivate a child to read, and comfort the sick--sometimes even more successfully than humans. How? Simply the act of being present, friendly, "pet-able," and attentive is often all it takes. In this introduction to therapy animals, kids will learn about the special traits required of non-human caregivers and the places where these animals work--from schools to hospitals to nursing homes. The bright pictures...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Everyone knows that pigs are farm animals. What may not be known is that pigs are super-smart and have sniffers as powerful as a dog's nose! So, it's not hard to believe that some people use them as detectives. One thing they detect is an expensive mushroom called a truffle that grows as deep as three feet (1 m) underground. These talented sniffers have also found success in law enforcement detecting illegal drugs. In this introduction to pig detectives,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
If you were unable to see, how would you know when it's safe to cross a street? How would you safely go up and down stairs? You would rely on your seeing-eye dog. In this introduction to these special canines, readers learn how the dogs are trained, the amazing things they can do, and the kinds of decisions they must make to ensure their handler's safety. The bright pictures and fascinating text are sure to engage emergent readers and give them a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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In Painting, emergent readers learn about the art of painting by following the experience of two painters. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this art form.
A labeled diagram shows readers the tools painters uses, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about painting using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Painting also...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
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In Sculpture, emergent readers learn about the art of sculpture by following the experience of two sculptors. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this art form.
A labeled diagram shows readers a sculptor's tools, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sculpture using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sculpture also...
7) Painting
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Painting, emergent readers learn about the art of painting by following the experience of two painters. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this art form.
A labeled diagram shows readers the tools painters uses, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about painting using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Painting also...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
In Photography, emergent readers learn about the art of photography by following the experience of two photographers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this popular activity.
A labeled diagram introduces readers to a photographer's equipment, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about photography using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
In Singing, emergent readers learn about the art of singing by following the experience of two vocalists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this performing art.
A labeled diagram shows readers different styles of singing, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about singing using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Singing...
10) Dance
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Dance, emergent readers learn about the art of dance by following the experience of two dancers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this performing art.
A labeled diagram shows readers shoes for different types of dance, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dance using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dance...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Life on Earth is endlessly amazing and complex. Learn about animal classification with 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. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
12) Singing
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Singing, emergent readers learn about the art of singing by following the experience of two vocalists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this performing art.
A labeled diagram shows readers different styles of singing, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about singing using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Singing...
13) La danza (Dance)
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
In Dance, emergent readers learn about the art of dance by following the experience of two dancers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore this performing art.
A labeled diagram shows readers shoes for different types of dance, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about dance using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dance...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
In Animals in Spring, beginning readers will learn how animal behavior changes during the spring season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how animals adapt to changing weather conditions.
A labeled diagram shows familiar animals that are born in the spring, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about animals in spring online using our safe search...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
In Weather in Spring, beginning readers explore spring's changing weather and how it affects people and other living things. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they explore how spring's rain and wind gives them new ways to enjoy being outside.
A labeled diagram shows ways to enjoy the weather, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about weather in spring using our...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
In Birds in Spring, beginning readers will learn how birds mate and raise their young during the spring season. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover what birds do when the weather warms up.
A labeled diagram shows parts of a bird, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about birds in spring using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
17) Paper Airplanes
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Paper Airplanes, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular make-it-yourself toy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a paper airplane works. An infographic explores the aerodynamic differences between different folds, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about paper airplanes using our safe search engine that provides...
18) Slides
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Slides, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular piece of playground equipment. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a slide works. An infographic explores the difference between kinetic and potential energy, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about slides using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
19) Hula Hoops
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In Hula Hoops, early fluent readers explore the physics behind this popular spinning toy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they explore how a hula hoop works. An infographic explores how a hoop's weight affects its spin, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about hula hoops using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hula...
20) Shapes at School
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Shapes at School takes readers through a day at school, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter in the classroom, in the lunchroom, and on the playground. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they hunt for shapes at school.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify shapes in a classroom, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about shapes online using our...
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