Seymour Simon
2) Horses
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"All about their strength and speed, their foals, breeds, and more!"--Cover.
From stallions and mares, to Clydesdales and Palominos, this is sure to be a hit with horse-lovers and animal-lovers everywhere!
3) Big cats
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
The grace and power of big cats -- lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, pumas, and snow leopards -- are captured in full-color photographs and a text that explores how they hunt, care for their young, and rest in their varied natural habitats.
4) Tornadoes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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With winds that can reach speeds of three hundred miles an hour and funnel clouds that can measure a mile in diameter, tornadoes leave enormous damage in their wake. Now Seymour Simon examines these twisting columns of air and destruction. Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them -- and what to do if one touches down. Full-color photographs show this powerful phenomenon...
8) Elephants
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English
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From their ancient relatives, woolly mammoths and mastodons, to their amazingly versatile trunks and strong ivory tusks, elephants are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth. Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of elephants and, with stunning full-color photographs, learn all about the largest land animals in the world!
9) Exoplanets
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English
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"There are thousands of exoplanets scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy, and scientists are on a constant quest to find one just like Earth. In Exoplanets, Simon examines the planets outside of our solar system and uncovers what makes them habitable, our efforts to discover new life, and more"--
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English
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Everyone is affected by climate change. Reading Climate Action: What Happened and What We Can Do is the perfect introduction not only to the dramatic effects of climate change, but to the solutions. Learn how our behavior and actions have led us to this point, hear from kids around the world dealing with extreme storms, wildfires, and sea level rise, and discover what scientists, youth activists, and ordinary citizens are doing to protect their communities....
12) Sea creatures
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English
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Ranging from tiny single-celled creatures to the larger-than-life whales, the ocean is filled with life. Some sea animals live in the darkest depths of the ocean, while others live close to sunlight. From camouflage to way of communicating to existing symbiotically, sea creatures are some of the most adaptable animals on Earth. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will explore the deep blue sea and meet all types of...
14) Insects
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Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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"Readers will learn all about insects’ life stages, senses, bodies, and the many different kinds, including beetles, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more!"--Amazon website.
15) Frogs
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Details the life cycles of frogs and toads while introducing different species that can be found around the world.
16) Fighting fires
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Presents information about the vehicles and equipment used to fight fires from the ground, sea, and sky.
17) Hurricanes
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes.
19) The sun
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Describes the nature of the sun, its origin, source of energy, layers, atmosphere, sunspots, and activity.