Anita Yasuda
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English
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The West, the largest region in the United States, encompasses varied landscapes. It stretches across arid deserts, the Alaskan tundra, and the tropical Hawaiian islands. Exploring the West looks at this region's defining features, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and diverse cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's so great about North Carolina? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Tar Heel State! Explore North Carolina's beaches, lighthouses, mountains, and rich American Indian history. The North Carolina by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What's so great about California? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Golden State! Explore California's beaches, mountains, film studios, and colorful history. The California by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in California....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Introduces the main native nations of the United States' northwestern coast, including the Tlingit, Nuu-chah-nulth, Makah, Haida, Chinook, Nisga'a, Puyallup, and Tsimshian nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases,...
8) The Gulf War
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Since our battle for independence from Great Britain, the US military has been involved in a civil war, regional wars, and...
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Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
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The stories of Norse myths and legends are a terrific introduction to Viking culture, history, science, and traditions, which thrived in Scandinavia from the eighth to the eleventh centuries. But who were the Norse, who left their homelands in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden to trade, raid, and explore around the world? In Explore Norse Myths! With 25 Great Projects, young readers discover the remarkable people and mythical creatures of old.
Learning
10) Foxes
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Series
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AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
11) First Base Blues
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Series
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English
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Nico wants to be shortstop on his baseball team. So when he is placed at first base, he is disappointed. Will Nico be the best first baseman he can be or will he let his team down?
12) Giant moray eel
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Series
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AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Publisher
Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Why were there more than 3,000 steps built at Machu Picchu? Why did the Aztecs roam Mexico for nearly 200 years before finding a place to settle? How did the Maya study the movements of the stars and the planets? Ancient Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas! With 25 Social Studies Projects for Kids takes kids ages 7 to 10 on a guided tour to experience the history, culture, economics, and daily life of the Aztecs, Maya, and Incas. Travel through humid...
14) Chinese New Year
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Publisher
AV² by Weigl
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
15) The Tiger Eye
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English
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Moto is excited to present his collection of lost things to his friends at the school carnival. But when, a ghost blocks him from attending the event and his tiger eye bead starts to glow, Moto wonders if he has made a colossal mistake.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Gives readers a look into the lives and abilities of people who are blind, as well as the challenges they face. Learn how people who are blind read and write, navigate public transportation, and play sports. Additional features include a table of contents, an informative infographic, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, a selected bibliography, an index, sources for further research, and information about the author....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers readers a captivating look into the disastrous events that led to the Great Depression. Learn about the stock market's influence on the U.S. economy and how its downfall caused countless Americans to lose their money, homes, and jobs. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, information about...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Experience the new nation from President George Washington's perspective. Learn about the challenges he faced, how he responded to difficult issues, and how he shaped the country during this pressing time in office.
20) American Bison
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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American bison are an icon of the American West, but they nearly disappeared forever. American Bison reveals the importance of America's national mammal to the West, how hunting in the 1800s nearly led to its extinction, and how people are using science to save the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...