Emilie Dufresne
41) Tennis
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Female tennis players such as Serena Williams have inspired many girls to learn more about this exciting sport. This guide allows them to do exactly that. With each turn of the page, they learn how the sport is played, how to stay safe on the court, and other fun facts about tennis. The age-appropriate main text allows them to discover how playing tennis promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and encourages the development of self-esteem. In addition,...
42) Light
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Young readers discover that the science behind light is fun in this colorful and creative look at an essential elementary curriculum topic. Bright illustrations fill the pages, helping readers visualize what's explained in the accessible and engaging text. Relatable examples show readers how the science of light is in action all around them, and these examples are paired with easy-to-follow diagrams that feature clear labels and an eye-catching design....
43) Loud and Quiet
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that a lion's roar is louder than a jackhammer? An owl can fly without making any sound. Learn more about opposites in Loud and Quiet, part of the Opposites series.
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Students today live in a media-rich world of breaking news headlines and social media posts. With the vital information in this book, students will learn how to navigate the many facets of this evolving media so they can stay informed while also objective. Complete with captivating diagrams and photographs, this resource will help students understand how the news and media have evolved, how to spot bias, and how to stay safe online. Students will...
45) Wet and Dry
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that a fresh grape is full of wet juices? A raisin is a grape that has been dried. Learn more about opposites in Wet and Dry, part of the Opposites series.
46) Field Hockey
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There has been an increase in young girls playing hockey, and field hockey is a very popular version of this sport for girls to play. This essential guide introduces readers to important aspects of the game of field hockey, from the rules and positions to safety tips and other fun facts about this fast-paced sport and the people who play it. Informational diagrams, fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and vivid, full-color photographs help young readers...
47) Rivers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Where do rivers start? This answer and more can be found within the pages of this colorful, engaging introduction to the world's rivers! Readers explore, how rivers form and how they affect other geography around them, as well as what parts of a river are called and how humans use and change rivers from their natural state. The main content highlights famous rivers, such as the Ganges, showing them on simple globes to engage readers' in map reading,...
48) See in the Dark!
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Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have night vision? Readers discover how this natural superpower works as they learn about various animals, such as foxes, owls, and cats, which have the amazing ability to see in the dark. Through accessible main text, readers learn how animals use their night vision to pinpoint their prey and stay safe from predators. Helpful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, striking illustrations, and dramatic, full-color...
49) Racism
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Racism is a complex issue that still affects many in the diverse United States and world. This book helps readers understand this problem from the roots of racial identities to what is being done today to stand up to racism and help people affected by it. Vibrant photographs, diagrams, and a timeline of the U.S. civil rights movement enhance the approachable text. This book helps students understand the progress that's been made to fight racism. They...
50) Impressionism
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To many, impressionist painters are the best known. From Edgar Degas to Mary Cassatt, the impressionists created beautiful works that are found in museums all over the world-and even more prints of them are found in homes! This book profiles some of these big-name impressionists and shows their famous pieces. Guided by a friendly gallery worker, readers investigate what features one finds in impressionist works, as well as the differences between...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
One is high and one is low, but mountains and valleys have a lot in common as one forms, when the other does! Covering parts of mountains and valleys, how they form, common wildlife, and even famous examples of them on Earth, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to these landforms in an age-appropriate, accessible way. A colorful design, complete with diagrams and labeled images, engages readers with the subject matter as activities and a...
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It's brown, hard, and hairy. But who does this poo belong to? Take a walk through the trees and learn all about forest animals from the poo they leave behind-just watch your step! Have you ever looked down on the ground and seen something brown? It could be squishy or sticky, hard and round, flat and splatted, or piled in a mound. Eww-that's poo! But whose poo could it be? Look inside to find out.
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As climate change continues to affect the earth, issues such as ice caps melting and sea levels rising have been in the spotlight more often. These changes in geography negatively impact humans, sea creatures, and other parts of the natural world. Through the well-researched main text on this science curriculum topic, readers are exposed to these effects of climate change and what is being done to keep the problems from getting worse. A helpful glossary,...
54) Poo on the Farm
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Splat! A farm animal just took a poo. But can you figure out who? Use the clues left behind by an animals behind to learn all about animals on the farm. Have you ever looked down on the ground and seen something brown? It could be squishy or sticky, hard and round, flat and splatted, or piled in a mound. Eww--that's poo! But whose poo could it be? Look inside to find out.
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How is a tennis player is able to hit the ball and have control over it? Questions such as this are answered in this exciting look at the science behind tennis. Readers learn how to execute certain serves, such as a forehand serve and backhand serve, using a deeper understanding of physics. Detailed diagrams explain the science behind what happens before and after the tennis ball is hit with the racket. This creative guide to science curriculum topics...
56) Sound
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We're all familiar with sounds-quiet sounds, loud sounds, high sounds, and low sounds. But how do those sounds reach our ears? Readers explore the science behind sounds in this delightful illustrated guide. The bright and bold illustrations are paired with simple text that breaks down complicated science curriculum concepts and provides readers with relatable examples of the science of sound at work in the real world. These important lessons are further...
57) Looking for Ants
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Nature is full of amazing creatures. Anyone who has watched an ant colony in action will agree. These busy bugs work together for the survival of their community. Depending on the kind of ant, they perform amazing feats too, like carrying objects 50 times heavier than they are and forming bridges with their bodies! This high-interest book, a great addition to any elementary science collection, will attract bug lovers with its remarkable images of...
58) Regenerate!
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Some animals have astonishing abilities, such as the power to regrow different parts of their bodies or to make a copy of their entire body. Your spell-bound readers will learn about this incredible phenomenon called regeneration through this fascinating volume that looks like an action-packed comic book. The age-appropriate and accessible main text translates complex science curriculum topics to make them more relatable for developing readers and...
59) Basketball
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
There has been a rise in young female athletes showing an interest in playing particular sports, such as basketball. This comprehensive guide, created specifically for them, presents the basic rules of the sport, different positions on the court, safety tips, and other beneficial information to help them become a successful team player. This age-appropriate and accessible text also promotes acceptance of female athletes among both boys and girls....
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Have you ever wondered how cats always land on their feet? It turns out, they have a very flexible spine and can turn very quickly. In this entertaining book, readers learn this and more through several imaginary match ups between animals known for being especially flexible. From the octopus to the ferret, the bendiest beings are profiled and take each other on for a fun way to learn about interesting features of cool animals. A colorful design and...