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Insects comprise roughly half of the animal kingdom, and they live everywhere. Most of us think life would be better without bugs. In fact, life would be impossible without them. Without the pinhead-sized chocolate midge, cocoa flowers would not pollinate. The fruit fly is essential to medical and biological research experiments. Insects turn dead plants and animals into soil. They control organisms that are harmful to humans. Sverdrup-Thygeson shows...
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IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 7
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Adventure, friendship, and family come together in this riveting memoir as two award-winning filmmakers take you through the experience of the years they spent living in the wild with a real-life wolf pack. Jim and Jamie set out to show the world that instead of fearsome beasts, wolves are social, complex, and incredible creatures that deserve our protection. Deep in the mountain wilderness of Idaho, they set up Wolf Camp, where they spent years capturing...
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In 1915, British astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington was fascinated with Einstein's new theory of general relativity. Einstein said that the sun's gravity could pull and bend light. In simple language, this nonfiction illustrated picture book explains how the push (acceleration) and pull (gravity) of space affects light.
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Everyone is curious about life in the Universe, UFOs and whether ET is out there. Over the course of his thirty-year career as an astrophysicist, Adam Frank has consistently been asked about the possibility of intelligent life in the universe. Are aliens real? Where are they? Why haven't we found them? What happens if we do? We've long been led to believe that astronomers spend every night searching the sky for extraterrestials, but the truth is we...
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"Fungi can appear anywhere, from desert dunes to frozen tundra. They can invade our bodies and live between our toes or our floorboards. They are unwelcome intruders or vastly expensive treats, and symbols of both death and eternal life. But despite their familiar presence, there's still much to learn about the eruption, growth, and decay of their secret, interconnected, world"--
6) Flamingos
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet the largest birds in the world! This book introduces flamingos to elementary kids, exploring where they live, what they eat, and why their feathers are pink. A folk talk explains why these long-legged wading birds like salty water"--
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"The term 'Artificial Intelligence' has been around since the 1950s, but a lot has changed since then. Today, AI is referenced in the news, books, movies, and TV shows, and the exact definition is often misinterpreted. Artificial Intelligence For Dummies provides a clear introduction to AI and how it's being used today. Inside, you'll get a clear overview of the technology, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and a fascinating look at its applications...
8) Geckos
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaii people believe geckos are a sign of good luck"--
9) Whales
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet Earth's largest ocean animals! This book introduces the many different kinds of whales to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diets, and underwater habitats. A folk talk tells a story of the Maori people who used to ride whales in New Zealand"--Provided by publisher.
10) Jaguars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet the largest cat of the Americas! This book introduces jaguars to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including their amazing hunting skills. A folk talk explains why this wild cat has blurry spots"--
11) Tigers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet the largest wild cat in the world. These wild cats rule the Asian jungle and are powerful predators. This book explores their features and behaviors, including hunting prey and raising cubs. A folk talk explains how the tiger got its stripes"--Provided by publisher.
12) Beavers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet nature's greatest engineer. This book explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of beavers, the second-largest rodent with teeth strong enough to cut through trees. A folk tale explains why beavers slap their tails"--Provided by publisher.
13) Leopards
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet the amazing spotted leopards. This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards and baboons don't get along"--Provided by publisher.
14) Swans
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet the amazing swan, a symbol of love! This book explores the features and behaviors of these graceful birds, including migrating and egg laying. A folk tale explains why swans in Australia are black"--
15) Penguins
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet the amazing waddling penguins! This book introduces this flightless bird to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diet, and varied habitats. A folk talk explains why emperor penguins are so big"--
16) Rhinoceroses
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet these famously horned mammals! This book explores features and behaviors of rhinos, including their endangered status. A folk talk explains why these animals have bumpy, folded skin"--Provided by publisher.
17) Bison
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Learn about the features and behaviors of bison, including wallowing in dirt and their Native American history. A folk tale explains why bison have a shoulder hump"--
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"From two men who know how espionage really works, an unprecedented history--heavily illustrated with never-before-seen images--of the CIA's most secretive operations and the gadgets that made them possible. What is an invisible photo used for? What does it take to build a quiet helicopter? How does one embed a listening device in a cat? These may sound like challenges for James Bond's fictional gadget-master Q, but they're all real-life devices created...
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"Einstein's Fridge tells the incredible epic story of the scientists who, over two centuries, harnessed the power of heat and ice and formulated a theory essential to comprehending our universe. Thermodynamics--the branch of physics that deals with energy and entropy--is the least known and yet most consequential of all the sciences. It governs everything from the behavior of living cells to the black hole at the center of our galaxy. Not only that,...