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In this title, early fluent readers follow three male red crabs as they migrate from the forest to the beach in order to mate in the spring. Read along as Cooper, Carlos, Caleb, and millions of other red crabs, avoid predators and cross roads on their journey, then make it to the beach where they dig burrows and meet female crabs to produce young. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational...
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Beth, an eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly, as she embarks on her daily pollination journey. Read along as Beth completes metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly, flies around searching for flowers, and drinks nectar. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Miles the monarch as he changes from caterpillar to butterfly and then heads out on a long migration journey. Read along as Miles flies to Mexico for winter, finds nectar to eat, and eventually heads north in the spring to mate. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Lucia the leatherback sea turtle as she hatches from her egg on shore and travels to the open ocean. Read along as Lucia avoids dangers such as fishing lines, finds food to eat, and eventually swims back to shore to lay eggs of her own. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Hannah, a ruby-throated hummingbird, as she embarks on her daily pollination journey in a city park. Read along as Beth flies around searching for flowers, drinks nectar, and begins her migration south for the winter. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Carly the caribou calf as she and her herd migrate south in fall in search of food. Read along as Carly avoids predators, crosses rivers, and climbs mountains as she travels thousands of miles south and then back north in spring. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Benito, a lesser long-nosed bat, as he embarks on his nightly pollination journey with his colony in the desert. Read along as Benito flies around searching for flowers that bloom at night, drinks nectar, and returns to his cave as the sun rises. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Greta the great white shark as she travels to the open ocean. Read along as Greta travels to the White Shark Cafe to feed, spends time near the coast of Hawaii, and eventually makes it back to the California coast to give birth. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
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In this title, early fluent readers follow Leon the ladybug as he hunts aphids and pollinates plants in a garden. Read along as Leon flies from plant to plant searching for prey, eats nectar and pollen, and eventually migrates south to hibernate for the winter. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience.
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13) Super Spaghetti
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He's a boy. He's a superhero. He's ... spaghetti? Fred loves spaghetti. So when Fred's inventor mom creates a machine that can turn anything into spaghetti (fast!), he thinks it'll be nothing but noodles from here on out. Little does Fred know just how right he is. After a misstep with the spaghetti machine, Fred finds himself transformed--into Super Spaghetti! But is this spaghetti-hungry boy-turned superhero made of the right stuff to save his town?--...
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The Shadows We Hide: A Tale of Love, Lies, and BetrayalWhen Claire Sullivan leaves behind her high-profile job in the city, it's not just to escape the pressure of corporate lifeit's to heal from the emotional scars left by her father's ruined business and her own shattered trust. Seeking solace, she relocates to the quiet, remote town of Whispering Pines, hoping the tranquillity will offer her a fresh start. But peace is fleeting, and Claire soon...
15) Total Garbage
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Trash has been part of human societies since the beginning. It seems like the inevitable end to the process of making and using things—but why?
In this fascinating account of the waste we make, we'll wade into the muck of history and explore present-day innovations to answer these important questions: Why is there so much trash, why are we so bad at handling it, and how can we stop it from ruining the planet? Rebecca Donnelly tackles the extraordinary,...
16) Big Money
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In this basic introduction to money, readers learn about various economic models throughout history with compelling illustrations and probing questions that explore the real world circumstances surrounding spending, selling, and saving.
Big Money aims to explain economic principles in a way that combines the weird and the meaningful, like Planet Money for kids. Organized in seven chapters, each posing a general question and answering it through real-world...
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This book reveals the fascinating history of refrigerators, from when they were first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes they've created in people's lives. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades...
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In this title, early fluent readers meet meat-eating dinosaurs as they survive in their prehistoric habitats. Read along as we meet ten different carnivores and learn about their diets, hunting techniques, habitats, and behaviors. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about meat-eating dinosaurs using Fact Surfer, our safe online search...
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In this title, early fluent readers meet plant-eating dinosaurs as they survive in their prehistoric habitats. Read along as we meet nine different herbivores and learn about their diets, survival techniques, habitats, and behaviors. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about plant-eating dinosaurs using Fact Surfer, our safe online...
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In this title, early fluent readers meet flying prehistoric reptiles as they go about their days. Read along as we meet nine different creatures and learn about their hunting and survival techniques, wingspans, and habitats. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about flying prehistoric reptiles using Fact Surfer, our safe online search...