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1) Leaf crafts
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Lexile measure
IG 720L
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English
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"Each type of tree has unique leaves with a beauty all their own. Why not show them off? This engaging title introduces eight leaf-based crafts for kids, ranging from a short and sweet leaf hedgehog to an intricate leaf wall hanging" --
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Viruses aren't like anything else you can see under a microscope. Is a virus a living thing or something else? Readers explore the answer to this question as they examine viruses, learning what they look like and how they affect us. As readers discover important facts about how viruses multiply and what sicknesses they cause, they expand their knowledge of essential parts of science curricula, including beginner biology concepts.
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930L
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English
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Cast your line and see what you can catch with My Awesome Guide to Freshwater Fishing--the complete handbook for aspiring young anglers. Learn all about the fish that live in your local waters, from tiny bluegills to massive northern pikes, and find step-by-step guidance on how to reel them in. You'll tackle the basics of North American freshwater fishing, and dive into a brand new hobby!
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780L
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English
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Sugar makes foods sweet. It is found naturally in many foods and is added to others. Too much sugar can cause health problems. Your Body on Sugar uncovers the nutritional benefits of sugar, how it interacts with the body, and how to include it as part of a balanced diet. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.
8) Knight
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1140L
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English
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Here is an inside look at the history of medieval knights and their armor, jousting, heraldry, hawking and crusades. The life of the knight is considered from battles and banquets to sieges and chivalry.
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For most children, reading the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm is an essential experience when growing up. Grimm's Fairy Tales collects fifty-five of the best-known fairy and folk tales set down by the Brothers Grimm, including "Sleeping Beauty," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Frog-Prince," and "Rumpelstiltskin." This edition features more than twenty beautiful full-color plates by Noel Pocock....
11) Zebras
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530L
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English
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Introduces the three kinds of zebra--plains zebras, Grevy's zebras, and mountain zebras--describing their physical features, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.
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890L
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English
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"A Team Spirit Baseball edition featuring the Minnesota Twins that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes access to the Team Spirit website which provides additional information, updates and photos"--Provided by publisher.
13) Kangaroos
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520L
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English
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Provides information about the appearance, homes, eating habits, and reproduction of kangaroos, and includes photographs.
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Lexile measure
910L
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English
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Discover the strange and stupendous world of animals that live on land and in trees. Get to know a deadly dragon, a sleepy sloth, and a clever capuchin. Oh, and don't forget the only creature with poop shaped like a cube! In this book, readers will learn about the marvelous land animals of the world, including facts about their hunting tricks, their habitats, and their amazing abilities. --
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Dive into these fishy facts: Did you know that the prehistoric shark, megalodon, had jaws so big that it could swallow a car? Or that goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and even an alpaca have all learned how to surf? And if that's not weird enough for ya, one man even rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean for 312 days! In this book filled with 300 wacky facts and pictures, you'll glimpse the ocean's weirdest wildlife, uncover shocking shipwrecks, and meet sensational...
16) AI safety
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English
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"Artificial intelligence is an incredible tool capable of impressive feats, but it also brings many safety concerns. Readers will examine some of them and learn to think critically about AI in this engaging exploration"--
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Quirk Books
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English
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The American-style recipes range from the everyday to the elegant, and the six chapters are divided according to the class of pasta needed for the recipes. Most ingredients are readily available, and the recipes are simple to make, given the adult supervision. Barlow adds twists to dishes to indeed make them playful (making robots out of macaroni and pretzels, etc.).
18) Tortoises
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Lexile measure
480L
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English
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"Meet these amazing shelled reptiles! This book explores the many different kinds of tortoises, where they live, their behaviors, and why they move so slow. A folk talk retells Aesop's story of the tortoise and the hare." -- Provided by publisher.
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Our understanding of gender has changed quite a bit since the Constitution was first written. Yet, there has always been debate about how women should be included under the laws that govern the United States. The women's suffrage movement fought to give women the right to vote. With the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, this dream was finally realized. There have been many more battles along the way, including for the Equal Rights Amendment,...
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830L
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English
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"This appealing art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original works of art using paper. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they create their own paper works of art"--