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Lexile Measure
790L
Summary
Celebrate Valentine's Day focuses on historical and cultural aspects of this holiday and the international traditions, food, and celebrations associated with it. This celebration of love includes fun facts; a recipe; a map showing the location of all photographs; a resource list of books, videos, and Web sites; and a note from an expert consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, which deepens our understanding of the holiday's importance and meaning.--Provided...
6) Sharks!
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He's quick. He's silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark-the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This fish has soft cartilage so he can glide, twist, and turn before his prey can say "gulp!" He can smell a single drop of blood in 25 million drops of ocean. He can feel electricity given off by his prey. He will lose and replace more than 10,000 teeth in his lifetime. Cool photos bring kids into the
...8) Elephants
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Pub. Date
2010
Lexile Measure
770L
Summary
Introduces African elephants, including what they eat, how they travel in groups, their migration patterns, and how they care for their young.
9) Great migrations: whales, wildebeests, butterflies, elephants, and other amazing animals on the move
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Pub. Date
2010
Lexile Measure
950L
Summary
Examines several animals and their great migrations, ranging in size from the army ant to the sperm whale.
13) Planes
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Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Lexile Measure
540L
Summary
Discusses various types of planes and their different functions and uses.
14) Safari
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Lexile Measure
180L
Summary
Safari day dawns on the savanna. The African light gives the sky colors seen nowhere else on Earth. Soon, an amazing array of wild animals are yawning, screeching, and growling to life. Meet the elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and the laughing hyenas of the wilderness and find out who's friends with whom and why!
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Dinosaurs continue to fascinate kids, and although these amazing creatures roamed the Earth ages ago, new dinosaur discoveries are still being made today! The new edition of the popular Ultimate Dinopedia includes all the latest species and is the most complete, up-to-date dinosaur reference available. Find favorites, like the fierce T-rex and the gentle Brontosaurus, plus audacious new finds, like the Anzu, Kosmoceratops, and Yi.
17) Cats vs. dogs
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Lexile Measure
770L
Summary
Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats vs. dogs has been a hotly debated issue at recesses and lunch tables worldwide. Which one's better? Smarter?
18) Cheetahs
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Pub. Date
c2011
Summary
Presents the life of cheetahs, including where they live, what they eat, and how they care for their young.
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"Learn all about the people, places, animals, and environments of our world in the fourth edition of this engaging atlas. It's got a fresh, kid-friendly design; fun, lively photos; and all the latest, greatest geographic and political information that make this such a valuable resource. It's the perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away--ideal for classroom use, homework help, and armchair exploration."--Amazon.com....
