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1) Giraffes
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the world's tallest mammal, the giraffe.--
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"This title explains the history of roller coasters and the exciting and stomach-churning rides they are today. Readers will learn that roller coaster history began in Russia with giant ice slides called "Russian mountains." Today coasters feature extreme speeds, twists, flips, and 100-foot drops." -- iPage.
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"Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living through the Civil War? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more! A Day in the Life section, prompts for thinking deeper, sidebars, more facts, index, and glossary are also included. QR codes throughout the book will take readers to fun activities, informational links, videos, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...
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Meet the biggest animal on land-the African elephant! Everything about this title is big, from the full-bleed photographs to the content. Readers will learn all that is super-sized about this amazing ocean mammal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
8) Capybaras
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Meet the biggest rodent in the world-the capybara! Everything about this title is big, from the full-bleed photographs to the content. Readers will learn all that is super-size about this cute mammal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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"Becoming a Mosquito reviews each stage in a mosquito's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a mosquito's amazing transformation clearly. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.
10) Becoming a fish
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"Becoming a Fish reviews each stage in a northern pike's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a fish's amazing transformation clearly. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.
13) Dachshunds
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This title introduces readers to the durable and brave Dachshund breed. The book talks about what the dogs look like, their history, talents, common personality traits and needs. Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
14) Tundra biome
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Teaches readers about arctic and alpine biomes, focusing on the extreme weather conditions and the unique plants and animals found in these environments.
15) Siberian huskies
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Introduces readers to the strong and loyal Siberian husky breed. The talks about what the dogs look like, their history, talents, common personality traits and needs. Young readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text and beautiful full-color photographs.
16) Mikaela Shiffrin
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Covers Mikaela Shiffrin's early years, how she got her start skiing, and how she's earned three Olympic medals in the slalom, giant slalom, and combined events.
17) Chloe Kim
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Covers Chloe Kim's early years, how she got her start snowboarding, and how she earned her Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe event.
18) Red Gerard
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Covers Redmond Gerard's early years, how he got his start snowboarding, and how he earned his Olympic gold medal in the slopestyle event.
19) Forest biome
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Introduces the idea of a biome and describes the three main types of forest biome--temperate, boreal, and tropical--and the plants and animals that may live there.--
20) Grassland biome
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Introduces the idea of a biome and describes the two different types of grassland biome--tropical, or savanna, and temperate--and the plants and animals that may live there.