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1) Reptile
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to all kinds of reptiles from the start of life inside an egg to hunting skills and survival techniques with DK Eyewitness Books: Reptile. See snake anatomy from the skeleton to scaly skin; learn about the gripping feet of a lizard; discover the variety of shells found on turtles and tortoises; and stand a safe distance from crocodile jaws.
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English
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There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too. And then there are the creatures that migrate, including hummingbirds, blue whales, and even earthworms! This rhyming nonfiction picture book by Laura Purdie Salas tells you all about how animals survive chilly weather. --from Amazon.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Whether you're a dinosaur fan or just simply enjoy practical hands-on projects, this dynamic dinosaur book combines creativity with a prehistoric twist. Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will inspire imaginative minds and bring the dinosaur world to life!
9) Trees
Author
Series
Publisher
QEB
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated introduction to trees that explores what they are, what they produce, and how they benefit, with numerous activities, experiments, and crafts on the subject for readers to try.
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Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books/ Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor'easter in years. As the weather wreaked havoc on land, the freezing Atlantic became a wind-whipped zone of peril. In the early hours of Monday, February 18, while the storm raged, two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer, found themselves in the same horrifying predicament. Built with "dirty steel," and not prepared to withstand such ferocious seas, both tankers split...
12) Los Angeles
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Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Los Angeles: The City of Angels! Explore Hollywood, Venice Beach, and other iconic places around the city. Plus, learn fascinating factoids. You'll quickly see why millions of tourists visit this amazing city each year. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The playful text, colorful design, and captivating photos and map are sure to entice and excite beginning readers....
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Explore Antarctica--the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth--in this adventure-filled title in the Who HQ series. Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90...
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Series
Time quintet volume 1
Language
English
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Meg Murry and her friends become involved with unearthly strangers and a search for Meg's father, who has disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government.
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Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Throughout the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day and break the fast together as a family each night. Ramadan provides the opportunity to focus on positive thoughts and actions. It is a time to become more grateful for the blessings people often take for granted and be reminded of the importance of helping others. Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers.
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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2020-2021 Middle School TAB Nominations
2021 Graded Reading Lists: Grades 5 & 6
Books You May Have Missed 2020: Combined
TAB 2021 : H-B Woodlawn
2021 Graded Reading Lists: Grades 5 & 6
Books You May Have Missed 2020: Combined
TAB 2021 : H-B Woodlawn
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"Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--
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English
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"This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious insects. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!" -- Amazon.com.
It's a bracketed showdown among sixteen bugs and insects! Which critter will win the Ultimate Bug Rumble?
18) The New Yorker
Series
Language
English
Description
Founded in 1925, The New Yorker publishes the best writers of its time and has received more National Magazine Awards than any other magazine, for its groundbreaking reporting, authoritative analysis, and creative inspiration. The New Yorker takes readers beyond the weekly print magazine with the web, mobile, tablet, social media, and signature events. The New Yorker is at once a classic and at the leading edge.
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Practical, low-pressure step-by-step guide to help young people harness their passion for service while understanding that they don't need to fix all of the world's problems to make an impact on their community"--
20) Brazil
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Olá! My name is Marco, and I a kid just like you living in Brazil. Brazil is a country filled with beautiful rain forests, bustling cities, and world-class sports. Have you ever wondered what living in Brazil is like? Come along with me to find out!
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