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Every state and region in the United States is showcased in this big, beautiful book of the U.S. Beginning with a lush thematic section covering topics from early America to civil rights, population, and the new millennium, the United States Encyclopedia then delves into vibrant essays on each state and the U.S. territories. Fun facts about people, places, and events are sprinkled throughout. Also included: U.S. facts and figures, a listing of the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.
3) Vermont
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"From skiing in the Green Mountains to touring the historic state capitol in Montpelier, there's lots to see and do in Vermont! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Vermont special."--Amazon.com.
4) Nevada
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
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As one of the driest states in the country, Nevada has few residents outside of cities such as Las Vegas and Reno. Readers will trace the history of this remarkable state from its earliest settlement to its latest developments. They will also dive into the local culture, see the state s many fascinating sights, and learn about its economy.
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"In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's popular 2011 Orion magazine piece, "Deep Intellect," about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death,...
8) Maine
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
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"From lighthouses along the rocky coast to handmade wooden furniture, there's lots to see and do in Maine! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Maine special"--Publisher's website.
9) Ohio
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"From a giant mound of earth that winds like a snake to historic military airplanes, there's lots to see and do in Ohio! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Ohio special"--Publisher's website.
10) Delaware
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 3
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"From Killens Pond State Park to Fenwick Island's Shipwreck Museum, there's lots to see and do in Delaware! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Delaware special"--Publisher's website.
11) Florida
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"From the squeaky sand of the panhandle to the historic Calle Ocho in Little Havana, there's lots to see and do in Florida! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Florida special."--Publisher's website.
12) Nebraska
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
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"From visiting a sod house from the 1800s to exploring a hand-planted forest, there's lots to see and do in Nebraska! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Nebraska special"--Publisher's website.
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Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. Discover the origins of eight scream-worthy monsters, find out how major historical events shaped their creation, and delve into the science behind these fearful beasts. Engrossing (and gross!) timelines, maps, and infographics offer essential information-including the zombie virus life cycle and how to survive Godzilla's nuclear breath.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Tells the life story of Anne Frank, the Dutch Jewish girl whose diary chronicling her years in hiding from the Nazis became beloved the world over after her death, and includes a chronology and bibliography.
17) Rocks & minerals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--
19) Train
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
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A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
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Science educator, TV host, and New York Times bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of subjects-physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more-this profusely illustrated book covers the basic principles of each science, key discoveries, recent revolutionary advances, and the problems that science still needs to solve for...