Joanne Mattern
1) Skydiving
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Updated for 2020. Jump into skydiving and examine the training and preparations required in this risky sport.
2) King Cobras
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King cobras slither across the ground. Learn all about these venomous snakes and their habitats in King Cobras.
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This book shows the importance of bat houses, bird houses, and butterfly shelters and how building these simple structures can save the lives of endangered species.
Readers will also explore the importance of butterfly gardens and how they provide food and shelter for some of Earth's most fragile and beautiful creatures.
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Reptiles and amphibians need special help crossing roads.
This book focuses on different approaches, from tiny turtle tunnels under railroad tracks in Japan, to salamander tunnels and turtle crossing guards in the U.S., to toad tunnels in the UK, and bucket brigades for frogs and toads in France.
"Descriptions and photos offer an engaging, well-rounded introduction to innovative examples of humans helping animals. Well-executed presentation of...
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Big Cats, Reptiles, And Ocean Killers Are Just A Few Of The Predators Discussed In This Book. How They Chase Their Prey And What Weapons They Use To Hunt Them Down And Kill Them. This Exciting Book Is Filled With Beautiful Photos That Will Have Students On The Edge Of Their Seats.
10) Friction
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Friction happens when two objects rub against each other. Without friction, things would slide around all the time. Find out more in Friction, a title in the Everyday STEM series.
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In this brand-new, action-packed addition to the 100 Series, kids can discover how 100 disastrous explosions, earthquakes, crashes, and accidents have shaped world history
From the Great Fire of London to the Challenger explosion, earthquakes, crashes, floods, and accidents have been major turning points throughout history. In 100 Disasters That Shaped World History, readers will be introduced to some of the most famous disasters in history, discovering...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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In this title, readers will examine the technology used by military forces during World War I. Engaging text introduces readers to trench engineering, rifles, machine guns, cannons, howitzers, mortars, mustard and chlorine gas, gas masks, tanks, U-boats, the machine gun/airplane propeller synchronization system, and the roles they played in military campaigns. A short history of the war is also included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated...
14) Math on a Trip
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There are so many ways to use math on a trip! From telling time to measuring distance, readers will learn how math can make travel more interesting and more fun.
16) Hamburgers
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IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Fire up the grill! From their origins in Germany to today, hamburgers have gone through a lot of changes. This low-level title uses engaging text and visuals to teach young readers how this favorite food came to be. Special features such as a timeline and origin map highlight the food's history, and recipes teach readers to make their own hamburgers.
17) Kiteboarding
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Describes Kiteboarding And Where It Is Done. Includes Information On Equipment, Technique, And Safety Rules.
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IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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Grilled cheese sandwiches make the perfect easy meal! In this low-level title, young readers will learn about the various ways grilled cheese sandwiches are eaten around the world. A timeline and an origin map provide a visual aid as readers learn about the history of the sandwich, and recipe features will teach readers how to make their own perfect grilled cheeses.
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Although some sharks are very scary and dangerous, most species are quiet creatures who pose no threat to humans at all.
Readers will learn all about the many kinds of sharks, what they eat, where they live, and their importance to the ocean ecosystem in this fact-and-photo-packed look at one of nature's top predators.
20) Wrestling
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This Book About Wrestling Includes Information On Safety, Equipment, Technique, Competitions, And Famous Wrestlers.