Laura Perdew
1) Colorado
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
From catching stunning views in Rocky Mountain National Park to cheering on a favorite sports team in Denver, there's a lot to see and do in Colorado. This state lies in the West. Colorado introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places
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Series
Pub. Date
2020
Description
A fascinating nonfiction picture book about how fish adapt to their various underwater environments!
When might a fancy leaf costume be useful for a fish? And how do fish in Antarctica keep from freezing?
In Antifreeze, Leaf Costumes, and Other Fabulous Fish Adaptations, children ages 5 to 8 discover some of the amazing adaptations in the world of fish! Explore underwater habitats and discover the
...3) Mammals
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
This field guide highlights 100 mammals found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each mammal and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book.
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Eagle-eyed" often describes an individual who is sharp-sighted with an eye for detail. Eagle-Eyed dives into eagle characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"'Birdbrain' often describes an individual who is not very smart. Birdbrain dives into bird characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."...
6) Bullying
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Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Examines the issue of bullying, explaining the different types, its effects, and how it can be prevented.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. The California Droughtshines a light on California's lengthy and devastating dry period. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind climate change, groundwater, and human water use patterns, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch shines a light on the giant accumulation of garbage in the Pacific Ocean. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind ocean currents and plastic's chemical composition to explain the threat trash, especially plastic, poses for the world's oceans, and considers actions people and governments can take...
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Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Description
How the Toilet Changed History examines the invention of the toilet and explores how improving sanitation has changed cities and human health. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Science adventurers bundle up to discover the plants and animals that inhabit the Arctic, the Antarctic, and the alpine tundra. Plus, learn how human activity threatens this fragile biome and find innovative ways of meeting the challenge of climate change!"--Back cover.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Kid scientists make the trek to four different types of deserts around the world--a hot and dry desert, a semi-arid desert, a coastal desert, and a cold desert. Meet the plants and animals who have adapted to live in these harsh places and find out why deserts are important for the world's climate"--Back cover.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"Young scientists embark on a voyage to Earth's wettest biome. Muck around on the Mississippi riverbank, wade into the ocean, and snorkel around a coral reef to discover the huge variety of plants and animals that live in both fresh water and salt water. find out why water is essential to life on Earth!"--Back cover.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Let's take a trip to the wide open spaces of grasses, grazing animals, and swooping birds. Journey to temperate grasslands and tropical savannas. Be on the lookout for bison and prairie dogs, wildebeests and giraffes! Plus, find the hardy plants that survive on the grasslands and learn why fire is an important part of grassland sustainability.
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
The Wildlife Watching Encyclopedia establishes the basics of finding and identifying wildlife, including looking for tracks and listening for calls. Alongside text that describes animal behavior and habitat, readers will learn the importance of respecting wildlife and how to prepare for a successful wildlife watching adventure. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
18) The fort
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Pub. Date
2020.
Description
A prince planning a feast in his castle and a pirate preparing her ship for a treasure hunt clash after learning they share a fort, but soon imagine a new adventure for two.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Gear up to tour the world's forest biomes with trees large and small, creatures short and tall. Young adventurers take a walk on a rainforest canopy walkway, sit quietly to observe temperate forest wildlife, and bundle up to visit a chilly boreal forest. Discover leafcutter ants, toucans, squirrels, opossums, ferns, mosses, snowshoe hairs, and much more.