Rosie Banks
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Secret kingdom volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are the very best of friends. One day they find a magic box which whisks them away to a fantastical world. Can the friends help Trixi the fairy save King Merry's 1000th birthday party from Queen Malice's spiky thunderbolt?
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IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will investigate this question through this engaging book about the cultural traditions, holidays, music, literature, dance, and food of the island nation, the largest in the Caribbean. Including an analysis of how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the people's unique challenges and achievements. Each spread features stunning photographs...
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The human genome is like a cookbook. The genes within it are recipes for the proteins that build the body and keep it running. This fascinating journey into the microscopic mechanisms of the human body enlightens readers about the fundamentals of genetics, including how inherited genes express themselves and how they're passed down through generations. The accessible text has a particular focus on genetic diseases and the breakthrough technologies...
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The sight words "up" and "down" are important concepts for young learners to recognize on the page and in their daily lives. This vibrant volume guides them in understanding what each vocabulary word means with accessible and age-appropriate text and carefully chosen images that aid in reading comprehension. After decoding the sight words, learners can practice reading to gain speed and accuracy, honing their fluency. Topics are chosen to be both...
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The concept of direction is an important one for young learners to grasp. This accessible and inviting book encourages emerging readers to add the terms "over" and "under" to their growing set of vocabulary words. Each sentence is carefully written to be achievable for the reader and help them hone their reading fluency. Photographs were chosen to complement the text and aid readers in decoding vocabulary. They'll be motivated to recognize and use...
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The sight words "in" and "out" are concepts of direction and space. Comprehending what they mean and recognizing when to use them is an important step in early education. This vibrant volume encourages emerging readers to add to their bank of vocabulary words. Well- crafted sentences are paired with carefully chosen images that help learners decode the words and practice their reading fluency. They'll identify the meaning of the words in the movements...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Mexico is a nation of magnificent cultures. Readers of this beautifully designed volume will explore the converging heritages that have shaped Mexico, including those of ancient civilizations and the French and Spanish. Need-to-know information about the past and present, such as how the country's capital was built by the ancient Aztecs on a lake and the many contributions Mexican peoples have made to art and literature, are accompanied by stunning...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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The cassowary is a large, flightless bird. It's cute, though a bit clumsy-looking. Like other birds that can't fly to escape danger, cassowaries have defensive mechanisms that help them survive in the wild, including long, sharp claws. Their terrible kick can slice open their enemies. This high-interest book reveals much more fascinating information about this interesting bird and its life in its native habitat. Wildlife enthusiasts will love the...
9) Cloud Island
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Secret kingdom volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Enter a magical world full of friendship and fun!
Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are thrilled to be visiting Cloud Island, a fluffy wonderland high in the sky over the Secret Kingdom. But wicked Queen Malice has hidden a nasty thunderbolt among the cloud bunnies and cotton candy fields. If the girls can't find it, Cloud Island will be torn apart for good! Rosie Banks spent her childhood dreaming of magical creatures and faraway places, so it was...
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Human papillomavirus-better known as HPV-can infect anyone who's sexually active. It doesn't care who you are, how old you are, or what your sexual orientation may be. The best way to guard against HPV or any sexually transmitted infection is to know the facts. In this essential volume, readers will learn how this virus works and that certain strains of it can lead to genital warts and even cancer if not detected early enough. Through accessible text...
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Positional vocabulary, such as above, below, beside, and behind, are essential to describing spatial relationships. That's why early elementary classrooms focus on these and related words in both math and language arts curricula. This beneficial book reviews important position terms using accessible sentences and familiar, and fun, figures such as animals. Readers will assess their understanding of a positional term in a final activity and prove they've...
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Few vocabulary concepts are trickier to young learners than "left" and "right." They often struggle with their meanings, making vocabulary acquisition that much more of a struggle. This cheerful and encouraging book provides many memorable examples to aid early readers in learning what these opposites mean and when to use them. Well-chosen photographs complement the achievable text, aiding readers in decoding each term and making strides in reading...
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Secret kingdom volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Enter a magical world full of friendship and fun!
Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are diving into a magical adventure deep beneath the sea! When Queen Malice hides one of her awful thunderbolts on Mermaid Reef, it threatens to ruin the Sound of the Sea competition. Can the girls save the competition and the famous Wishing Pearl before it's too late? Rosie Banks spent her childhood dreaming of magical creatures and faraway places, so it was natural...
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Speeches, autobiographies, diaries, letters, and similar nonfiction resources are essential materials that speak to the human experience. The primary source is an indispensable concept as students hone research skills in the elementary classroom. With this important introduction to primary sources, early readers will discover how these first-hand accounts help them learn about people, events, and time-periods. They'll realize they can create their...
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Secret kingdom volume 6
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Enter a magical world full of friendship and fun!
It's the most magical time of year, and all of the fairies are at Glitter Beach to watch the kingdom's magic being restored for another year. But mean Queen Malice is also nearby.... Can Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine find and destroy her final nasty thunderbolt in time to save the glitter dust and keep the kingdom's magic alive? Rosie Banks spent her childhood dreaming of magical creatures and...
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Nature lovers often come across holes in the ground dug by animals. They can't help but wonder what kind of creature dug the burrow and why. This inviting book offers a variety of reasons why burrowing animals take part in this interesting behavior. They dig to make homes, hide food, find food, hide from predators, and even maintain body temperature. Readers will appreciate the accessible, at-level text and enjoy the supporting images of animals in...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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The Central American nation of Costa Rica is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The country's history has shaped the rich cultural heritage of its people, including indigenous peoples, Spanish colonization, and the fight for independence. In this dynamic text, an excellent aid to elementary social studies curricula, readers will not only discover more about Costa Rica's past but also its current arts and cuisine. This nation...
18) Nasty Swans
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Swans are gorgeous, graceful, and seriously not to be trusted. These birds can be surprisingly aggressive, especially when defending their nests. They've even been known to attack people. Young ornithologists will be motivated to learn more about the curious behaviors of swans in this approachable text with colorful photographs of swans in action. A graphic organizer and fact boxes support the main concepts and emphasize the need to respect and protect...
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The adaptation of migration is a survival mechanism for many kinds of animals. While birds are the most famous of the migrators, some bats, whales, fish, insects, and others also make incredible journeys, often seasonally. This high-interest book features some of the most noteworthy migrating animals and the remarkable details about their travels. Some butterflies migrate thousands of miles, for example. Vibrant photographs of migrating wild animals...
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Animal bodies truly have some amazing adaptations. Sometimes we're so accustomed to them that we don't realize how fascinating they are. That may be the case with shedding. Cat or dog hair around the house may seem commonplace until we consider the pet's body is preparing for a new season. And anyone who has found a snakeskin abandoned on the ground will realize what a remarkable adaptation molting is. This accessible book explains the concepts of...