Nick Christopher
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Violence in the media is a major topic of debate, and video games are often at the center of these debates. Are they too violent? Does playing a violent video game have any impact on a young person becoming violent themselves? Readers are encouraged to form their own answers to these challenging questions and to back them up with facts from the enlightening text. A detailed graphic organizer, vivid photographs, and helpful fact boxes are also included...
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Are zoos ethical? There is not one right answer to this challenging question. Readers discover the different arguments that can be made in favor of and against zoos. These different points of view are presented with relevant facts to support them, encouraging readers to understand the different sides of the debate surrounding zoos. Clear main text, eye-catching fact boxes, and detailed graphic organizers help readers make their own informed opinion....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Scientists have spent a lot of time exploring Mars, so it's one of the planets we know the most about. They believe it used to look a lot like Earth, with oceans and lakes on its surface. Today, it's cold and rocky. Through clear diagrams and vivid photographs, readers explore the surface of Mars. Fun facts that supplement this common science curriculum topic allow readers to feel like space explorers, learning exciting new things about the Red Planet....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
The tundra is very cold and difficult for animals to survive in. The ones who live there have developed special adaptations to help them stay warm and find food. For example, arctic wolves often have white fur to help them blend in with the snow, so they can sneak up on their prey. Readers learn this and many other fun facts about these powerful predators. Full-color photographs beautifully illustrate this informative text, which is designed to adhere...
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English
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Police officers work hard to keep people safe, and they're well-known helpers in our communities. Readers explore the basic question of what police officers do at work. Along the way, they learn fun facts about laws, police cars, and even police dogs! This career is popular among young readers and a staple in curricula geared toward early learners. Detailed photographs of police officers on the job were chosen to align with the accessible text, allowing...
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Español
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Police officers work hard to keep people safe, and they're well-known helpers in our communities. Readers explore the basic question of what police officers do at work. Along the way, they learn fun facts about laws, police cars, and even police dogs! This career is popular among young readers and a staple in curricula geared toward early learners. Detailed photographs of police officers on the job were chosen to align with the accessible text, allowing...
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English
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It's never too early for students to start mastering algebraic skills. They are important building blocks for competency in math. Critical concepts dealing with operations and simple algebraic methods are explored, including addition and subtraction techniques, simple word problems, and decomposing numbers. Helpful images engage readers, and accessible text makes each skill easy for them to understand. Familiar objects and a relatable narrative structure...
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English
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Getting mail is exciting, but how do letters get from the post office to our mailboxes? Mail carriers make sure we get our mail, so they're important community helpers. Readers may be familiar with seeing mail carriers at work, but they learn new facts about this career with each turn of the page. This career-oriented information supports common curriculum topics. As readers learn about mail carriers, they also develop their vocabulary with the help...