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Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Do you know?
• Piranhas are attracted to the scent of blood.
• Many piranhas are cannibals.
• Piranha shoals can consist of several thousand individuals.
• A piranha can jump out of the water to attack prey.
Find out all sorts of interesting things about piranhas and have a chuckle along the way (without getting bitten).
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Did you know... - Crows have a repertoire of over 20 different cries. - They can imitate the cries of other birds. - The American crow is one of the most intelligent bird species. - Some crows can reproduce several human words. Find out all sorts of interesting things about crows and have a chuckle along the way.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Asia is the world's largest continent, both in land area and in population. But did you know that in India alone, people speak more than 1,000 languages? Or that not everyone agrees about which countries should be considered part of Asia? Learn more about the diverse continent of Asia, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Europe is a marvelous continent, made up of about fifty countries. But did you know that the smallest country in the world-Vatican City-is in Europe? Or that Europe is the only continent with no large deserts? Learn more about the diverse continent of Europe, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.
14) Space and sky
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
How do astronauts breathe in space? What is a lunar eclipse? Why is the sky blue? Learn the answers to these questions and many more in this engaging and indispensable resource.
18) I have asthma
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
Uses a story about a boy who suffers from asthma to encourage kids to explore their feelings about having asthma. Includes a section of advice for parents.
20) Child abuse
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses child abuse and the different forms it takes, as well as why some people become abusive, and the effects of abuse on both the victims and those close to them.