Julia Quinlan
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This informative book explores the collecting and analyzing data step of the scientific method. Readers will learn precisely what data is and how to understand it in simple, straightforward language. With concrete examples of discoveries made by real-life scientists, this book makes a case for how important data and the ability to analyze it truly is. This book also provides accessible experiments that readers can do at home to foster a greater understanding...
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Invertebrates make up more than 90 percent of all living beings on Earth, and underwater, their diversity is apparent. Sea invertebrates include crustaceans, mollusks, jellyfish, and a host of other sea creatures that are integral to marine ecosystems and have important uses for humans, too. This colorful, photo-packed lower elementary title introduces readers to the most common sea invertebrates. Compare and Contrast boxes encourage readers to identify...
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IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Invertebrates make up more than 90 percent of all living beings on Earth, and underwater, their diversity is apparent. Sea invertebrates include crustaceans, mollusks, jellyfish, and a host of other sea creatures that are integral to marine ecosystems and have important uses for humans, too. This colorful, photo-packed lower elementary title introduces readers to the most common sea invertebrates. Compare and Contrast boxes encourage readers to identify...
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The story of Karen Ann Quinlan and the battle her parents fought to allow her the right to die is one that is known worldwide. Karen's story captured international headlines when, after slipping into a persistent vegetative state her doctors refused to remove her from a respirator, that at the time was thought to be keeping her alive.
After a court battle to become legal guardians of their 21-year-old daughter the Quinlans won the right to remove...
5) Dingoes
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IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Dingoes are one of the iconic animals of Australia. These wild dogs may look like and be related to pet dogs, but they have been known to attack people. Readers will learn about the dingo's history and habits. They'll discover how the members of a dingo pack interact and how dingo pups are raised.
6) Wild Boars
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IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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These wild members of the pig family are far more dangerous than their farm-bred descendants. When they feel threatened, wild boars will charge at their enemies. They even use their sharp teeth to gore their opponents. Information-packed text about these powerful animals' habits, habitats, diet, life cycle, and more are outlined for readers.
7) Hinduism
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Dating back over three thousand years, Hinduism is a rich religion with more than nine hundred million practitioners worldwide. Unlike most world religions, Hinduism has no single founder or religious text. Instead, Hindus revere a body of texts known as the Veda and share sets of practices and beliefs including nonviolence, reincarnation, and the holidays of Diwali and Holi. Central tenets of Hinduism are covered in this photograph-filled, elementary-level...
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IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Soft drinks have been in the news a lot lately, with many cities around the United States trying to minimize the intake of soda among their citizens. Readers will learn why there is such a backlash against soda. These sugary drinks are a favorite among people of all ages, but drinking too much is unhealthy. The solution may seem to be to drink diet soda or sugar-free options, but even these have problems. Readers will be armed with the knowledge of...
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The ground beneath our feet feels sturdy and still, but Earth is actually covered in moving plates. These large plates make up the outer layer of Earth's surface and sit on top of another layer made up of molten rock. Borders between two plates are often the site of earthquakes and volcanoes. The plates can slide against each other, crash into each other, move apart, and even create mountains. There is so much to learn about what's going on beneath...
10) Honey Badgers
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IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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The dogged determination of the honey badger is amazing. These tough animals almost never back down from a fight. Readers will learn about the honey badger's normally solitary life, the habitats in which it lives, and how it raises its young. Readers will be fascinated by the ingenious and fearless methods the honey badger uses to get food and defend against predators.
11) Hyenas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers are introduced to the spotted hyena, striped hyena, and brown hyena. These fierce animals are known for their impressive, bone-crushing bites. Readers delve into many fascinating hyenas facts. Particular attention is paid to the spotted hyena clans, in which the fight for dominance starts when hyenas are cubs.
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What kind of map would you use to enter the exciting sport of orienteering? How about if you needed to drive from San Diego to San Francisco? Or if you wanted to see which parts of Earth are covered in taiga? This indispensable volume offers lower elementary students an introduction to the most commonly used kinds of maps. It is chock-full of examples of various sorts of maps and offers clear explanations of the advantages of each type.
13) Tasmanian Devils
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers will learn how Tasmanian devils got their fear-inducing name and discover topics ranging from the devil's massive appetite to the role it plays in the ecosystems of Tasmania. Also discussed is Devil Facial Tumor Disease, the contagious cancer that is sweeping through the devil population and putting the animal's future at risk.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Hot dogs may not be as American as apple pie, but they are close. You find them at baseball games and barbecues. They are a fast and tasty meal enjoyed by many. We know that hot dogs are usually made from beef, but that is not all that is in there. Hot dogs and sausages are made from a combination of different ingredients. The same goes for lunch meats, too. This volume explains that manufactured meats have much more to them than meets the eye. Readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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The tundra is the most remote and least inhabited biome on Earth. Few people get to see these remote and foreboding landscapes. Readers will learn what can live in these harsh environments and why such an unwelcoming place is essential to all life on Earth. Vibrant color photographs help students get a complete picture of the tundra. "Compare and Contrast" and "Think About It" boxes allow readers to put what they have learned to use and expand that...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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We all know that eating too much sugar and too much salt isn't good for us. It will surprise readers to learn just how dangerous eating too many sugary and salty snacks can be. Chips and candy are obvious culprits, but fruit snacks and other seemingly healthy snacks can also have high levels of sugar and salt. In this eye-opening book, readers will learn to look more critically at the snacks they eat and will learn about the serious, long-term health...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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When you walk through any grocery store, there are all types of food nicely packaged and ready to take home and eat. When you need a quick meal, you may stop into a fast food restaurant and grab something delicious and fried. These quick, easy foods are often less expensive and easily accessible. However, many of these foods are heavily processed and full of preservatives and other chemicals. They are cheap to make and last a long time. In this engrossing...
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On the night of April 15, 1975, Joseph and Julia Quinlan were awakened by a phone call, notifying them that Karen Ann, their oldest daughter, had been rushed to the hospital in a coma. Karen Ann never regained consciousness, nor has the cause of the come ever been determined.
This is the story of one family's devotion and courage in the face of the tragedy, which has become a landmark in medical and legal history. The Quinlans tell here, in their...