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2) Pirate
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a photographic introduction to pirates, examining the history of piracy as it was practiced around the world, and looking at weapons, navigation and maps, women pirates, life at sea and on land, and the appearance of pirates in film and literature.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see...
4) Cat
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a photographic introduction to cats, explaining what they are, tracing the history of cats, examining their physical characteristics and behaviors, and looking at different types of cats.
5) Cowboy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and photographs trace the history and lore of cowboys around the globe
6) Shark
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
8) Weather
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.
9) Christianity
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From its origins to the 21st century, the faith of Christianity is explored in this Eyewitness Book that explains to readers different denominations, church rituals, and how Christians in different parts of the world worship. Full color.
10) Olympics
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
11) Weather
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Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
What's the weather like today? Find out about all types of weather from sunny and windy days to thunderstorms.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals Learn how rocks are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. This is a wonderful book for beginners, students and rock collecting enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification.
14) USA
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Pub. Date
2004
Description
Including over 2400 photographs, illustrations, and maps, this book, divided into 14 regional sections, is a travel guide to the U.S.A., presenting information on the nation's history, scenic routes, beaches, museums, national parks, theaters, festivals, and more.
15) Costa Rica
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Description
Presents a travel guide to Costa Rica, describing its noteworthy sites, region by region, and including information on restaurants, accomodations, beaches, national parks, wildlife, and more.
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Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West. Re-live the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties." Covering everything from the cultures of the first Native Americans right up to the events of the present day, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for exploring the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Created in...
17) Bible lands
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.
18) Insect
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Photographs and text explore the world of insects and their role in the lives of other living things.
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This ambitious and colorful volume covers the history of the world from the beginnings of life on earth to the 1990's in 384 pages of mostly pictures. The 20 chapters are arranged chronologically with catchy titles such as "Conquest and Plague" to go along with the dates included in the chapter heading. At the beginning of each chapter is a double-page world map with pictures illustrating some of the major developments during that particular era....
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