Robert E Wells
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AV2 fiction readalong volume 44
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Explains the water cycle, discusses how water can be used to produce energy, and gives conservation tips.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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What's faster than a cheetah?-no animal on earth can run faster. But, a peregrine falcon can swoop faster than a cheetah can run. And, the falcon can't compare to an airplane, a rocket, or the speed of light. Lively text and watercolors will make children laugh while they learn all about speed.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Move to another planet? Sounds interesting! In our imaginary spaceship, let's check out the planets in our solar system. Mercury is closest, but it has no air, and it's either sizzling hot or bitterly cold. The atmosphere on Venus is poisonous; plus, human beings would cook there. Mars might work, but you'd always have to be in a protective shelter. And if you got to the outer planets, you couldn't even land as they are mostly made of gas! Our home...
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"Inside every cell in the human body are tiny molecules that define all of a person's biological traits. Award-winning science author Robert E. Wells explores DNA with curiosity and awe, pairing thrilling facts with clear explanations. Our human DNA might be 99% the same, but that last 1% difference makes each person unique."--
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If medals were awarded to animals for living a long time, then a giant tortoise would certainly win one. Some giant tortoises have lived for more than 150 years! Still, there are things on this planet much older than giant tortoises. Some of the giant sequoia trees that grow in California would be more than 3,000 years old. But, the trees aren't that old compared to the Barringer Crater in Arizona-that was made about 49,000 years ago. And, it's almost...
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Using fun facts and creative comparisons, science author Robert E. Wells answers some of humankind's biggest questions about the world we live in.
This collection of twelve STEM picture books by award-winning author Robert E. Wells will spark kids' curiosity in our universe, from the time of dinosaurs to the present day. This collection includes Can We Share the World with Tigers?; Can You Count to a Googol?; Did a Dinosaur Drink This Water?; How...
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There are trillions of stars in the universe, but we rely on our sun to provide (or contribute to) most of what we need to survive and thrive: heat, light, plants, animals, wind, and water. Complete with fun, cartoon illustrations, this book give kids plenty of information about our sun in an easy-to-read and digest format. By focusing on the needs of an elephant, Wells makes clear just how important the sun is to life on Earth.
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In the Arctic, the summer ice is melting, making it hard for polar bears and their cubs to survive. Why is the world getting warmer? The heat of the sun is trapped by the "greenhouse" gases that surround Earth-carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor. If there is just the right amount of these trapped gases, the air is warm enough for plants, animals, and people to thrive. But, now there is too much greenhouse gas, especially carbon...
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Bengal tigers are an endangered species, due to many human-caused factors, such as poaching, habitat destruction, and global warming. In Robert Wells' signature style, this book explores these difficult topics in a child-friendly manner with endearing illustrations, and it gives kids ways they can help to save the tigers, too.
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The moon does so much more than shine at night.
Have you ever wondered how the moon was formed or why it changes shape in the sky? The moon's story began 4.5 billion years ago, but it continues to affect everything we do today, from weather to timekeeping. Award-winning science author Robert E. Wells explains how and why the moon matters in our lives-and for the future of space exploration.
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Take a journey through the heart of the Amazon rain forest to discover why it's so important for life on Earth.
Even though rain forests take up less than 10 percent of Earth's land, they are home to more than half the world's plants and animals. In this adventure, readers climb aboard a river boat and tour the Amazon with a local guide. Observe howler monkeys, harpy eagles, and other wildlife as you discover how the planet's largest tropical rain...
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Dive into our oceans to learn why we need them-and why they need us.
Our five oceans cover about 71 percent of the earth's surface and hold about 97 percent of our water. A central part of the planet's water cycle, oceans are essential to all living things. They are home to thousands of species, and they provide humans with food and medicine. Oceans are one of the world's most valuable natural resources, and we must take care of them.