Lola Schaefer
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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A children’s author “use[s] traits and developmental milestones of 11 species . . . to take full measure of animal lives . . . As intriguing as it is gorgeous” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
In one lifetime, a caribou will shed ten sets of antlers, a woodpecker will drill thirty roosting holes, a giraffe will wear 200 spots, a seahorse will birth 1,000 babies....
In one lifetime, a caribou will shed ten sets of antlers, a woodpecker will drill thirty roosting holes, a giraffe will wear 200 spots, a seahorse will birth 1,000 babies....
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How can you watch your favorite TV shows almost anywhere? How do scientists learn what's happening in far-off galaxies? Readers discover how satellites make our lives easier and keep people safe...all from space! Continue learning with interesting diagrams and stories in the backmatter.
8) Bot Battles
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Which robot is fastest, smartest, or strongest? In robot competitions, the best bots battle it out. See how robots compete to solve puzzles, win races, and crush their opponents in robot smackdowns. These robots and their teams of engineers are fighting to win!
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How do we know if there is water on Mars? How do we know what planets look like? We send probes to look around! Readers learn how scientists use space probes to study planets in our solar system . . . and beyond. Fascinating backmatter features a diagram of a space probe and an amazing true story.
13) Explore Rockets
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Blast off in this exciting exploration of these essential space machines! Readers will learn about the history of rockets, how rockets work, how we may use rockets in the future, and more. Engaging backmatter features a diagram of the primary rocket and its amazing true story.
15) Flying Robots
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Robots fly overhead to find someone who's lost, spy on enemies, and create maps. In the future, these robots might fill the sky. Kids will learn how robots fly, how operators control them, and more.