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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
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Perfect for fans of I Survived and the Who Was series! Packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at America's deadliest hurricane.
As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900.
The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their...
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Deadliest volume 2
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Scholastic Focus
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
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"As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900. The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston's residents did all they could to rescue one another. From the...
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War has ravaged the world since the beginning of time, but how has it changed throughout the millennia? Grisly history is explained in detail and illuminated with handy charts and maps. A surefire hit with reluctant readers, this book takes no prisoners as it spills the gruesome details about the dark and violent side of the ancient and modern worlds.
4) Cassowary
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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This book describes how a cassowary uses its long claws to kick predators-or people! Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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The box jellyfish, also called the sea wasp, is full of toxin. Each of its tentacles has 5,000 sting cells with enough poison to kill 60 people! In this book, young readers will discover what makes the box jellyfish a terror of the seas.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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This book describes how a box jellyfish uses its tentacles to poison prey-or people! Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Animals lucky enough to survive the attack of a Komodo dragon usually die hours later from blood poisoning. The animal has deadly saliva that is full of harmful bacteria! Children will be interested to read about the characteristics, habitat, and hunting methods of this dominant predator.
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Humans have proven themselves to be their own worst enemies on many occasions. This unnerving compilation features blunders that had devastating consequences: pollution that destroyed lives, ruthless terrorist attacks, and more-all of which are as intriguing as they are horrifying. The deadliest disasters' stats are charted out against one another to get readers comparing and contrasting.
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Which of the following is the deadliest? The shark, the bear, or the mosquito? The answer may come as a surprise to some readers. After learning about this assortment of dangerous animals, even the bravest students will realize that maybe they're not as safe at the top of the food change as they thought. Comparison charts and maps help to clarify this informational text.
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Thousands upon thousands of death and injuries occur every year from things that no one can control-natural disasters. Death tolls and dollars of damage are laid out in comparison charts, and paths of destruction are shown in maps. Highlighting the deadliest tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes with gritty detail, this volume is a grim reminder that sometimes all one can do is hang on and hope for the best.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Weighing as much as 16,000 pounds, the African elephant is a huge, dangerous animal. Its massive body can crush anything in its way! After reading this book, children will understand why a charging African elephants is something to fear.
12) The Hippopotamus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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A hippopotamus is quick to fight. When provoked or threatened, the beast will open its large mouth, show off its canines, and grunt or roar! The animal never retreats from battle, willing to fight to the death. In this book, young readers will discover the hippopotamus' violent side.
13) Taipan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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This book describes how a bite from a taipan injects deadly venom to kill prey-or people! Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...
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With concise facts, poignant summaries, and a wide scope that covers the deadliest epidemics throughout history, this book may inspire readers to start carrying hand sanitizer. Some illnesses have been eradicated, but-as readers will learn-there are still plenty of viruses to worry about. History's deadliest epidemics are explained, compared, and contrasted with simple text, charts, and maps.
15) Hippopotamus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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This book describes how a hippopotamus uses its huge teeth to bite enemies-or people! Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with...
16) Poison Dart Frog
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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This book describes how a poison dart frog's skin releases poison that can kill predators-or people! Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Saltwater crocodiles wait in the water, silently and motionless, for their prey to come near. Then they strike, using their powerful jaws to grab and rip apart prey! This title will teach children that danger lurks in the waters where this apex predator is found.
18) Finding Sin
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When my father sold me to the mafia, I thought my life was over.But then, I found sin...It came with dark eyes that held a glimmer of gold and a hint of humanity.It came with the soft brush of a hand that had slaughtered so many people and was permanently stained with blood.We never meant it to happen.Knew what he would do if he discovered he had been betrayed by the man he trusted most and the woman who had been promised to him.Yet, I found sin in...
19) The Grizzly Bear
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Deep in the forest, hikers must watch where they step. Fresh tracks could mean a run-in with a grizzly! This aggressive bear is fiercely protective of its cubs and always ready to stand its ground. After reading this book, the roar of a grizzly will send shivers down your spine!
20) Stonefish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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This book describes how a stonefish's spines release poison that can kill predators-or people! Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...
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