Jill Keppeler
1) Black widows
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Explores The Fascinating World Of Black Widow Spiders. Correlated To Common Core, Texas Treks, Virginia Sols, And Georgia Performance Standards.
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"China has the largest population of any country in the world, and it's just one of the . . . countries included in the region of East and Southeast Asia. From ancient dynasties to colonial powers, this book explores the historical events, movements, and people who have shaped this region. Readers will learn about what it means to be a citizen of the countries in this region, and how that compares and contrasts to citizenship in other areas of the...
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Poison dart frogs come in a rainbow of colors, and most are less than 2 inches (5.1 cm) long. However, this tiny package can come with a strong dose of venom! Travel to these frogs' tropical home in Central and South America and learn more about these tiny terrors, from their life cycle to their habitat and history. Photographs show off their brilliant colors, while in-depth text draws in young readers and makes connections to elementary science topics....
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Kayla's main project in the group's Minecraft base is the map wall, and while she's filling out her third map, she comes across something special: a desert temple! Excited, she returns to enlist her sister Jaz to help with the adventure. Jaz, however, isn't nearly so sure she wants any kind of adventure that includes dangerous falling sand, prickly cacti, husk zombies that can attack in daylight, and explosive TNT traps. Still, the sisters will need...
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For the first time, Matt, Dave, Jaz, and Kayla venture into the Minecraft world together. However, they all have different styles of playing. Jaz and Dave want to improve their home first, while Kayla and Matt want to explore. But four people need more resources than one, and after creepers destroy part of their base, they're going to have to learn to work together if they want to survive and return to the Minecraft world again.
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From black holes to dark matter, galaxies to supernovas, nothing could be more fascinating than outer space, especially to young readers. Every day, scientists are discovering new, mind-blowing facts about the universe's infinite mysteries. This engaging volume is filled with amazing astronomical science concepts presented at an age-appropriate level via an entertaining fun-fact layout. Brilliant, full-color photography and clear graphic organizers...
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LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world...
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The women's rights movement is sometimes abbreviated in history books, but it's crucial that today's generation understands the many key moments that led not only to the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, but also the other hard-fought victories. And the movement didn't stop in the 20th century, both women and men are still fighting for women's equality in the workplace. This well-researched book features quotes by significant players in the women's...
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Who were the leaders of the ancient Maya? How did their political system work? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they explore the evidence left behind by the ancient Maya. Primary sources, such as artifacts, ruins, and ancient artwork, will give readers a strong grasp on the political system that governed the ancient Maya. Readers will enjoy reading about ancient kings who were treated like gods. Color photographs of what...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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All hornets are scary, but Japanese giant hornets are downright deadly. These massive flying insects are much bigger than the hornets in your backyard and can turn an ordinary day outside into a fight for survival. Readers will marvel at these horrible hornets, how they live, and how other animals try to fight them off. Full-color photographs show these terrifying creatures up close and personal, displaying just how large they are and what makes them...
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In this engaging book, readers learn the fascinating history of how the Mexican government recruited landowners to colonize areas in Texas in 1825. Through primary sources, graphics, and maps, students learn about these tenacious Mexican natives who risked everything to start new lives in the United States.
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According to the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights, the federal government has only those powers expressly stated in the Constitution. All other powers are given to the states and the people. This title explores the concept of states' rights, defining the term and examining the ways that the federal government and individual states have clashed throughout our nation's history. Essential concepts in the U.S. government and history...
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The team has more than a base now. They have a fortress, a thriving farm, and a road to the village, where they can trade for items with the villagers. However, all four of them will have to leave their comfort zones, as Dave and Kayla venture into the jungle and Matt and Jaz search for obsidian in the depths of the earth. Their adventures will bring them deeper than ever into the wider Minecraft world.
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Life without a phone is so hard to imagine! Without the ability to call our friends, family, or even emergency services, life would certainly be much more difficult. Through accessible, fun-size facts, readers of this STEM-supporting book will learn how the invention of the telephone came about, how it transformed rapidly over the years, and how it can truly be said to have changed the world. Carefully selected images complement the well-researched...
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IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Thomas Jefferson is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of democracy, but there was much more to his life than just his writing. From his early life in Virginia to his later presidency and the Louisiana Purchase, the story of Jefferson's life is full of fun facts readers will love learning. Whether exploring the details of his time in France or in George Washington's cabinet as the Founding Fathers created the framework...
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There's no denying it: board and card games are hot right now. In fact, they're one of the most popular leisure activities around. Kickstarter, the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world, is packed with entrepreneurs developing new, innovative experiences, and the industry has become a multibillion-dollar giant in gaming and collectibles in a short amount of time. Readers no doubt have seen or heard of one or perhaps many of these...
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Keep your hands to yourself! That's what the bright blue rings on this tiny terror say. These small octopuses prefer to hide in equally small corners or crevices in their ocean home, but if they're caught outside, they'll bite-and that bite is more deadly than that of almost any other creature on Earth. In this volume, full-color photos show these creatures' distinct and bright coloring, and detailed text explains more about how such a small creature...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Great friendships are not always easy. The friendship between Founding Fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson was downright rocky, so much so that they're sometimes called the "Founding Frenemies." With this unique book, readers will learn about the relationship, friendly and otherwise, between two of the United States' most well-known founders. Readers follow along from their first meeting as delegates in the Continental Congress in 1775 to their...
19) Puffer Fish
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It might be hard to take a puffer fish seriously, especially when it's all blown up like a fishy balloon. However, that's the last mistake some predators will ever make! In this intriguing volume, young readers will journey under the waves to investigate the many species of puffer fish. Full-color photos will help them examine the curious puffer and its many defenses, while detailed text explains the creatures' life, habitat, anatomy, and more.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Heat is a form of energy that people are very familiar with. Heat makes our homes warm in winter and it helps us prepare food for dinner. Heat can also be dangerous, such as when a fire destroys a home or forest. Readers will learn the physics behind the transfer of heat from one object to another, whether it's the sun warming our world or a stove burner heating water. Readers also explore how a change in temperature can change the characteristics...