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Nonfiction Readers 6: Young Adult Literature: Dystopian Worlds
Take a look at the rebellious teens who have stood up against dystopic societies with Young Adult Literature: Dystopian Worlds. This high-interest book examines the themes and elements found in YA dystopian novels like The Selection, Maze...
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Nonfiction Readers 6: Young Adult Literature: Magical Worlds
There are many fantastical elements in the magical realms found in young adult literature. But there is more to these books than just magic spells and wands. At their hearts, these books tell deeply human stories. From the Lord of the Rings to Harry...
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Nonfiction Readers 6: Young Adult Literature: The Worlds Inside Us
Realistic fiction novels are a great place to find characters who are a lot like you. Moving to a new town, attending a new school, dealing with peer pressure, and feeling like you don't fit in are themes and elements found in YA realistic fiction...
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Old Tired Dog
Old, Tired Dog is a narrative about a boy experiencing the end of his dog’s life. The text contains some emotionally sensitive content. The book also discusses text connections, planning a narrative, and features of a narrative. The text is...
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Science Readers: Antoine Lavoisier
Antoine Lavoisier: Founder of Modern Chemistry is a biography of the pioneering chemist Lavoisier. Sidebars provide brief profiles of numerous other pioneers in science, including Marie and Pierre Curie, Linus Pauling, Rosalind Franklin, and Mario...
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Science Readers: Astronomers Through Time
Astronomers Through Time is an expository nonfiction text about astronomers who have made a big impact in the field of astronomy. Astronomers include Hypatia of Alexandria, Nicholas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Sir Isaac Newton, Carl Sagan and Margaret...
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Science Readers: From Hubble to Hubble - Astronomers and Outer Space
From Hubble to Hubble Astronomers and Outer Space is an expository nonfiction text that explores the history of astronomy, Edwin Hubble, observatory builder George Ellery Hale, Lyman Spitzer, and pulsars. The text includes a section on geologist Joy...
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Space Junk
Space Junk is a suspenseful science fiction story about a cadet who accidently lets an alien aboard the spaceship thinking that the alien is space junk. The book also discusses text connections, planning a science fiction story, and features of a...
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STEAM Readers: All About Clouds
White and fluffy or dark and stormy, clouds can tell us a lot about our planet! Learn how to identify and describe clouds like a meteorologist. Discover what clouds are made of, how they form, and how they affect Earth in this STEAM reader. Created...
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STEAM Readers: All About Tropical Storms
Gear up to explore one of the most violent weather events on Earth-hurricanes! Weather experts use technology and quick thinking to predict and prepare for upcoming storms. Investigate how tropical storms form and understand the science behind...
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STEAM Readers: Energy Reactions in the Kitchen
How do simple ingredients transform into the food on our plates? Meats, baked goods, dairy products, and more go through complex changes before they reach the dining room table. Find out more about physical and chemical reactions in the food we eat...
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STEAM Readers: How Earth Tells Us Its Age
Do you know how scientists figured out the age of our planet? It is now widely agreed Earth is about 4.54 billion years old. Discover how Earth gives us clues about its age and story with this STEAM reader! Created in collaboration with the...