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Self-motivation is an essential skill young people need to tackle tasks big and small and succeed at school and in life. Introduce your students to the social and emotional learning (SEL) core competency of self-management, which relates to the ability to set and work toward goals. Readers will learn how to set goals, work through setbacks, and harness their inner drive. Strategies for everyday use are paired with relatable scenarios to give students...
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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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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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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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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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Once vilified as a savage beast and systematically exterminated, the gray wolf has only been restored to sustainable numbers over the past few decades. In this book, readers will discover the tragic history and the prejudice surrounding the gray wolf and learn how wolves were saved by the determined efforts of conservationists. Examining the misconceptions that caused wolves to be targeted in the past, this informative and thought-provoking text examines...
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.
RI.2.7 and Literacy.
L.2.1b. A butterfly's life cycle is explained with full-page color photographs paired with narrative nonfiction text. A graphic organizer is included at the end of the book. This book should be paired with "Caterpillars and Butterflies" (9781477722633) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide...
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Graphing the Weather is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.
RI.3.4 and Literacy.
L.3.4b. Readers learn about the weather and how to create weather graphs in this book with full-page color photographs and charts paired with narrative nonfiction. This book should be paired with "Brady Makes a Weather Graph" (9781477724606) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative...
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Great white sharks are some of the world's most famous killers. Not only do they prey upon many marine mammals, they're responsible for most of the reported shark attacks on humans. Great white sharks live longer than many other animals. They're exceptionally fast swimmers, can dive incredibly deep, and have no known predators. These expert killers can detect other animals in the water with pinpoint precision. This book features easily accessible...
12) Bullies
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Bullying and school violence are two of the greatest issues in the forefront of today's society. This book will guide readers through understanding how and why bullying happens, as well as how to cope when they witness bullying. "Tell Me More" sections supplement the text with helpful tips to overcome the situation and deal with feelings of poor self-esteem. Readers will learn how to speak up about bullying, and how to be defenders of the bullied....
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Everyone needs sleep, but some of the weirdest things about living happen when people try to get some shut-eye. Sleepwalking and lucid dreams are just the start of the odd things that can happen to people when they are asleep. Exploding head syndrome, for instance, is not something people want waking them up in the middle of the night! This book explores all the weird wonders that sleep can bring. From sleep disorders to paralysis and even breathless...
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Welcome to the world's bodies of water, which are populated by some really strange marine animals. This text introduces readers to the oddest creatures under the sea, including blobfish, anglerfish, sea cucumbers, deep-sea sharks, and more. Readers will learn about these creatures and the adaptations that make them unique. This high-interest title also explores important science concepts, such as survival, animal behavior, life cycles, and habitats....
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Blue whales aren't only the largest marine mammals, they're the largest animals anywhere on Earth! These huge whales are record breakers for their size, but there are so many more fascinating facts to learn about them. Readers will learn about blue whale anatomy, behaviors, range, and what they eat to grow so large. Readers will love captivating photographs of these gentle giants, which are paired with engaging text to create a dynamic reading experience....
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African elephants are the largest mammals living on Earth's surface. These lumbering land animals live amazing lives, traveling in herds with strong family bonds and looking out for each other. Readers will love learning about elephant anatomy, diet, range, and behaviors, as well as more about their super senses and skills. Brilliant photographs of African elephants in the wild will capture readers' attention, while fun facts will keep them turning...
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The civil rights movement of the 1960s brought John Lewis out of anonymity. As one of the "Big Six" leaders of the civil rights movement, he participated in the March on Washington as the youngest speaker of the event. Even after the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act were passed, Lewis continued to fight for civil rights. Readers will learn that today he represents Georgia in the House of Representatives and has advocated for healthcare reform,...
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Butterflies are the beauties of the bug world. With colorful wings, amazing adaptations, and fascinating life cycles, butterflies are wonders to behold. This book offers readers an up-close exploration of butterflies, including different species, adaptations, habitats, and behaviors. Readers will enjoy vivid full-color photographs that bring the bug world into sharp and splendid focus. Fun facts are dispersed throughout and are written at an accessible...
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Mantises are some of the most fascinating bugs in the world! With big eyes, colorful bodies, and amazing adaptations, mantises are sure to excite and engage readers. This book introduces emerging readers to accessible and fascinating facts about mantises, including different species and their habitats, adaptations, and behaviors. Readers will also follow the mantis on its life cycle. Brilliant photographs give readers an up-close look at this captivating...
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The jewel wasp is a unique creature that is not afraid to take advantage of the bugs around it. This creepy insect, also known as the emerald cockroach wasp, actually takes over the body of its cockroach victims to make them zombies. Jewel wasps use their unique venom to control a cockroach and use it as a nest for their eggs. With full-color photographs of these jewel wasps showcasing their amazing abilities, readers learn how they survive with the...