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121) Blink
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I look around and my eyes do something, even when I don't realize it. They blink! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of blinks. Learn why blinks happen, why they are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
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Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 billion animal species on the planet. There are about 400,000 plant species. New plants and animals are being discovered every day. Scientists who study these species have lots of choices to make and lots to learn. Now the choice is yours. Would you rather be covered in feathers or scales? Would you want to be an oak tree or a giant water lily? Would you choose to talk to animals or understand plants? It's your...
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By day, Zoe Zhang is a fourth-grade bunny who loves reading books and playing soccer. By night, she's Robin Hoodie, a hero bandit who steals from the greedy and gives to the poor. When a dishonest city official bullies her family, she and her band of Merry Mates fight back. Kids will be captivated by this fast-paced adventure story that will appeal to reluctant readers. This short, 32-page chapter book features colorful, lively illustrations to capture...
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We have all kinds of bacteria in our mouths. Some are good for us. Others are not. What can you do to help keep the bad bacteria off your teeth? Find out in this easy-to-read Pebble Emerge book. With simple text and color photos, young readers will learn all about their teeth.
125) Runny Nose
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On a cold winter day my nose starts dripping. Sniff, sniff! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of runny noses. Learn how they happen, why runny noses are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
126) Catheter, Come Home
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We all tend to take good health for granted. Yet we're all just a heartbeat away from ending up in the Emergency Room, if truth be told. And it's only when nature pulls the rug from under our feet, that we tend to remember this sobering thought. In July 2010, Steve Rudd, middle-aged, nondescript, writer, publisher and digital print specialist, fell seriously, suddenly ill, and was admitted to his local hospital for surgery to correct a perforated...
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Technology is advancing rapidly. Transportation experts think self-driving cars could fill the streets someday soon. Designers are experimenting with different artificial intelligence devices. The choices designers make now will affect our future. What choices would you make in a world of new technology? Would you rather take nanobot vitamins or use a wearable health monitor? Would you rather take to the skies with a jetpack or on a flying motorcycle?...
129) The Common Cold
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The common cold causes sniffles and sneezes across the globe each year. Although the virus that causes this annoying illness spreads easily, there are things we can do to prevent it. Expertly leveled text and vibrant photos help readers learn how to recognize and prevent the common cold.
130) Bedtime
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In Bedtime, emergent readers see and read about a bedtime routine, including cleaning up, washing up, brushing hair and teeth, and preparing for sleep. Carefully crafted text uses highfrequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers and ensure reading success.
Bedtime includes tools for teachers and caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words...
131) All About Teeth
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Smile big and take a good look at your teeth. How much do they really do? What are they made of? And why do they fall out? Find out in this easy-to-read Pebble Emerge book. With simple text and color photos, young readers will learn all about their teeth.
132) COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us. Kids are bound to have plenty of questions about the disease. Expertly leveled text and vibrant photos will help kids learn to recognize the disease and help prevent the spread of the virus that causes it.
133) Influenza
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Each year, the influenza virus causes illness in people around the world. The virus can spread quickly, but there are ways to help keep it at bay. Expertly leveled text and vibrant photos will help kids learn to recognize and prevent Influenza.
134) Scab
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Yesterday, I had a bloody scrape from falling off my bike. But today there's a scab! Why does my body do that? Explore the silly body science of scabs. Learn why scabs happen, why they are healthy, and more. Lively text and bright layouts make this a perfect fit for budding scientists asking big body questions.
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The human body is amazing. Your blood makes up about 8% of your body weight. On average, your heart will beat more than 3 billion times in your lifetime! Doctors and scientists make choices every day about how to keep our bodies going. But what would you change if you could? Would you choose to have super strength or super speed? Would you rather have no bones or no muscles? It's your turn to pick this or that!
136) Losing a Tooth
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Uh-oh! You've got a loose tooth! Don't worry. Losing a tooth is a normal process our body goes through. What do you do? Find out in this easy-to-read Pebble Emerge book. With simple text and color photos, young readers will learn all about their teeth.
138) Dental Hygienist
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Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Dental Hygienist, including training and skills needed.
139) I Get the Hiccups
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Young children are naturally curious about themselves. I Get the Hiccups offers answers to their most compelling questions about hiccups and how to stop them. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
140) My Fingernails Grow
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Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why My Fingernails Grow offers answers to their most compelling questions about our nails and the protein keratin. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.