Alicia Z Klepeis
1) Nutria
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why nutria are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about nutria and how scientists work to control their population.
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2) Feral Pigs
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why feral pigs are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about feral pigs and how scientists work to control their population.
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3) Cane Toads
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why cane toads are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about cane toads and how scientists work to control their population.
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why zebra mussels are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about zebra mussels and how scientists work to control their population.
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Burmese pythons are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Burmese pythons and how scientists work to control their population.
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why emerald ash borers are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about emerald ash borers and how scientists work to control their population.
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7) Disc Dogs
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This title introduces young dog lovers to the disc dog sport, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Infographics Reviewed Table of contents Some of the...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Asian giant hornets are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Asian giant hornets and how scientists work to control their population.
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This title introduces young dog lovers to the sports of sled dog racing, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Infographics Reviewed Table of contents...
10) Lionfish
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why lionfish are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about lionfish and how scientists work to control their population.
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What happens when a lightning-fast praying mantis stares down a hungry giant hornet? Fascinating photos and dynamic descriptions will give young bug lovers an up-close look at these cunning predators to learn about their natural weapons, defenses, and abilities. Readers can then cheer on their favorite as these bugs battle for victory.
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What happens when a deadly assassin bug takes on a lightning-fast ogre-faced spider? Fascinating photos and dynamic descriptions will give young bug lovers an up-close look at these cunning predators to learn about their natural weapons, defenses, and abilities. Readers can then cheer on their favorite as these bugs battle for victory.
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Stories about hungry vampires hunting for a meal of fresh blood have been around for thousands of years. Take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about vampires. Then explore how vampire stories have changed over time until these bloodthirsty monsters became the lonesome and tortured creatures often seen in today's popular culture.
17) Bolivia
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From beautiful landscapes to traditional folk arts, Bolivia has a lot to offer! This title encourages developing readers to learn about the nation's people, customs, landscape, wildlife, and more through thoughtfully leveled text and crisp images. Fun facts deepen the reader's understanding of the country, and special features introduce a famous face, recipe, game, and more! The book concludes with a timeline and a two-page profile that puts important...
18) Pakistan
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Pakistan is a country with a rich Islamic history that plays a large role in daily life. From clothing and behavior to nationwide celebrations, the Pakistani people take great pride in their religious connection. But there is much more to this Asian nation! In this title, readers will take a trip across Pakistan's varied landscape, meet the country's diverse wildlife, and discover so much more! Features such as maps, a famous face, and more provide...
19) Norway Maple
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Norway maple trees are considered invasive species, how they have become established in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Norway maples and how scientists work to control the spread.
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In The History of Pet Dogs, early fluent readers will learn about different types of pet dogs, including how and why people first kept them as pets and how they spread around the world. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading easy and fun.
Each title includes an infographic, a map, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index to aid comprehension. Children can learn more about pet dogs using...