Mignonne Gunasekara
3) Pesticides
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The pesticides used to produce many everyday foods cannot be seen with the naked eye, which may make them challenging for young readers to understand. This illuminating title will help early readers learn important information about what pesticides are, how they are used, and the harmful health impacts they can cause. In alignment with Common Core science standards, this enticing title also features a description of the food chain through which
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"Young readers are likely familiar with yummy foods like pizza and french fries, but they may not understand why these foods are not healthy to eat every day. This . . . title is here to help! It features an array of valuable facts about processed foods and cooking methods that can negatively harm one's health, such as preservatives and deep fat frying. It additionally offers some simple, healthy swaps including choosing whole grain instead of sugary...
5) Pteranodon
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Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the pteranodon dinosaur.
"The first thing a young dinosaur expert needs to know about Pteranodon is that it isn't a dinosaur! It's a flying reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. The creature's wingspan is much wider than any modern bird's wingspan—and its wings were attached to a finger on each hand. This incredible carnivorous reptile likely soared for hundreds of miles...
6) Iguanodon
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Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the iguanodon dinosaur.
"Iguanodon got its name because its discoverer thought its teeth looked like the teeth of an iguana--but much bigger! This plant-eating reptile was just the second dinosaur ever discovered. Scientists have learned a lot about Iguanodon since then. Besides presenting many fascinating facts about the big creature, this volume provides valuable information about Earth at...
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"Welcome to the disaster zone where awful accidents kill people around the world. Follow along to see how a famous stuntman met his end at the hands (peel) of an orange, a harsh Greek lawmaker was killed by cloaks, and a groundbreaking balloonist died in a freak hot air balloon accident. There's no telling what other disastrous deaths await"-- Provided by publisher.
8) Allosaurus
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Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the allosaurus dinosaur.
"Allosaurus was a large dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic Period, more than 145 million years ago. This carnivore, with its sharp teeth and hooked claws, was a terror to its prey. Readers of this enlightening volume will learn where these meat eaters roamed, what they hunted, and how their terrifying teeth compared to the teeth of the mighty T. rex! Well-organized...
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"Welcome to the disaster zone where frightful foods are killer. Discover the Swedish king who killed himself by stuffing his gut, the famous philosopher who was taken down by apricots, and how the love for beans killed in ancient Greece. There's so much to explore when it comes to disastrous deaths"-- Provided by publisher.
10) Killer fish
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The great white shark and the barracuda are fish with bad reputations. They're known for being fierce and scary predators--and they are! In this book, readers are introduced to even more predatory fish, including those with sharp teeth, venomous spines, and lures to trick prey into their mouths. Up-close photographs give readers a front row seat to the predators in action and enable them to see their weapons--or the important body parts they use to...
11) Brachiosaurus
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Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the brachiosaurus dinosaur.
"Brachiosaurus means “arm lizard” because this reptile (not lizard!) had longer front legs than back legs. But when readers see the spectacular images featured in this book, they'll be much more impressed by the dinosaur's very, very long neck. They'll also learn about scientists' evolving understanding of how Brachiosaurus lived, including what this plant eater...
12) Killer reptiles
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"From the Gila monster to the green anaconda, reptiles can be downright fearsome. Some are venomous. Some are huge. All of those featured in this book are deadly! Budding herpetologists can enjoy up-close images of some of the biggest, baddest reptiles predators on Earth as they learn about how each hunts, where they live, and their body's adaptations to make them feared in their habitat. Age-appropriate content supports science curricula with the...
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"Welcome to the disaster zone where we can learn all about atrocious animal deaths. We'll see how the father of tragedy was killed by a tragic turtle, a gutsy soldier experienced death by elephant, and a king died from a monkey bite. There's no telling what other disastrous deaths await"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Welcome to the world of predators. All sorts of animals can be predators, and they all have something in common- to their prey, they are terrifying! Let's meet some of the world's greatest predators and find out what makes them so great! The World's Greatest Predators is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed...
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"Welcome to the disaster zone where blundering bodies lead to the downfall of all who enter. Catch up with the famous philosopher who was killed by laughing, the Austrian mayor who experienced death by beard, and the polite astronomer who crossed his legs for just a little too long. What else might you expect from disastrous deaths?"-- Provided by publisher.
16) Jolly jellyfish
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"The sea is full of jolly jellyfish! Tiny, boxed sea wasps have box-shaped bells and pack a powerful sting. Adult immortal jellyfish can turn back into a baby when they are in danger. And the bell of the compass jellyfish looks like (you guessed it!) a compass! Learn about these and more jolly jellyfish at the aquarium"-- Provided by publisher.
17) Killer birds
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"The barn owl may look cute, but it's a killer! In order to survive, this predator silently glides through the night to pounce on unsuspecting prey. In this book, readers meet many other predatory birds, including the peregrine falcon, bald eagle, and red kite. Stunning photographs of these birds in action accompany accessible text and facts about each bird's habitat, food, and weapons. The main text supports science curricula by highlighting predator-prey...
18) Super sharks
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"Big or small, ripping with sharp teeth or feeding with a filter, gentle or vicious, sharks are super! Learn what the thresher shark does with its superlong tail and how a giant whale shark eats only the tiniest sea creatures. You can do it all at the aquarium"-- Provided by publisher.
19) Brutal birds
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"Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most brutal birds, attacking from sky, ground, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"-- Provided by publisher.
20) Mighty mammals
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"Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid powerful predators. Learn about some of the mightiest mammals, attacking from the ground, ice, trees, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"-- Provided by publisher.