John Wood
4) Sweet Sugar
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In life, balance is a key part of staying healthy. For most people, that means certain amounts of sugar can be part of a healthy and balanced diet! This book touches on both natural and free sugars but focuses mainly on free sugars and the effects that too much of them can have on the body, while also making it clear that, for most people, these sugars are okay to eat in smaller amounts. Colorful photographs and engaging graphic elements help readers...
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Many people know that claustrophobia is the fear of small or confined spaces, but how about hypnophobia? That's the fear of sleep. Your curious readers will discover 10 different kinds of phobias, which are fears so great that they affect one's daily life and cause racing hearts, sweat, and other extreme responses. The brain's role in this response is detailed with age-appropriate language among the unbelievable, vivid descriptions of what dealing...
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IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers learn about the various animal species that live in the forest through this enlightening text. They discover what these animals eat, how they survive in the wild, and where they build their homes. This accessible and age-appropriate text captures what it's like being an animal living in the forest and also supports elementary science curriculum topics, including habitats and adaptations. In addition, full-color photographs of these animals...
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These are difficult times for the Catholic Church and the United States of America. There is only one solution to the problems we face... saints! Becoming a saint is a choice, and we must begin choosing the saint within each of us. The biggest crisis of our time is not ecomomic, health care, or vocations, but is an identity crisis. We have forgotten our mission to become saints and forgotten our story as Catholics. We must rediscover that mission...
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Air pollution threatens the health of people around the world in an array of ways, from damaging lungs to fueling the life-threatening storms of climate change. Young readers may have experience with some of these impacts but might not understand the causes. This enlightening text has answers about how air pollution can lead to severe illnesses, its role in climate change, and what young readers can do today to help curb its negative impacts. The...
9) The Skeleton
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Dr. Seymour Skinless takes readers on an adventure under the skin in this exciting look at the skeletal system. Through comprehensive main text, readers are presented with interesting facts on the different types of bones in our bodies, what bones are made of, and how they help us to move. Additional information is relayed through eye-catching fact boxes, a thorough glossary full of helpful terms, and detailed diagrams. Charming illustrations and...
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This timely book examines all types of relationships from parental, friendship, and carer, to teacher, doctor, and romantic partner. Sensitive discussions of the idea of consent, what makes a good and a bad secret are included along with activities that help readers understand personal boundaries and manipulation within relationships.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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The Arctic is home to many different animal species. These animals make their habitats in this region's chilly climate, which can sometimes be difficult to survive in because of the subzero temperatures and scarce amount of food. This accessible text provides readers with fun facts about life in the Arctic, along with eye-catching, full-color photographs. Animal lovers will be captivated by the creatures that call this extreme environment home, and...
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Try to conjure up an idea of the most horrifying Halloween witch and then imagine that she's real. For those with wiccaphobia, which is a fear of witches, this horror goes a step further by lasting all year long. From genuphobia, or the fear of knees, to odontophobia, or the fear of dentists and teeth, the phobias in this book run the gamut of fears having to do with people. Vibrant photographs and graphics engagingly display each vivid description...
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Woody is funny, witty and writes in a unique style which educates and informs, guaranteed to make you laugh. A former dancer from Kent, now living in Surrey, Woody always sees the bright side of life and tells it like it is. Currently expanding his writing to include humorous Romance.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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What do animals that live in the mountains eat? How do they escape from their predators? Where do they sleep at night? These questions and more are answered in this compelling text that aligns with common curriculum science topics such as biodiversity and ecology. Several animal species live in the mountains and face challenges that consistently test their survival instincts. Striking, full-color photographs support the text and add a creative visual...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers will enjoy learning about marine life as they explore engaging text covering common science curriculum areas, such as ocean habitats and ecology. Where do marine animals catch and kill their prey? How do they stay safe and avoid predators? What animals have ventured to the deepest depths of the sea? Questions such as these are answered in the main text, which is accompanied by bold, full-color photographs. This is sure to be an educational...
17) Fierce Fats
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Sometimes, fat gets a bad reputation-and that's not right! The human body needs fats to stay alive and thrive. This engaging book helps readers understand why the fats in the foods they eat are important and helpful to their bodies. Attention-grabbing photographs show foods that provide healthy sources of fat. Age-appropriate text helps even reluctant readers learn about how a diet balanced with fats and other nutrients can support their bodies. Important...
18) Plastic
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Every year, the world's oceans are inundated with plastic from everyday items young readers likely recognize, such as toys and plastic bags. The oceans are not the only environments impacted as microplastics have recently been found in about every place on Earth! This intriguing title is here to help young readers understand the serious problems of plastic pollution and how it is shaping their world. With the help of a simple diagram, early readers...
19) Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An Entrepreneur's Odyssey to Educate the World's Children
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John Wood discovered his passion, his greatest success, and his life's work not at business school or helping lead Microsoft's charge into Asia in the 1990s but on a soul-searching trip to the Himalayas. He made the difficult decision to walk away from his lucrative career to create Room to Read, a nonprofit organization that promotes education across the developing world. By the end of 2007, the organization will have established over 5,000 libraries...
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Many maps present weather patterns, which can aid in helping people predict hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and other forms of extreme weather. These maps can help people understand the normal patterns of everyday weather as well. Readers are introduced to these kinds of weather maps through accessible main text. Detailed diagrams, useful graphic organizers, interesting fact boxes, and full-color examples of maps serve as additional resources to...