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2) Malaysia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Divided into two separate land areas that are separated by the South China Sea, Malaysia has a unique structure that helps shape its culture and government. Readers will take a trip to this Southeast Asian nation to learn about its rich culture and fascinating history. They will find out how the country is run and what life is like for the people living there. They will also tour Malaysia{u2019}s beautiful wilderness areas to get a closer look at...
8) Eclipses
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text introduces readers to solar and lunar eclipses. Includes information about why eclipses occur, how often they occur, and how young readers can find more information so they can experience an eclipse themselves.
9) Anfibios
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
©2004
Language
Español
Description
Descubre el mundo de ranas, sapos, tritones y salamandras, su historia natural, su hábitat y su fascinante ciclo de vida.
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
10) Invention
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore such inventions as the wheel, gears, levers, clocks, telephones, and rocket engines.
Author
Publisher
Kim Đò̂ng
Pub. Date
2002
Language
Vietnamese
Description
Da Trang is despaired because his wife is so frivolous and runs away from their long marriage to follow the Dragon King. After his death, Da Trang turns into a tiny sand crab and carries sand to fill the Eastern Sea hoping to retrieve his wife.
16) Cá voi
Author
Publisher
Kim Đò̂ng
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
Vietnamese
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 44
Language
English
Description
When the government of the magic world and authorities at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry refuse to believe in the growing threat of a freshly revived Lord Voldemort, fifteen-year-old Harry Potter finds support from his loyal friends in facing the evil wizard and other new terrors.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Presents the habitats and the dangerous behavior of various animals around the world, including the golden poison dart frog, North American porcupine, aquatic coral snake, Australian box jellyfish, and the deathstalker scorpion.
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