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Themes: Spies, History, Nonfiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Are spies criminals or heroes? Some spies are greedy. They only want money. Others spy in wartime. They want to help their country. Businesses also spy on each...
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Engineers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi, invented a ballistic wallpaper to catch bits of flying rubble and shrapnel. The wallpaper can help to protect soldiers inside their shelters on battlefields. Discover this and many other exciting
technological advancements in War and the
Military, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.
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The liquid-hydrogen-powered aircraft called Phantom Eye flew for the first time in 2012 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. It was designed for military use but its hydrogen-fuel-based propulsion system might one day be used in passenger planes. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Transportation, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.
4) Agriculture
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Researchers at Harvard University and Northeastern University in Massachusetts have invented robotic bees that might one day pollinate fields of crops. The RoboBees use sensors and cameras instead of antennae and eyes. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Agriculture, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.
5) Forensics
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Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in Tennessee, invented a new device called LABRADOR. It uses smell to help find dead bodies. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Forensics, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.
6) Fishing
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Fish on! Thats the exciting call of a person who has lured a fish onto their line. Then the battle begins to land the wriggling animal! Fishing has been a part of peoples lives for thousands of years. Today, its a fun sport that many families enjoy together, whether on a river or a lake or in the ocean. Inside, learn about the different types of fishing you can do, the gear you need to succeed, and tips on how the "land the big one!" Put down the...
7) Austria
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Located in central Europe, Austria is a country known for its scenic mountains, crystal lakes, and winding Danube River. Once a great empire, Austria was for centuries one of the most dominant forces in Europe. Learn about Austria's fascinating history, culture, geography, and more in Austria, an Exploring Countries book.
8) Singapore
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Singapore is a wealthy island city-state in Southeast Asia. It sits at the southern end of the Strait of Malacca, which connects the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea. Ships from around the world use this passage. Learn about Singapore's fascinating history, culture, geography, and more in Singapore, an Exploring Countries book.
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None of us can escape weather or its effects. Nature takes wind, water, and temperature and mixes them together. Depending on how they combine, the result can be beautiful and glorious, like a sunny autumn day, or a witch's brew of destruction, like a raging hurricane. The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Weather will introduce you to what happens when weather turns wild. Whole communities can be flooded, or frozen, or burned. Weather can get nasty-and...
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From BASE jumping and cliff diving to extreme ironing and camel wrestling, it's a wide world of risky sports. Some of us might wonder, "What's wrong with those people?", but those who dabble in such activities tend to shrug off the danger. In this book you will meet some seemingly crazy, out-of-this-world people who'll risk everything for fun. Why do they do it? Because they can! The Ultimate Danger series provides a front-row seat to the world's...
11) SWAT Team
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Police officers can handle just about any situation they face out on the streets. But when things get too dangerous . . . it's time to call in SWAT. Known by many names, SWAT teams bring military tactics and efficiency to law enforcement. Facing down gunmen, bombs, riots, and more, SWAT teams work together to solve any problem that comes up. Inside, read about the tactics and gear they use, and find out what sort of people are called to this kind...
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It takes a special kind of bravery to face down a live bomb . . . but the people in this book demonstrate that courage every time they go to work. Experts on bomb squads around the world face new dangers every day. Inside, read how they stay ahead of the bombers and how they train their minds and bodies to handle the stress of disarming explosive devices. Adventure, courage, talent . . . and service-they can all be found in the stories of brave men...
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Police work hard to investigate crimes. They follow the evidence and talk to witnesses. But sometimes, that's just not enough. When they need to get close to the criminals they pursue, they call on undercover officers. These special experts learn how to "become" a criminal to infiltrate and gather information. It's an intense job that could end in death at any second. Inside, read how officers train for this unique part of law enforcement, the dangers...
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What do you want to be when you grow up? All of us have had to answer that question at one time or another. The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Jobs will introduce you to all types of hazardous professions. Some, such as police officer or firefighter, are common. Others, like rodeo clown or matador, not so much. Some jobs you might not even think of as dangerous, and yet they are. To adapt the old saying: It's a dangerous job, but are you the person to...
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At last count, there are 900,000 different kinds of insects roaming the Earth. Some crawl. Others creep and swim. A handful hop, and many more fly. A few bite and others sting. You can find them in gardens, on the sidewalk, and in the woods. They're under your bed, on your pet, or on your arm. Some even find a way inside you. The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Insects will introduce you to them all ... if you dare. The Ultimate Danger series provides...
16) Border Security
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The United States has two of the longest unfortified borders in the world . . . and people arrive daily by air from outside the country, too. At those borders and airports are the border security officers who are on the front lines of making sure our nation is protected. They use their training, skill, and the latest technology to keep the bad guys out. Inside, learn how they keep our borders safe, every day, around the clock. Adventure, courage,...
17) Yosemite
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With its tall granite peaks, towering waterfalls, and giant sequoia trees, Yosemite National Park is a feast for the eyes. Natural wonders can be seen around every corner. Find out more in Yosemite, one of the titles in the
National Parks series.
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Located along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains, or "Smokies," are ancient. They have been part of North America for hundreds of millions of years. Find out more in Great Smoky Mountains, one of the titles in the National Parks series.
19) Space Science
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The National Aeronautic and Space Administration has been cooperating with universities, private companies, and other international institutions to develop a new telescope. The telescope will include a 21.3-foot (6.5-meter) mirror. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Space Science, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.
20) Cannibal Animals
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Theme: Hi-lo, nonfiction, Animals There are over 1,500 animals that eat their own kind. They come in all sizes and shapes. From the praying mantis to the polar bear. Cannibal animals eat to survive, possibly because of global warming. To keep their population in check. To get a healthy snack. To show another animal who's boss. And to ensure the perfect mate. Engage your most struggling readers in grades 4-7 with Red Rhino Nonfiction! This new series...
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