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"At the dawn of the 19th century, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on an unprecedented journey from St. Louis, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean and back again. Their assignment was to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and record the geography, flora, fauna, and people they encountered along the way. The tale of their incredible journey, meticulously recorded in their journals, has become an American classic"--Publisher description....
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Jack London built the 2-masted yacht Snark in 1906. After many delays, he set out with his wife Charmian on a prolonged voyage to the South Pacific. He taught himself celestial navigation on the trip and includes details in one of the chapters. After visiting Hawaii and the Solomon Islands, his trip was cut short by illness. This edition is complete with 120 original phoTographs showing island life frOm over 100 years ago. -- Back cover.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
©2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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As most couples in China are limited to having only one child, the bias toward boys leaves many girl babies aborted or abandoned. Lisa Ling travels to China with some of the many American families who are adopting Chinese baby girls. In China, she examines the social pressures to have male children and the effects of the resulting gender imbalance.
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Anna Quindlen first visited London from a chair in her suburban Philadelphia home--in one of her beloved childhood mystery novels. She has been back to London countless times since, through the pages of books and in person, and now, in Imagined London, she takes her own readers on a tour of this greatest of literary cities.
While New York, Paris, and Dublin are also vividly portrayed in fiction, it is London, Quindlen argues, that has always...
While New York, Paris, and Dublin are also vividly portrayed in fiction, it is London, Quindlen argues, that has always...
10) Swinging safari
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
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Join Spin, National Geographic's animated globe-on-the-go, as he explores the animals of Africa from the Serengeti Plain to the Kalahari Desert
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Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2008
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English
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Explores the unspoiled wilderness of Tierra del Fuego, an island at the southern tip of Patagonia in South America. Shows the Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, right whales, and guanacos, who inhabit this stark, wind-whipped wilderness. Looks at the challenges they and their homeland face from human actions
14) Owls
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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In this level 1 reader, young readers will explore the feathery world of adorable owls. Follow these curious-looking creatures through their wooded habitats, learn how owls raise their young, hunt, and protect themselves. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.
15) Meteors
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes what are meteorites, and where do they come from?
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this Level 2 reader" --
17) Ugly animals
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Learn about ugly animals and how their strange bodies help protect them.
18) Wildfires
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Learn about wildfires and how firefighters fight them.
19) Play, kitty!
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Publisher
National Geographic Partners, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Pounce! Follow a little kitten through its day to learn all about these young cats.Through text features such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kidswill be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them makeconnections between words and expand their understanding of the world.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"A howling wolf, a stalking tiger, a playful panda, a dancing bird--pairing the stunning photography of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with the delicate poetry of Newbery award-winning author Kwame Alexander, this lush picture book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the animal world. Featuring more than 40 unique animal portraits, the pages invite kids to explore each creature's markings, textures, and attributes in...
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