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Tornadoes are both exciting and terrifying; storm chasers know this first-hand. They are fearless men and women who place themselves in harm.s way to study these often violent storms. Most storm chasers are scientists who hope to gather information about wind speed and direction in order to predict the path a tornado will travel. Readers will learn what storm chasers do, how tornadoes form, and how they are classified. Photographs and scientific illustrations support the text. (nf)
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Inventions is an informative book about many different inventions. It explains why people invent, and how inventions pave the way for other inventions. Some of the inventions highlighted in the book include the wheel, the engine, the lightbulb, and computers. Photographs, illustrations, and timelines support the text. (nf)
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We're in Business tells the story of a group of student leaders who work together to generate and implement new ideas and programs for their community. The Kids Company Leaders enters a national contest to win $3,000 to fund a project of their choice. Each of the leaders has a unique strength to share with the group, and their cooperation and innovation help them to create an inspirational proposal. Illustrations support the text. (f)
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How the Robin Stole Fire is an Australian Aboriginal folktale. An old man tells a group of birds the secret of fire: Mar, the cockatoo, keeps fire under his wing. The birds decide to invite Mar to a party in order to steal his fire. But Mar leaves before they can steal it, and the birds begin to doubt the story. They first send a wren, and later a robin, after Mar. The robin steals the fire but burns his breast red. The fire gets out of control, and neither the robin nor the cockatoo owns it anymore. Fire now belongs to everyone. (f)
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The first African-American female pilot, Bessie Coleman, was a brave pioneer. She set new standards for what women could do and achieve in the world. She also was instrumental in helping to create equal opportunities for African-Americans in the 1920s. This informative book, filled with photos of Coleman and the planes she flew, chronicles her life from childhood to her tragic early death in 1926. (nf)
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Aunt Maggie is coming to visit Adam and his family, which means lots of fun and laughter are in store. Even Adam's neighbor Dario agrees: she is the coolest, most amazing grown-up they know. But when Adam and Dario notice Maggie struggling for breath after a short walk to the park, they realize that her health is in danger. They put their heads together to create a plan to help Maggie make healthier choices--but will she appreciate their suggestions or be offended? Illustrations support the text. (f, Read-Only Book)
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An Apple a Day is an informative book about nutrition and healthful foods. It includes chapters that explain proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, along with examples of foods that contain each type of nutrient. The "Smart Eating" chapter encourages readers to use what they have learned in the book to plan their meals for a day. (nf, Read-Only Book)
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Skydiving is an interview with expert skydiver Bob Gates. The interviewer asks him various questions about his experiences as a skydiver. He answers the questions with information that is very useful to prospective skydivers or to anyone curious about the sport. Many of the photos in the book are quite dramatic. Readers will have the opportunity to read a new type of book with this interview format. (nf, Read-Only Book)
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Correlation
| LEVEL R |
| Grade |
3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell |
N |
| Reading Recovery |
30 |
| DRA |
30 |
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