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Threats to Our Atmosphere is an informational book that focuses on the structure and function of Earth's protective atmosphere. The text explains the ozone layer and the possible causes and consequences of global warming. The book also explores what effects these issues have on our planet and the steps scientists and world leaders are taking to protect our environment. (nf)
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InFLUenza provides basic facts pertaining to the flu, or influenza, including what it is, its history, and how it changes. The book provides students with useful information about how their body naturally fights flu viruses, and how the flu can be prevented and treated. (nf)
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Money in the USA answers many fascinating questions about how money is made and circulated around the United States. The history and symbolism of our coins and bills, counterfeiting and how the U.S. Treasury combats it, design changes over the years, and recycling money are all discussed. (nf)
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All over the world, people adorn their body, treating it as a blank canvas on which to create art. The form of decoration can be dictated by ancient tradition or by a desire to conform to the prevailing standards of beauty. Students will take a trip around the world to learn about body painting, tattooing, piercing, and body shaping. Engaging photographs enhance the informative text. A concluding paragraph reinforces the advantages of temporary over permanent types of body art. (nf)
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What's in a Name is a study of the origin of names. The book provides a factual account of how many first and last names came into usage. Using the names of a third-grade class, the book delves into the history of names and how they have changed over the years. (nf)
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This is an informational book about the science of analyzing types of evidence found at crime scenes. The book provides a historical overview of the first forensic scientists in the early 1900s. Case files, including the case of the Oklahoma City bombing, give readers the opportunity to see modern forensic science at work, ranging from DNA testing to fingerprint analysis. Photographs and diagrams support the text. (nf)
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This is an informational book about the science of analyzing types of evidence found at crime scenes. The book provides a historical overview of the first forensic scientists in the early 1900s. Case files, including the case of the dirty dishes, give readers the opportunity to see modern forensic science at work, ranging from DNA testing to fingerprint analysis. Photographs and diagrams support the text. (nf)
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Correlation
| LEVEL X |
| Grade |
5 |
| Fountas & Pinnell |
T |
| Reading Recovery |
27 |
| DRA |
44 |
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