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Ice Climbing
by Bob MorrowExtreme Photography
People don't normally think of photography as an extreme sport. But many nature photographers take up extreme sports, like ice climbing, in order to capture amazing shots.
Imagine breathing thin mountain air, clinging to the ice with one hand and snapping a picture with the other. Photographers often take great risks to share the beauty of the mountains and ice with those on the ground. When reading this book, take a few minutes to examine the photographs. Notice the angle of each one, and imagine the story behind the photograph. What do you think the photographer needed to do to get each shot?
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Octopus Escape Artist of the Sea
by Caroline ArnoldA New Home and a New Name
Recently, a new octopus arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. It needed a name, so the zoo had a contest. The winning name was Pandora, which was suggested by a ten-year-old girl. She chose the name Pandora because it means "curious." Octopuses are famous for their curiosity.
Pandora is a young giant Pacific octopus that loves to explore her tank. Visitors to the zoo can watch Pandora as she swims around her tank looking for food and places to hide. Visitors can also learn how these eight-armed animals are experts at surviving in the oceans of the world.
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Sapporo
by Josh TimmFreezing Fun
In northern Japan, the month of February is bleak--freezing, dark, and piled with snow. But one city has figured out a way to turn a dreary month into something magical. Every year, the city of Sapporo hosts a snow festival, which turns the city into a fantasyland, filled with huge snow sculptures, delicate ice statues, and warm friendships.
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Runt
by Marion BauerRunt, the smallest wolf cub in the litter, seeks to prove himself to his father, King, and the rest of the pack and to earn a new name.
The Heroes of Pealand
by Alison BlankLearn how Pea Island, North Carolina, known for it's dangerous coast, became home to many hereoes who rescued those at sea.
The Yo-yo Caper
by Logan EverettYo-yo Surprise! Think a yo-yo is just a silly toy? Well, then, you won't believe what Gus does with his!
The Secret World of Caves
by Will HurdAn underground wonderland. You might think caves are dark, damp, and frightening, but cavers all over the world know that caves are full of wonderful secrets and bizarre sights.
The Two Brothers
by Susan McCloskeyWhere Does Greed Lead? Two brothers. One is generous and one is greedy. Which one will be rich in the end?
The Corpse Flower
by Sarah BrockettLearn all about the world's stinkiest flower, the titan arum also known as the Corpse flower.
Joining Hands with a Village
by Caren StelsonA group of United States teenagers are welcome visitors in a village in Tanzania. In less than a week, their lives are changed forever.
T. Rex Scavenger or Predator
by Jacqueline AdamsT. Rex: Scavenger or Predator? Author: Jacqueline Adams
Odd Couples
by Julie WinterbottomSurprising Partnerships
Imagine an itty-bitty fish that swims into the mouths of other fish. Does this strike you as a dangerous mission? A small tropical fish helps its neighbors keep clean while getting protection from them in return. This is just one of the unusual give-and-take partnerships revealed in this book.
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Amazing Brick Artists
by Jordan BrownCan Art Be Made Out of Anything?
When you think of visiting an art museum, you probably think of oil paintings and marble sculptures. But there's plenty of art that's made from more common materials, and you can see them at a modern art museum. Some artists today make art using things like rubber tires, masking tape, recycled computer parts, and even bubble gum!
An artist's medium is the material he or she uses to create a work. Any medium can work in the imagination of an artist. Before you throw out an old pen, cereal box, or candy wrapper, think: Could I make art with this?
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Student Test Preparation Booklet Lesson 125-128
by Pinnell FountasLeveled Literacy Intervention GOLD System Student Test Preparation Booklet Lesson 125-128 Level R
Andromeda Clark Makes Time Fly
by Anne PhillipsAndromeda Clark Makes Time Fly Author: Anne W. Phillips