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Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Gold System Grade 4
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The Corpse Flower
by Sarah BrockettLearn all about the world's stinkiest flower, the titan arum also known as the Corpse flower.
The Great Backyard Bird Count
by Sarah BrockettLearn why bird counts are so important. The information tells scientists a lot about birds, including which ones may be in danger.
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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The Octopus Project How Nature Is Shaping Robots
by James BryantThe Octopus Project: How Nature Is Shaping Robots Author: James Bryant
Escape to Freedom The Story of Henry Box Brown
by Susan BuckleyEscape to Freedom: The Story of Henry Box Brown Author: Susan Buckley
Splash! A Short History of Bathing
by Susan BuckleySplash! A Short History of Bathing Author: Susan Buckley
Alone in the Jungle
by Alice CaryLost in the Rainforest
After a plane crash, seventeen-year-old Juliane Koepcke found herself alone in the middle of the South American jungle. She had nothing but the dress she was wearing, one shoe, and a few pieces of candy. Could she possibly survive?
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Genre: Narrative Nonfiction
Text Structures: Main: Chronological Sequence Embedded: Description, Problem/Solution
Text Features: table of contents, headings, photos, captions, pronunciation guide, sidebars, map, labels
A Shining Star of Science Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
by Alice CaryA Shining Star of Science: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Author: Alice Cary
Hidden Dangers of the Great Barrier Reef
by Cynthia ClampittNatural Beauty With a Dangerous Side
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is a wonder of the natural world. Lurking beneath the surface of its waters, however, are some of the most dangerous animals on the planet, armed with poisonous stingers and teeth like harpoons. Before you head off for a trek across the reef or a dive into the surrounding sea, make sure you know something about them.
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The Peculiar Platypus
by Cynthia ClampittLearn about the platypus of Australia, it baffles scientists and at one time many believed this bizarre creature was real or just a duck-billed, furry hoax.
The Mimic Octopus: A Master of Disguise
by Rodger DarbyHow have to see it to believe how an eight-armed octopus can disguise itself to look like other animals in the sea.
The Lemonade War
by Jacqueline DaviesEvan and his younger sister, Jesse, react very differently to the news that they will be in the same class for fourth grade and as the end of summer approaches, they battle it out through lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn 100 dollars. Includes mathematical calculations and tips for running a successful lemonade stand.