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INSIDE MY BODY: MY MUSCLES

Illustrated by Teresa Alberini
Amicus, Sept, 2015
ISBN: 978-1607537571

A boy named Lucas has injured his calf muscle in PE class. Lucas and his classmate Mia discuss the body’s muscles.

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INSIDE MY BODY: MY LUNGS

Illustrated by Teresa Alberini
Amicus, Sept, 2015
ISBN: 978-1607537564

A girl named Jasmine teaches a younger student at her school everything she has learned about lungs and the respiratory system while researching them for her booth at her school’s Health Fair.

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INSIDE MY BODY: MY HEART

Illustrated by Teresa Alberini
Amicus, Sept, 2015
ISBN: 9781607537557

After getting their heart rates up while on a bike ride, a boy named Rico teaches his younger sister Rosa about the heart.

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BLACK-FOOTED FERRETS

ABDO, August, 2015
ISBN: 978-1631439650

Learn all about black-footed ferrets, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.

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NINJA WARRIORS

The Child’s World, Jan 2015
ISBN: 978-1631437571

Introduces readers to ninja warriors, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.

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BEARDED DRAGONS: AMAZING REPTILES

ABDO, Sept 2014
ISBN: 9781624033698

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a cold-blooded, creepy-crawly bearded dragon? Learn all about this incredible reptile in this upper-elementary title. This title offers an in-depth look at bearded dragons, including their physical characteristics, behavior, survival, techniques, life cycle, habitat and range, and threats to the animal.

Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

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Lewis and Clark Elementary Rocks!

A big shout out to the fifth graders at Lewis and Clark Elementary!

I had a great time today talking with them about writing nonfiction. They listened well, asked good questions, and made me feel right at home.

They even introduced me to a resource I didn’t know existed, myON.com, an interactive digital library. We listened to some of my VAMPIRES AND LIGHT book. Cool voices! These smart students and their equally-wise teachers use it all the time.

Thanks to super teachers, Ms. Raney, Ms. Williams, and Mr. Lewis, and to Assistant Principal, Katie Lawson.

Go get ’em, fifth graders! I can’t wait to see where YOUR interests take you!

[Photo credit: Ms. Raney]

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CHIMPANZEES: SUPER SMART ANIMALS

ABDO, 2014
ISBN: 978-1624031649

Humans are not the only brainiacs in the animal kingdom. The Smartest Animals takes you inside the minds of some of Earth’s most intelligent creatures. Learn more about these animals, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are still surprising scientists with their astonishing smarts. Core Library is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the Common Core State Standards for grades 3-6. Core Library features: A wide variety of high-interest topics, Well-researched, clearly written informational text, Primary sources with accompanying questions, Multiple prompts and activities for writing, reading, and critical thinking, Charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps

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VICTORIA JUSTICE: TELEVISION’S IT GIRL

Lerner, Nov 2013
ISBN: 9781467715508

You may know that Victoria Justice rose to fame on the hit Nickelodeon TV show Victorious. But did you know that she:
• is a talented model in addition to being a great actor and singer?
• is a huge bookworm who preferred reading to parties in middle school?
• is super close with her mom and counts her as her BFFL?

Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn all about Victoria’s family, rise to fame, charity work, favorite things, future plans, and more!

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DEMI LOVATO: TAKING ANOTHER CHANCE

Lerner, Nov 2013
ISBN: 978-1467715515

You may know that Demi Lovato is a chart-topping singer and a talented actress. But did you know that she:
• got her start on the small screen playing Angela on the kids’ TV show Barney & Friends?
• was bullied in school and now works hard as a spokesperson to try to put an end to bullying?
• has overcome incredible personal challenges to become the successful star she is today?

Want to know more about the life of this amazing artist? Read on to learn all about Demi’s family, friendships, love life, struggles and triumphs, future plans, and more!

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