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  • Puppies Grow Up to Be Dogs

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Introduces puppies from birth to the time they are full grown at two years.
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  • Information Systems Technician

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Introduces what an information systems technician does, describes a typical day in the life of one, and discusses the education needed to work in the field.
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  • Helicopter Crew Chief

    Wil Mara

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Examines what it takes to be a helicopter crew chief, including what the basic requirements are, where the missions may take them, and what the future will bring.
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  • Avionics Technician

    Josh Gregory

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Learn what it takes to become an avionics technician in the U.S. military.
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  • Forensic Science Investigator

    Tamra Orr

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2007)
    The work, educational foundations, and amazing advances of the forensic science field are detailed.
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  • Earthquakes!

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Explains what an earthquake is, describes the causes, and discusses how to be prepared.
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  • Carpenter

    Ellen Labrecque

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a carpenter. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
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  • Discover Sea Stars

    Helen Foster James

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about sea stars, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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  • Tornadoes!

    Cecilia Minden

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Examines how tornadoes form, what to do in a tornado, and explains the difference between a watch and a warning.
    K

  • Polar Bears

    Josh Gregory

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Introduces infant polar bears, describing their behavior and growth and period of attachment to their mother as they learn to hunt and be on their own.
    K

  • Patterns in Food

    Rebecca Felix Rebecca Felix

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)
    This Level 2 guided reader illustrates examples of patterns found in different foods. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning to identify how repeating shapes, colors, or lines form a pattern.
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  • We Celebrate Thanksgiving in Fall

    Rebecca Felix

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Level 1 guided reader that examines how people celebrate Thanksgiving. Students will develop reading skills while learning about Thanksgiving activities and foods.
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