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Global Trek: Virtual Travel Around the World
This amazing interactive site lets you plan world travel (a la Expedia or Orbitz), but with an educational twist! Choose a destination--from...

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Monster Frog
Scientists have unearthed the fossils of a frog the size of a bowling ball on the island of Madagascar, off the coast of Africa. Named Beelzebufo, or "devil toad," for its heavy armor and sharp teeth, the intimidating creature lived among the dinosaurs about 70 million years ago.

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2/28/2008

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Don't Know Much About Planet Earth
by Kenneth C. Davis and Tom Bloom
Grade level Equivalent: 7.4
Lexile Level: 1040L 		Guided Reading Level: W
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Grades 3-7

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As part of the "Don't Know Much About" series, this book answers questions about the amazing planet Earth. Learn about geology, study the weather and climates of the continents, and discover the animals and cultures found around the world.
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Latin America
Grade level Equivalent: 8.9
Lexile Level: 1180L 		Guided Reading Level: Z
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Grades 6-8

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The text and colorful illustrations highlight explorers who braved dangers and risked lives to explore and exploit Latin America and its great wealth. Discoveries from more recent scientific explorations have helped mankind in numerous ways
Golden Tales
by Lulu Delacre
Grade level Equivalent: 6.8
Lexile Level: 940L 		Guided Reading Level: NR
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Grades 6-8

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Twelve classic tales of Latin America celebrate the literature, culture, and history of thirteen countries, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia