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(0)Valerie Bodden
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
This title examines an important historic event--the April 15, 2013, bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the men behind the bombing, brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the emergency response to the attack, how the events were communicated and reported through traditional media and social media, the manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, and the response of the city of Boston and...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Wearable technology is a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore this history of wearable technology from the wristwatch to the Walkman to the eye-cam! The Father of Wearable Computing, Steve Mann, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the functions and features of a smart watch. Readers will learn about the future of wearable technology from impact sensors in football helmets to clothing that can detect dehydration....
3) Mark Twain
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Who is the author behind your most beloved American classic? This title takes a look into Mark Twain's life, including significant events, influences, and most remembered works. Twain is best known for authoring The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and its famous sequel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
This biography examines the life of Helen Keller using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking historical and contemporary images and photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Keller's family background, childhood, education, and time as a world-renowned activist and speaker. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The Muckrakersdiscusses how in the early 1900s, Ida Tarbell and other investigative journalists brought about change by exposing the illegal tactics and unethical practices of corporations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events History is filled with people...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
This title examines the fascinating life of LeBron James. Readers will learn about James's childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text that explores James's early interest and skill in basketball that led to him joining the Cleveland Cavaliers then the Miami Heat. James's NBA championship wins, MVP awards, Olympic medals, and his charitable work...
7) 3-D Printers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a 3-D printer works. See the benefits of 3-D printing such as custom prosthetics and orthodontics! A timeline, a glossary, and an index...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Virtual-reality headsets are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of virtual-reality immersion from the stereoscope and View-Master to flight simulators and arcade games to today's head mounted displays! Palmer Lucky and Occulus Rift are featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a virtual-reality headset works. Readers will learn about the future of virtual-reality headsets including military training...
13) Penguins
Author
Series
Publisher
Saunders
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of penguins, a family of flightless birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why emperor penguins are so big"--Provided by publisher.
14) Nez Perce
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Paperbacks Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Nez Perce, including Chief Joseph and conflicts such as the Battle of the Big Hole"--Provided by the publisher.
15) Swans
Author
Series
Publisher
Saunders Book Co
Pub. Date
[2011], c2009
Language
English
Description
Provides a basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of swans, a family of large and graceful birds.
16) Rhinoceroses
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rhinoceroses, the famously horned animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rhinos have bumpy skin"--Provided by publisher.
17) Sioux
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2016].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Sioux or Dakota, including warrior Crazy Horse and conflicts such as the U.S.-Dakota War"--Provided by the publisher.
18) Apache
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Paperbacks Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Apache, including warrior Geronimo and conflicts such as the Camp Grant Massacre"--Provided by the publisher.
19) Cherokee
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Paperbacks Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Cherokee, including chief John Ross and conflicts surrounding the Trail of Tears"--Provided by the publisher.
20) Navajo
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Paperbacks Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Navajo, including headman Manuelito and conflicts such as the Second Battle of Fort Defiance"--Provided by the publisher.