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1) Sound Waves
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Sound Waves explores the creation and motion of sound waves in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did you know that President Thomas Jefferson used a copier? Or that one of the world's fastest computers is the size of a two-story house? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind technology inventions you use every day. From the teenager who first imagined the television to a $900 smartphone named Simon, you'll find out how we got the technological wonders that help us connect, create, and keep up.
3) Earth's Path
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Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Earth's Path explores Earth's journey around the Sun in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary...
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Explains what taste and digestion are and how they work; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different taste and digestion concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible...
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Explains what life cycles are and how plants and animals grow; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different life cycle concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to...
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Explains what insects are and how they live and grow; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different insect concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers....
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Did you know that people with rakes used to do the work of garbage trucks? Or that porta-potties were put on ships to keep workers from running to shore for bathroom breaks? Get ready to learn the odd stories behind inventions you use every day. From the T.P. of Chinese emperors to the landfills of ancient Greece, you'll find out how we got the sanitation inventions that keep us healthy and keep the world smelling fresh.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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How did our knowledge of matter, gravity, and electricity develop over time? Who first studied these concepts and why? And who used those early findings to expand and even change our understanding? Readers will trace the history of key discoveries in physical science as they investigate timelines and gather key details from the text. In doing so, students will make connections between the work of various scientists and analyze the long-term effects...
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Have you ever tried to invent something? As a child, Nikola Tesla saw a picture of a waterfall and imagined an invention that would turn the water's energy into electricity. Later, he invented the water wheel, which turned water power into usable energy. As a young adult, Tesla spent his spare time experimenting with electrical equipment. He worked for inventor Thomas Edison, improving power plants and machines that ran on direct current electricity....
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Aron Ralston went for a normal hike on a normal day. But he slipped, got stuck in a canyon for five days, and wound up amputating his own arm to survive. Filled with suspense as well as information about hiking and survival, this gripping, true tale will attract adventure-seekers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Have you ever used your imagination to solve a problem? When Albert Einstein was young, he was fascinated by the way magnetism made a compass work. As an adult, he used thought experiments to solve some of the universe's greatest mysteries. Einstein loved to think about math and science. He worked for a while at a patent office, but his mind wasn't focused on inventions. Instead, he thought about the universe. In 1905, Einstein's Special Theory of...
12) Weather Math
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Math is everywhere when it comes to the weather! See what's brewing inside this book-and how we need math to finish the forecast! You'll need your math smarts to measure the temperature, calculate how far away a storm is based on the time between the thunder and the lightning, predict how much rain there will be in a month, and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!
13) Scorpion
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Bugs and insects have always fascinated children. This book in the Creepy Crawly Critters series introduces young readers to scorpions. Readers can discover physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and more.
14) Honey Bee
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Bugs and insects have always fascinated children. This book in the Creepy Crawly Critters series introduces young readers to honey bees. Readers can discover physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and more.
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Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Scientific Instruments explores the uses of scientific instruments in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Young children are naturally curious about animals. Chameleons Change Color offers answers to their most compelling questions about how chameleons camouflage themselves. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Young children are naturally curious about animals. Spiders Weave Webs offers answers to their most compelling questions about why spider webs. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
18) Emperor Penguin
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From sun up to sundown, this nonfiction book takes young nature explorers and zoologists through a day in the life of the emperor penguin. Discover their Antarctic home, eating habits, and fascinating behaviors. Plus, kids can continue exploring after the penguins go to sleep! A step-by-step life cycle diagram, critical-thinking questions, and further resources will keep fact-hungry kids learning about the emperor penguin.
20) Arctic Fox
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English
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Follow an arctic fox through its day as it eats, sleeps, and cares for its young.
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