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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Meet Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Follow Ride's story as she develops a robotic arm for space shuttles, investigates the Challenger and Columbia disasters, and founds Sally Ride Science. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Meet Ellen Ochoa, history's first Hispanic female astronaut! Follow Ochoa's story as she works at NASA's Ames Research Center while attempting to become an astronaut. Her persistence pays off when she is chosen to be astronaut on her third try! Learn about her accomplishments from her space shuttle missions through her retirement as the director of the Johnson Space Center. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Meet Carl Sagan, known for his research on extraterrestrial life! Follow Sagan's story as he theorizes on the temperature of Venus's surface, works with NASA to build the Mariner 2, Viking I, and Viking II probes, and creates the popular PBS program Cosmos. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common...
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Assemble, build, and put power in motion with Cool Engine & Motor Projects! Kids can learn how to create a buzzing robot, move a ship with steam, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard...
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Wire, power, connect, and create with Cool Battery & Electricity Projects! Kids can learn how to wire a working lamp, build a buzzing electric game, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Bend, twist, shape, and polish with Cool Metalworking Projects! Kids can learn how to build a magnetic metal maze, design shoes with metal spring laces, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard...
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Sand, saw, stain, and hammer with Cool Woodworking Projects! Kids can learn how to handcraft a cool bow and arrow set, bend and mold a mini wooden skateboard, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Artificial Intelligence: Can Computers Take Over? Readers will examine the history of artificial intelligence, leading scientists in the field, the Three Laws of robots, the singularity, Sophia, and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Kids will discover some of the many ways they can get creative with 3 primary materials, felt, craft sticks, and clothespins. They will be inspired by example projects featuring these materials then construct their own toys, gifts, and more. In doing so, young makers will develop their essential makerspace tools of imagination, inspiration, collaboration, and problem-solving. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super...
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This Make & Play book guides readers to explore and create their own versions of an arcade business using the makerspace tools of inspiration, imagination, collaboration, and problem-solving. Colorful images and engaging sidebars, along with guiding prompts and advice, help makers use creativity and play to learn foundational skills that they can build on in the future. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle...
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Kids will discover some of the many ways they can get creative with 3 primary materials, cardboard, crayons, and duct tape. They will be inspired by example projects featuring these materials then construct their own toys, gifts, and more. In doing so, young makers will develop their essential makerspace tools of imagination, inspiration, collaboration, and problem-solving.
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This Make & Play book guides readers to explore and create their own versions of a post office using the makerspace tools of inspiration, imagination, collaboration, and problem-solving. Colorful images and engaging sidebars, along with guiding prompts and advice, help makers use creativity and play to learn foundational skills that they can build on in the future.
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This Make & Play book guides readers to explore and create their own versions of a pet supply store using the makerspace tools of inspiration, imagination, collaboration, and problem-solving. Colorful images and engaging sidebars, along with guiding prompts and advice, help makers use creativity and play to learn foundational skills that they can build on in the future.
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This Make & Play book guides readers to explore and create their own versions of a hardware store using the makerspace tools of inspiration, imagination, collaboration, and problem-solving. Colorful images and engaging sidebars, along with guiding prompts and advice, help makers use creativity and play to learn foundational skills that they can build on in the future. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle...
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Kids will discover some of the many ways they can get creative with 3 primary materials, newspaper, buttons, and paper clips. They will be inspired by example projects featuring these materials then construct their own toys, gifts, and more. In doing so, young makers will develop their essential makerspace tools of imagination, inspiration, collaboration, and problem-solving.
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Stitch, weave, distress, and design with Cool Leatherworking Projects! Kids can learn how to sew a leather backpack pouch, sand and stretch leather into a medieval folder, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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With this title, young makers will learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as they take on four electrical engineering challenges, including building a robot that moves and creating a light that looks like the night sky. Like a real electrical engineer, they'll have to meet demands while staying within limits.
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Design, arrange, construct, and experiment with Cool Engineering Projects! Kids can learn how to build a colorful working catapult, assemble a simple-machine maze, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
19) Solar Energy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Kids will explore an exciting energy resource with Solar Energy. This book covers one of Earth's energy resources, including where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps power the world. Bright, full-page photos fill the books, while easy-to-read text introduces young readers to key STEM concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Sandcastle is an...
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From tablets to hair dryers to lamps, science is at work all around us! Electricity at Work introduces young readers to a physical science concept. A high-impact design and engaging visuals help bring this important concept to life as readers learn all about electricity in the real world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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