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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Many are familiar with Andy Serkis's groundbreaking motion capture role as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings film series. But motion capture has come a long way since it first began! This title introduces the technology behind motion capture, using many of today's most popular movies as examples. Special features highlight famous uses of motion capture, and pioneer profiles introduce some of the most influential mocap filmmakers in history. This high-interest...
2) Amazon
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon.com, started the internet company out of his garage in 1994. The company began as an online bookstore selling around one million titles. Since then, Amazon has grown into one of the largest online retailers in the world! This title for young readers highlights the history and innovations of this popular brand.
3) Jeff Bezos
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jeff Bezos revolutionized e-commerce in 1994 when he founded Amazon.com. Since then, the entrepreneur has guided the online retailer to success while pursuing other interests, such as creating a space travel company! Young readers will enjoy learning about this billionaire's life before Amazon in this informative title.
4) Elon Musk
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Elon Musk has accomplished much in his young age, leading innovative companies like PayPal and Tesla. He has even founded a company that develops rockets for space travel! Young entrepreneurs will love finding out in this biographical title how Musk's early interests led to his career successes.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
It's hard to imagine daily life without social media. Mark Zuckerberg, cofounder, chairman, and CEO of Facebook has been a driving force behind the social media revolution. Discover how he became a billionaire by the age of 23 in this title for young readers.
6) Steve Jobs
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Steve Jobs is remembered as the "father of the digital revolution" and the "pioneer of the personal computer revolution." He transformed the music, cell phone, movie, and computer industries in his time with Apple Inc. Find out how he accomplished so much during his life in this biographical title.
7) Larry Page
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Larry Page changed the way people navigate the Internet in 1998 when he cofounded Google with Sergey Brin. The first version of Google was first launched on their college's Web site! Find out how he and his partner stay ahead of the game in this biographical title for eager readers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From being the first female engineer hired by Google to getting hired as President and CEO of Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer has become one of the most powerful women in business. Students will be inspired by her impressive achievements in this fact-filled title.
9) Bill Gates
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ever since he cofounded Microsoft, Bill Gates has been one of the most influential people in computer development. And though he is one of the richest people in the world, he has pledged to give away most of his wealth to charities. Learn how this college dropout changed the world in this title for young students.
10) Sergey Brin
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sergey Brin made surfing the Web much more convenient when he cofounded Google with Larry Page in 1998. The pair first ran Google out of a rented garage! Discover how this Russian immigrant worked his way to the top in this informative read for young students.
11) Camera Tricks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Is it a space adventure or slit scan? The camera technique slit scan has been used to create the illusion of flying through space in movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey. Young readers will read about the camera tricks and special equipment used to create the jaw-dropping effects of motion pictures in Camera Tricks.
12) Special Effects
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The action of the big screen--car crashes, torrential rainfall, ships sinking--is the work of special effects! Directors and crews use anything they can to create a real and captivating experience. Enormous models, airplane engines, controlled fires, and much more create the excitement we all crave! Young readers will marvel over this behind-the-scenes look at how movies are made.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the Labrador retriever that starred in Marley and Me was a rescue dog from a shelter in Florida? His is a true rags-to-riches story! This title explores the history of animals in entertainment while highlighting some of the pet pals we have grown to love on the silver screen!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Costumes and props fill the sets of films! From tiny, frozen blueberries in The Hunger Games to a 108-pound gown in the 1938 film Marie Antoinette, they take on many shapes and sizes. Today, some are even created through 3D printing! This title weaves through the costumes and props of our favorite films while captivating readers with relevant photos and riveting film facts.
15) Stunts
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tom Cruise performed his own stunts for the film Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol, which included dangling 1,700 feet from the world's tallest building! Students will explore the extreme amount of planning, equipment, training, and expertise that goes into the stunts performed in films as they dive into this action-packed title.
16) Makeup
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
During the filming of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter's scar was painted on 5,800 times! About 2,000 of those were painted on Daniel Radcliffe who played Harry Potter. This title explores the makeup, tools, and effects used to create everything from the scariest of monsters to the most elegant ladies.
17) The Television
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
For more than 100 years, the television has sparked wonder and excitement in people around the world! A device that displayed fuzzy pictures on small screens has become an entertainment machine. In this title, readers will discover the history of the television and how it has advanced over time. Leveled text also covers how television impacts life today and what we may expect in the future. Features include profiles, a timeline, fun facts, and more!...
18) The Telephone
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Believed by some to be one of the most important inventions of all time, the telephone has helped connect people all over the world. This title welcomes readers with a narrative that showcases the telephone today. From there, readers dial into the history and development of the telephone. The text also discusses how the telephone impacts life today and how it may work in the future. Features compliment the text through a profile, a diagram, a timeline...
19) The Internet
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Internet has changed the way more than half the world's population communicates and accesses information. The invention dates to the Cold War, when its purpose was to provide security. Today, the Internet does so much more! Readers will learn about the development of the Internet, how it impacts life today, and what it may look like in the future. A profile introduces an Internet pioneer, a diagram shows how the Internet works, and fun facts offer...
20) Vaccines
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Vaccines have been used for more than 1,000-years! The first vaccine was made to protect people against smallpox. Today, vaccines help protect people from many diseases and illnesses. This title walks readers through the history of vaccines, how they work and impact our lives, and what we may expect in the future. Features highlight an inventor and a specific vaccine, show how many vaccines work, and more. Readers will have a new appreciation for...
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