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Author
Pub. Date
2021
Description
He became celebrated in all corners of the world as not just the first American to orbit the Earth, but as the first space traveler to take the human race with him. Refusing to let that dramatic day define his life, he went on to become a four-term US senatorand returned to space at the age of seventy-seven. The Last American Hero is a stunning examination of the layers that formed the man: a hero of the Cold War, a two-time astronaut, a veteran senator,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Nikola Tesla was a scientist and inventor in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Among his many inventions and experiments, he helped create the modern electricity system. Learn more about Tesla's life as a famous inventor.
2224) Shattered
Author
Series
Slated trilogy volume 3
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 12
Description
"Sporting a new identity and desperate to fill in the blank spaces of her life pre-Slating, Kyla heads to a remote mountain town to try to reunite with the birth mother she was kidnapped from as a child. There she is hoping all the pieces of her life will come together and she can finally take charge of her own future"--
2226) UH-60 Black Hawks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about UH-60 Black Hawks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
2227) Helicopters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells about the parts of a helicopter, how it works, and how people use helicopters for transportation and rescue"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Have you ever had someone say you had an eagle eye? This saying comes from the fact that eagles have excellent eyesight. An eagle can spot prey from up to one mile away! Eagles also have sharp talons and can fly at jaw-dropping speeds to capture prey. Readers will learn about what makes eagles such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer...
2230) F-117A Nighthawks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Amazing photography and engaging information explain the technologies and capabilities of the F-117A Nighthawks. Intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"In this title, readers learn the stories of animals that are both benefitting from and helping out the world of prosthetic science - covering all species, situations, and science backgrounds. From the high-tech science of 3D printing, to inflatables, to toy wheels, this title has it all, including visits with subjects who are accessible for interviews and photography. INSPIRING is a perfect fit for animal lovers and science enthusiasts alike."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
This inspiring picture book tells the amazing story of the first moon landing and the friends who made it happen.
Neil, Buzz, and Mike were three talented people and together, they formed the Apollo 11 crew. They were going to be the first people to travel to the moon! It was a thrilling, exciting mission that no one had ever done before.
Each member of the team had a very special job and their own part to play. Neil was the flight commander,...
2234) How is ice cream made?
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title will go through the process of how ice cream is made. It will begin at the dairy farms where cows are milked. It will then follow the milk to the creamery, and then from the creamery to the ice cream factory. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.--
2235) Amazing U.S. Army facts
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The U.S. Army is a powerful military force. But there is more to this hard-fighting military branch than you might imagine. These surprising facts about the U.S. Army will amaze you"--
Author
Pub. Date
2018
Description
"We often think of our capacity to experience the suffering of others as the ultimate source of goodness. Many of our wisest policy-makers, activists, scientists, and philosophers agree that the only problem with empathy is that we don't have enough of it. Nothing could be farther from the truth, argues Yale researcher Paul Bloom. In [this book], Bloom reveals empathy to be one of the leading motivators of inequality and immorality in society. Far...
2237) Crop sprayers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Big farms need big machines, and crop sprayers are some of the biggest. Farmers use these timesaving devices to spread substances such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides on their crops. While readers learn about the different kinds of crop sprayers, their many parts, and their importance to the farm industry, they'll be impressed by the colorful photographs of the machines in action-including one in the air! The high-interest topic also touches...
2238) Amazing bridges
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest bridges, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of bridges using...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Do you spend hours tinkering with projects? Do you also love listening to and collecting music? So did inventor Tony Fadell. He combined two of his passions to create the iPod, the world's most popular music player. Even as a child, Fadell was curious about how things worked. He invented a new processor for his computer and sold it to Apple when he was still a teenager! Years later, Apple reached out to Fadell to create an iPod prototype, and he helped...