M. M Eboch
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Whether you're watching a movie, bingeing on a classic TV show, or listening to your favorite song, you're probably streaming it. Videotapes, DVDs, and CDs are mostly just memories now. Streaming puts a world of options at your fingertips when you're at home and, with a smartphone or tablet, when you're on the go. Find out how streaming was invented, how it works, and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech life.
3) Annie Easley
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Annie Easley didn't plan to become a computer, but she needed a job, and she was good at math. Her work at NASA helped send rockets into space. She lived a life of learning and helping others. Her story inspires all young people to enjoy science and math.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue? Readers can discover how different the world could look in the future with energy sources that are clean and renewable"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Explore fascinating facts about mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. She was the first woman to win the Fields Medal, the highest honor a mathematician can receive. Let's get to know Maryam Mirzakhani! Maryam Mirzakhani started breaking barriers for girls in math when she was in high school. Mirzakhani showed the world that women could solve complex math problems. Her work inspires young people today to find the beauty in math.
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English
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This title examines the Native American servicemen known as the code talkers, focusing on their role in coded communication during World War II including developing the codes, their training, and their work in war zones. Narrative text, historical photographs, and primary sources assist the reader in report writing.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
What was it like during World War II in the United States? How were the lives of ordinary people affected? How did the war change the status of women and different ethnic groups? Discover how a worldwide conflict affected America, during the war and for years to come. Learn how that conflict still affects our lives today, through technology advnaces, human rights issues and more.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"From stage productions to television to movies, humans have always been entertained by a good story. But how might entertainment change in the future? From immersive virtual reality games to social media with 3-D holograms, readers can find out what cool new technologies might change the way they are entertained"--
9) Tu youyou
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Tu Youyou is a unique scientist. She is an expert in both traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine. She studied plants that could make medicine and found a cure for malaria, later earning her a Nobel Prize. Her story inspires young people today to enjoy science.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mechanical engineers design machines to improve transportation, explore the solar system, and save lives. Mechanical Engineering in the Real World examines the history of this branch of engineering, what mechanical engineers do today, and what's next for the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
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Series
Language
English
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"Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Economics examines the role race plays in people's economic well-being, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what governments and activists are doing to decrease disparities. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A virtual assistant by any name - Alexa, Siri, whoever - can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. And you might use one to communicate with friends and remind you about homework coming due while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home."--Amazon.com
13) Rachel Carson
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Words have the power to change. Rachel Carson knew this, and she shared her love of nature to protect it in her writing. Her book Silent Spring showed how chemicals hurt the planet. This book helped start the modern environmental movement. She inspires young people to protect our planet."--
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Language
English
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The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. Big Data and Privacy Rights examines how companies, governments, and individuals collect and use massive amounts of personal information, highlighting the privacy concerns that result when these activities are done without public knowledge. Compelling text, well-chosen photographs, and extensive back matter give readers a clear look at these complex...
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Series
Publisher
12 Story Library/Peterson Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book features 12 of the most influential technology breakthroughs in medicine covering the major players in each breakthrough, its main turning points, and how it changed the way we live.
17) An Artful Escape
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Language
English
Description
An Artful Escape features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as...
18) Monster Island
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Language
English
Description
Monster Island features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as...
19) History of Film
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Language
English
Description
This title examines film's origins at the turn of the twentieth century, the ways and styles in which it has expanded and changed, and how it has grown into such an integral part of Western culture. Special features include a timeline, Art Spotlights, infographics, and fact bubbles. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Some commodities command massive economic, social, and political influence. This title examines the business around sugar, a product with massive influence in the energy and food industries. It explores sugar's historical influence, its use in biofuels, and its place in the modern diet. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...