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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to Nintendo, one of the most influential companies in the video game industry and creator of some of the top-selling video game franchises of all-time.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the framing of the United States Constitution, describing the hotly debated issues tackled in the document and such key players as Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and George Washington.
"We the people at Who HQ bring readers the full story--arguments and all--of how the US Constitution came into being. Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In the 1930s, Warner Brothers studios introduced the world to the Looney Tunes. A witty rabbit named Bugs, a stuttering pig named Porky, and an erratic duck named Daffy are just some of the characters that have left audiences hysterically laughing for almost a century. The animated short films, starring some of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, went on to have a second, long life on television. In this book, author Steve Korte details...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world's most-watched sporting event--the World Cup. Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Prairie dogs, vultures, grasshoppers, goldfinches, pocket gophers, and bison are some of the many animals that make up a grassland food web. But do you know how the many types of grasses in a grassland benefit these animals? Or how earthworms and other decomposers play an important role in the food web? See grassland food webs in action in...
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English
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"Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to Irving's chilling story...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the action-packed history of Jurassic World and how dinosaur fans of all ages came to love the series' movies, books, TV shows, and even theme park rides. From the 1990 Michael Crichton novel to the movies still releasing today, young readers will love stepping into this world where dinosaurs rule. The Jurassic World franchise has thrilled fans for decades by building a world where science and adventure meet, raising the question: Could...
13) The Art in STEAM
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English
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Art is a critical part of STEAM education. Creativity, communication, and self-expression are vital skills, which must be practiced and honed. In this educational and exciting book, readers will learn all about art and what it means. They'll discover that artistic disciplines are expansive and diverse, encompassing not only drawing and painting, but dancing, storytelling, and music-making, too. The possibilities are as limitless as one's own imagination!...
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English
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Engineering is a growing field in our fast-developing world. How exactly do engineers create the infrastructure that we rely on? Engineers use science and math to design and build machines and structures, such as buildings, roads, and bridges. In this book, readers will learn about what engineering means, who studies it, and how they may apply engineering skills in their own lives. Using reader-friendly language, the text conveys key STEAM concepts...
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English
Description
In our fast-changing world, creative problem-solvers are increasingly in demand across job markets. In this book, STEAM students will learn about the myriad opportunities that their future holds in store. They'll discover what kind of work is available to engineers, scientists, innovators, and artists. They'll appreciate how STEAM professionals influence our environment and lives. Using high-interest examples, accessible language, and colorful pictures,...
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English
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Whether or not we realize it, we use math in many ways every day. Math helps us to measure things, identify patterns, interpret data, and much more. In this educational and engaging text, readers will learn all about math and its many uses. They'll discover who studies math and how it's applied in a variety of disciplines. Using relatable examples and colorful photographs, which make the information pop, this book promises to spark curiosity about...
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English
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Technology combines several aspects of STEAM education. Students of technology use science, engineering, and math to create tools and solve problems. In this book, young readers will learn about what technology means, who studies it, and how it relates to their own lives. They'll discover how technology is applied in real-life scenarios and come to appreciate how technology has transformed our world. Complex concepts are distilled in a clear, easy-to-understand...
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English
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Science is a cornerstone of STEAM education. It's the study of the world around us. Scientists observe, record, question, and seek answers to life's biggest questions. Science is curiosity in action! In this fascinating and educational text, young readers will learn all about science, how it's applied, and who studies it. They'll read relatable examples of how they may practice science in their own lives. The high-interest material, accessible language,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Nothing mysterious about it! Learn all about how Scooby and his friends took over Saturday mornings--and then the world--in this debut title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Most kids are familiar with the always-hungry, scaredy-cat Great Dane called Scooby-Doo and his true-blue friends of Mystery Inc. But how did Scooby and the gang make it onto the silver screen? Author M. D. Payne...