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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Chance the Rapper is one of the most famous figures in the world of hip-hop today, and his desire to help people-especially young people-has helped him become a role model for many. His early life, career achievements, and the many ways he makes a difference today are explored through fun and fact-filled main text and a graphic organizer that encourage young people to look for their own ways to help in their communities. Full-color photographs, eye-catching...
2) Motorcycles
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Who was the first person to ride a motorcycle? How did they come up with idea? Who makes the fastest motorcycle? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Motorcycles, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about Motorcycles.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Looks at what the presidents to be who were alive at various dates were doing at that moment, including serving in government, working in different fields, studying, or being a child, and wonders what the future presidents that are alive today are doing.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Ben & Jerry's Homemade ice cream manufacturers, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Merrick, New York. Students can follow their success story from Greenfield's education at Oberlin College and Cohen's job at Highland Community School to their various jobs in between. Cohen and Greenfield's efforts to open their first...
5) Shawnee
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Introduces the Shawnee people, discussing their history, traditions, and daily life.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Stephen Hawking, the brilliant scientist who made great contributions to the study of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
On an island where one child is delivered each year while the eldest is taken away, nine children live under the leadership of new elder Jinny, who trains the latest newcomer and wonders what will happen when her own departure occurs.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Computer scientists code the programs that we use every day on our computers, tablets, and smartphones. They help us work, communicate, and play games. Women in Computer Science looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field."--Publisher's website.
10) Amazon
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Amazon.com. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"People have been experimenting with drones for more than 150 years. During the U.S. Civil War, they tested hot-air balloons loaded with explosives on timing devices. These early drones were dangerously unreliable and uncontrollable. Spies in hot-air balloons proved the importance of aerial surveillance but also the risk. Technology soon caught up and made flying and spying using unmanned aircraft possible. Today, drones do more than ever before....
12) Animation
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the history of animation and find out how animated films are made today"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Bold, graphic portraits and beautiful poems present famous and lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have faced life's challenges in creative ways"--Provided by publisher
"Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot--the Hispanics featured in this collection come from many different backgrounds and from many different countries. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Temple Grandin wasn't officially diagnosed with autism until she was in her 40s, but she knew at an early age that she was different from her family and classmates. She couldn't show affection, she acted out when noises or other stimuli overwhelmed her, and she only felt comfortable when spending time with the animals on her aunt's ranch. But instead of seeing her differences as limitations, Temple used them to guide her education and career in animal...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Climb Aboard! Explore the difference between meteor, meteorite, and meteoroid! Investigate comet composition and development and their observation through history! Learn about asteroids! Learn about key astronomers tools such as telescopes and the Deep Impact spacecraft!
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Explore the Grand Canyon's layers from the nearly 2-billion-year-old rocks of the Pre-Cambrian Era to the few formations of the Mesozoic Era. Learn about the different kinds of rock that make up the canyon and how the Colorado River carved them into the majesty of the Grand Canyon today. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"There are many beautiful and dynamic aerial photographs, including breathtaking views of mountains or scenes in the middle of the ocean. Not long ago, taking an aerial photo could be costly, difficult, or even dangerous! Today, drones have changed how we take photographs. Using drones for photography presents us with a new perspective and can show us amazing scenes. This informational text explores drone technology in age-appropriate language, accompanied...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"George Boole, for whom Boolean logic is named, developed the idea of expressing any idea as a mathematical or logical statement. Today, Boolean logic is foundational to computer programs and computer hardware, but it is also important in our everyday thinking. This guide includes an overview of logic gates and a review of differences between computer logic and human logic"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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.