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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Fascinating facts, figures, and pictures highlight informative text about some of the most interesting and extreme jobs that use technology. Young readers will learn what kind of training it takes to be a roller coaster designer, how much money a space robotics engineer makes, and what exactly a wind turbine technician does!
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests.
5) Dirt bikes
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Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Discusses the history of dirt bikes, their design, and the events dirt bikes are used in, including motocross and freestyle competitions"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Helicopters and airplanes arent the only aircraft launching to the skies anymore. Thousands of recreational drones are launched every day. Whether owners make their own drones or buy them, recreational drone use shows no signs of slowing down. Young readers will learn all about these UAVs and the rules those flying them need to follow.
7) Cheetahs
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Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores cheetahs, including where they live, how they hunt, and how they live from day to day.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
With drone use soaring, remotely piloted aircraft have captured people's imaginations. Militaries, businesses, and hobbyists are continually finding new ways to use UAVs and develop their technology. Drones in some countries now deliver food and packages. Young readers will find out about exciting drone technology improvements and what they might lead to in the future.
13) Hydroplanes
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Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Describes hydroplane boats, including their history, design, and the races they participate in"--Provided by publisher
15) Choppers
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Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Describes the first choppers, how modern choppers are built, and lists popular rallies where owners can display their one-of-a-kind creations"--Provided by publisher.
18) Indy cars
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Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes how Indy cars evolved into the highly advanced cars they are today, as well as how teams prepare their cars for races and how races are run.
19) Sport bikes
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Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Describes sport bikes, including their history, design, and the road course races they participate in, such as MotoGP and the Superbike World Championship"--Provided by publisher.
20) Tuner cars
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Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes tuner cars, discussing their history, design, competitions, and events