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Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"How do astronauts train and prepare for their missions? What is it like to live aboard the ISS? What types of experiments and science work do astronauts carry out in space? And how are today's astronauts making future missions to Mars, and beyond, a reality?" -- Publisher description.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Each day zoo vets are hard at work dealing with emergencies, performing operations, and keeping some of the world's rarest animals healthy. From microchipping a baby Komodo dragon to taking an x-ray of a tiger's leg, zoo vets use technology and their science skills to take care of zoo animals - big and small!
503) Asteroid hunters
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Join scientists as they use telescopes to discover a new asteroid. Is it a danger to life on Earth?
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. But do you know how much weight these trucks can pull? Or how drivers stop these giant vehicles? Young readers will love this in-depth yet accessible look at big rigs. Learn how they work, the special equipment they need, and the cool features and uses they have. From their tires to their roaring engines and loud horns, this book contains all the details that will excite big-rig fans!
505) Combines
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"In Combines, early fluent readers will learn how combines work to harvest crops, including different parts of the machine, how they've changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text. Combines features infographics, sidebars, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Children can learn more about combines using our safe search engine...
507) Military
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The military can be weird. Did you know they train dolphins? Or that sometimes instead of guns, the military uses chemicals during war? In Weird Science: Military, readers will explore the science behind the military and some of the equipment and strategies used. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery!...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The Electoral College is the body of people who elect the president and vice president of the United States. Many U.S. citizens are confused by this system, which dates back to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. When citizens vote for a presidential candidate, they're actually voting for an elector -- someone who will cast a vote for their state for that candidate in the Electoral College. This system is a controversial subject in American politics....
509) Machines on the road
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce readers to machines that are used on roads.
510) Trains
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Full steam ahead! From underground trains, luxury safari trains and speedy Japanese Shinkansen trains, explore EVERY different type of train available in this colourful book for very young children (aged 0-2), as well as railway stations, the history of trains and much more. With eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-read text, this is an engaging introduction for little train-lovers. Starting with the first trains pulled by horses, explore the history...
512) Planters
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
In Planters, early fluent readers will learn how planters work to plant crops, including different parts of the machine, how they've changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text. Planters features infographics, sidebars, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Children can learn more about planters using our safe search engine that...
513) Milkers
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
In Milkers, early fluent readers will learn how milkers are used for milking livestock, including different parts of the machine, how milkers have changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text. Milkers features infographics, sidebars, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Children can learn more about milkers using our safe search...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Huddled in tense silence, a team of scientists watches a bank of flickering screens. Years of design and engineering work, tests, failures, redesigns, and successes are bound up in this moment. Finally, a grainy picture appears on the screens. Cheers erupt as the men and women realize their robot has landed safely on Mars! Get to Work with Science and Technology is a fascinating new series that introduces readers to the real-life applications of STEM...
515) Greenhouses
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
In Greenhouses, early fluent readers will learn how greenhouses are used to grow crops, how they've have changed agriculture, and new and future innovations, such as hydroponics and vertical farming. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text. Greenhouses features infographics, sidebars, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Children can learn more about greenhouses using our safe search...
517) Body math
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
Presents an illustrated look at everyday math principles that can be observed in the structure and processes of the human body. Includes math skill activities.
518) Nature math
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
Presents an illustrated look at everyday math principles that can be observed in nature. Includes math skill activities.
519) Building math
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
Presents an illustrated look at everyday math principles used in the construction and engineering of ancient and modern structures. Includes math skill activities.
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