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(0)Mary Kay Carson
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"In the 1990s, scientists lived inside Biosphere 2 (Biosphere 1 is the Earth itself) for two years, trying to figure out if colonizing Mars would ever be possible. Now scientists don't live there but instead conduct all sorts of studies and experiments aimed to help us better understand our environment and especially understand what sort of things are happening to it due to climate change and other man-made problems. It's a unique take on the Scientists...
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Using the structure of "The House that Jack Built" and the example of the gray wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park, the interconnectedness of the wildlife that lives in a place and how the presence (or absence) of a single species can impact an ecosystem is explained"--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Follow a spacecraft the size of a piano, named New Horizons, on the first ever spacecraft mission to Pluto, the space entity formerly known as a planet, in the latest addition to the epic and authoritative Scientists in the Field series."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
c2013.
Language
English
Description
Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed....
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Alexander Graham Bell invented not only the telephone, but also early versions of the phonograph, the metal detector, airplanes, and hydrofoil boats. This Scottish immigrant was also a pioneering speech teacher and a champion of educating those with hearing impairments, work he felt was his most important contribution to society. Bell worked with famous Americans such as Helen Keller and aviators Glenn Curtiss and Samuel P. Langley, and his inventions...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad are vividly portrayed in this powerful activity book, as are the abolitionists, free blacks, and former slaves who helped them along the way. The text includes 80 compelling firsthand narratives from escaped slaves and abolitionists and 30 biographies of "passengers," "conductors," and "stationmasters," such as Harriet Tubman, William Still, and Levi...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"What if tornadoes could be stopped or slowed down? In this addition to the critically-acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to come up with a way to predict tornadoes with even greater accuracy, and save countless lives across America's heartland."--
13) Inside weather
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whipping winds, heart-stopping thunder, devastating tornadoes, and flooding rains.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In a simple, accessible question-and-answer format, this Good Question! book asks the questions and gives the answers about bugs and insects that young readers really want to know: what the difference is between bugs and insects, how they grow and live, how many bugs and insects there are, and so on. Filled with full-color illustrations showing what's being discussed. Includes list of recommended readings and websites to visit at the back."--
17) Animal watching
Author
Series
Publisher
Odd Dot
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Catalogue Text107824 Rewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly-illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. Make every day an adventure with the included: - Immersive activities to get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers. No experience is required-only curiosity and courage. This interactive field guide...
Author
Series
Publisher
Odd Dot, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With 448 full-color, highly illustrated pages, Outdoor School is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. This interactive field guide to plant and mushroom spotting includes: immersive activities to get you exploring, write-in sections to journal about experiences, next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers. No experience is required-only curiosity and courage. Inside you'll find easy-to-follow instructions on how to: grow mushrooms...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Nonfiction picture book of tiger trivia.
This book tells children all they about tigers, from what they weigh to whether they swim. Filled with stunning photographs and cool information, this book is sure to become a favorite of every young animal lover.
20) Ocean adventure
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Now early readers can take a ride on the Magic School Bus! With the help of Ms. Frizzle, young readers can develop their reading skills while they pick up fun facts about the world's ocean in this engaging and accessible reader. Full color.
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