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Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
144 p. : ill., maps ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Lincoln knew that winning the war would take more than the same old strategies and maneuvers. It would require using technology to create new ways of waging war. Lincoln worked to make sure his soldiers and sailors had the best and latest hardware. By combining new tools with time-tested tactics, he helped revolutionize warfare.
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents twelve tips for developing green habits, including using rechargeable batteries and composting, and explains how each action positively impacts the environment.
5) Car science
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
96 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
Find out how muscle cars and monster trucks get their crushing power. Look into the future of driverless vehicles, electric supercars, and real-life flying saucers.
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2014
Physical Desc
43 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Students interested in eco-technology learn what it takes to become young entrepreneurs in the industry. Successful inventors of environmental and "green" gadgets and products are spotlighted, and instructions are given to jumpstart ideas and business plans.
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages.
Language
English
Description
To address the climate emergency, changes are needed across society. Thankfully, scientists and engineers have already developed most of the solutions needed to mitigate and adapt to the crisis.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
87 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Science starts with a question in this fascinating compendium for curious kids. The team behind the acclaimed Why Don't Cars Run on Apple Juice? is back to tackle more kid questions like "Are birds really dinosaurs?" and "Why do we have butts?" With help from science center experts, Kira Vermond packs mind-boggling facts into answers that encourage further inquiry, covering topics over five sections: animals, the human body, planet Earth, tech and...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
160 p.
Language
English
Description
"This must-have guided journal encourages kids to take a break from their screens in order to recharge their creativity, confidence, and self-esteem. Kids and teens love their devices-whether it's scrolling on social media or texting friends, they tend to spend a lot of time plugged in. And while technology isn't all bad, too much tech can cause anxiety and leave kids feeling like they don't measure up. Braver, Stronger, Smarter is the perfect tool...
12) Caves
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and full-color photos explain how caves form and why they are an important landform.
Author
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Get up close and personal with Apis, one honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life, complete with exquisitely detailed illustrations. Beginning at birth, the honeybee emerges through the wax cap of her cell and is driven to protect and take care of her hive. She cleans the nursery and feeds the larvae and the queen. But is she strong enough to fly? Not yet! She builds wax comb to store honey, and transfers pollen from other bees into the...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
121 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more than three hundred thousand years of existence on earth. And most (if not all) of the advances that have permitted the human lifespan to double have happened in living memory. Extra Life looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides, and more, and how each of our scientific advancements have prolonged human life. This book is a deep dive into the sciences--perfect for younger readers who enjoy...
15) The airplane
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : colored illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Engaging images accompany information about airplanes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
v. 1 (unpaged) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A discovery that made the world a brighter place! Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up to be a doctor. Joe dreamed of making his fortune in show business and loved magic tricks and problem-solving. When an accident left Bob recovering in a darkened basement, the brothers began experimenting with ultraviolet light and fluorescent paints. Together they invented a whole new kind of color,...
17) Ships
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to ships. Intended for kindergarten through third grade.
18) Harp seals
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about harp seals and their habits in polar regions.
19) Arctic foxes
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the habitat of the Arctic fox and how it survives in some of the coldest regions of the world.
20) Polar bears
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about polar bears and how they are suited for life in the Arctic.