Therese M Shea
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This fascinating biography tells the story of Steve Jobs, genius pioneer of the digital age, and his role in creating and building Apple, one of the world's most powerful, profitable, and innovative companies. In vivid, detailed chapters, the author describes the evolution of Apple from a start-up in the Jobs family garage to a company that has changed the way we all live, work, communicate, and are entertained today. Readers will enjoy following...
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Most people know that spiders have eight legs, and that they spin intricate webs. However, many people don't know that many spiders can smell with their legs, or that spiders make different kinds of silk depending on the job it's used for. They also come in many shapes and sizes. The smallest can sit on the head of a pin, while the biggest would fill up a dinner plate. Numerous stunning photographs of many kinds of spiders in the wild are sure to...
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The terrible yowling of the supernatural spirit called the banshee is calling young mathematicians to learn more about shapes. Readers will love the delightful illustrations of banshees that aid them as they're learning about attributes of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes such as their angles, faces, and sides. Fact boxes provide information about creepy stories of banshees passed down through the years. Questions throughout this highly...
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Without the promise of a statement of rights, the U.S. Constitution might never have been ratified. And without the aid of this time-traveling trio of kids, the Bill of Rights might not be what it is today, at least that's how this entertaining trip back in time tells it. Gaby, Zoe, and Will are in the thick of the action as Founding Father James Madison helps craft the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Budding historians will love learning...
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The Frankenstein monster is an icon of horror. Even the youngest trick-or-treaters recognize Frankenstein's green-skinned costume. However, many people are surprised to know this monster's name is not actually Frankenstein. That's the name of its creator, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, from the nineteenth-century novel written by Mary Shelley. This fictitious doctor, one of the first "mad scientists," was based on real-life researchers and their experiments....
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IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Everything we can see and touch is matter, even things we can't see and touch is matter. We can tell the difference between the different kinds of matter through each one's properties, such as density, magnetism, and conductivity. Knowing about these properties and matching the right materials with the right jobs is essential for today's scientists, engineers, and inventors. Informative photographs and stimulating sidebars enhance the accessible narrative,...
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What do Stephen Austin, Barbara Jordan, and George W. Bush have in common? They're all famous Texans, and just a few of the exciting people covered in this book. Age-appropriate text teaches readers about important movers and shakers, while historical and contemporary images reinforce the book's key concepts. Readers will enjoy learning about the qualities that make these Texans great. Colorful graphic organizers, vibrant images, and sidebars provide...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Even the youngest Americans have heard something about the Boston Tea Party, an event before the American Revolution in which patriots dressed as Native Americans and dumped chests of tea into Boston Harbor. Why they did this might not be so clear. In this exciting book, a group of young historians who call themselves Team Time Machine go back to the year 1773 to find out. This high-interest look at an important historical event will motivate all...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Everyone loves a good dare! This beguiling book dares brave readers to discover all they can about the most dangerous animals on Earth, including intimidating inland taipan snakes, petrifying poison dart frogs, and the bloodcurdling box jellyfish. They'll find out why these creatures have evolved such a deadly adaptation and just how lethal they can be. Essential science concepts such as habitats and predator versus prey relationships are seamlessly...
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One of the hallmarks of the American criminal justice system is the right of all people accused of a crime to defend themselves in a speedy, public trial. According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have a number of important rights, including: the right to a jury of their peers, the right to be informed of the charges against them, the right to an attorney and witnesses in their defense, and the right to face their accuser. This...
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It's difficult for many young people to imagine not being able to go to school and instead having to work in a hot, smelly, sometimes dangerous factory for more than 12 hours a day. There was a time in U.S. history when young people had to do just that. Thankfully, many people involved in the labor movement fought against child labor. This was just one of many ways the movement improved rights for working people. This important volume presents a significant...
12) ADD and ADHD
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With 10.4 million young people diagnosed with ADHD each year, and with the diagnosis being embarrassing to some, this title is essential in educating those who have ADHD and those close to them about the condition. Readers will learn exactly what ADHD is, its symptoms, where to seek help, what medications are available and safe, and how to live happily and productively, such as Justin Timberlake does, a person profiled in this book who has ADHD. With...
13) Using Your Lungs
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IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Our lungs are amazing organs, the stars of the respiratory system! Readers will be fascinated to learn what actually happens in their lungs to make it possible for them to breathe in and out, without even having to think about it. Accessible, at-level text is coupled with beneficial photographs and diagrams to aid in reader comprehension. Curriculum-oriented fact boxes offer further information to cultivate an early interest in human biology, while...
14) I Spy Letters
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Learning to recite the alphabet is an important step to reading. This beneficial book builds on that crucial step, asking readers to locate letters of the alphabet among a variety of colorful images that begin with those letters. They'll review their knowledge of what different letters look like and how they differ from other letters while honing their reading fluency with simple sentences. Emerging readers will love the appealing pictures and find...
15) What's a Haboob?
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A haboob is a violent dust storm or sandstorm. Haboobs usually occur in hot, dry locations, such as the Sahara Desert. How does a haboob form? What speeds and heights might an intense haboob reach? What are the dangers of a haboob and how can one protect themselves during it? Readers will learn the answer to these questions and more in this informative and interesting book. Eye-catching photographs bring the information to life. Fact boxes feature...
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What do bogs, marshes, and swamps have in common? They're all kinds of wetlands, which are fascinating ecosystems that are home to myriad species of plants, animals, and microbes. These organisms are adapted to both dry and watery conditions. In this valuable volume, the most interesting and informative facts about wetlands are presented through accessible text and colorful photographs. Essential concepts of the elementary science classroom, such...
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There are houses for humans, houses for dolls, and houses for dogs, but what about a house for a mouse? This fun romp follows a mouse as he tries to find a house. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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The ground begins to shake and dishes rattle on the shelves. It's an earthquake. Readers will learn why and where quakes happen and how scientists measure them. This important earth science topic is covered in rich detail with full-color photographs and helpful diagrams. After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of how people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake hits. STEM and engineering topics from the Next...