Therese M. Shea
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This book uses the real-life example of the Biosphere 2 to present students with relevant word problems and detailed explanations. Students will learn how to deduce what operations need to be performed in order to find a solution and/or monitor data in the Biosphere.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Thousands of years ago, farmers had to plant even the tiniest seeds by hand. Luckily, inventors eventually created modern farming machines that can plant seeds in just a fraction of the time it once took. Future farmers and lovers of big machines will enjoy finding out how these devices work through accessible text, fun fact boxes, and beautiful color photographs that complement key concepts. A clever concluding activity further connects young readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Soft-shelled turtles, flying snakes, spitting cobras, and horned lizards. What do these reptiles have in common? They have some really strange adaptations! This title explores some of the strangest reptile species in the world, teaching readers how their unique adaptations have helped them survive. Readers will delight in this high-interest take on important science concepts such as reptile behavior, habitats, life cycles, and more. The manageable...
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Español
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From modest functional wood houses to sprawling high-tech commercial buildings, life has changed, even over a couple of decades. This book compares daily life development through the years. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
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Coloradans have always been trailblazers. It is no wonder that so many enterprising, innovative, and revolutionary thinkers have originated from or spent much of their lives in the Centennial State. This book celebrates Colorado's most famous scientists, engineers, and technological pioneers from the Nobel prize winning chemist Thomas Cech and the barrier-breaking physician Justina Ford to the man who transformed the mining industry, John George Leyner....
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English
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Learning to measure using different units as well as different measuring tools is essential for budding mathematicians and scientists. Vital measurement concepts are introduced in this vibrant volume featuring the elusive Loch Ness monster. Yes, "Nessie" has come to the surface to guide readers in learning tips and tricks to become measurement experts. Amusement and education collide on these bright pages, which provide loads of math information,...
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Math is all about data. It's essential to understand the questions it can answer for you and how to gather it. Readers will be especially interested to learn what a dragon does with data in the entertaining pages of this unique book. The narrative engagingly instructs on building math skills while sharing details about the mythology of these dreaded beasts. Stellar illustrations capture the imagination. Readers will be able to assess their understanding...
70) Exterminators
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many people find certain kinds of pests to be too creepy, unnerving, and sometimes dangerous to deal with themselves. That's when they call in professionals called exterminators. In this fascinating volume, readers will learn about the different creatures' exterminators deal with and how they approach removing them from people's homes and businesses. They'll also learn how people prepare for this remarkable career. Striking photographs accompany the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The rugged image of Teddy Roosevelt might not appear to include the bustle of New York City, but there's much people don't know about the 26th president of the United States. Before Roosevelt founded the Bull Moose Party and ran for office, he was a weight lifter and practiced gymnastics. Readers explore the early life of this larger-than-life political figure, exploring his military career, hobbies, and writings in a book full of images and facts...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Though a renowned Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton's fame has recently received a boost from the hit musical Hamilton. He was chosen as the subject of that work because of his extraordinary biography. He was raised by a single mother in the Caribbean, volunteered to be a soldier in the American Revolution, rose to become the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and tragically killed in a duel with Aaron Burr. This accessible book presents Hamilton's...
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English
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Makerspaces are community workspaces where people can build projects, and Lego Mindstorms is among the most cutting-edge technologies used. Lego Mindstorms are software-hardware kits that allow virtually anyone to build programmable robots. Best of all, these robots are built out of Legos, feeding into any young person's childlike sensibilities. Lego Mindstorms also taps into curriculum-based STEM learning by teaching students the science, technology,...
74) Reading Map Keys
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English
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Just as a car can't be started without the right key, many maps would be indecipherable without their legend, or key. Map keys show what pictures and colors on a map represent and often offer clues as to the kind of map. Readers learn how map keys can illuminate all kinds of maps, from street and political maps to economic and physical maps. Common map key symbols are discussed alongside full-color examples of many kinds of maps and keys to guide...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Emma Stone is one of the most sought-after actresses today. After moving to Hollywood at the age of fifteen, she hit it big with comedies like Superbad and Easy A. Since then, she has branched out, starring on Broadway and earning an Oscar nomination for the musical film La La Land. Readers will learn fascinating facts about the star, including how she used acting to overcome panic attacks as well as her work on behalf of cancer-fighting charities....
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If you were a bullfrog, you could have as many as 20,000 siblings, and you wouldn't have a problem eating them! Readers will love learning about these cold-blooded amphibians through the 20 most odd and interesting facts about their adaptations, life cycle, behaviors, and more. Carefully selected photographs support the accessible text and display bullfrogs in their native habitats. Beneficial graphic organizers help summarize the most essential information...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Not everyone's idea of the perfect pet is a furry creature you need to walk or groom. Some people look to the reptile world for pets like the terrific turtle. In this high-interest book, readers will learn how to safely handle a turtle, where to keep it, and what to feed it. They'll learn about some surprising characteristics that will aid in deciding to add a turtle to the family. Vibrant photographs help demonstrate the text's main points, while...
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Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar continuously wows fans and critics alike with his contributions to the world of hip-hop. Born in Compton, California, Lamar was no stranger to street violence. He channeled his experiences into pensive lyrics, releasing his first mixtape at the age of sixteen. Readers will learn about Lamar's experiences in the music world, his association with Dr. Dre, and his ascent to becoming a Pulitzer Prize winner. Quotes from Lamar,...
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English
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In an increasingly digital world, many young people struggle to read analog clocks, but these goblins have arrived just in time. This amusing yet educational book, full of amazing illustrations of these mischievous creatures, introduces many time-reading skills to riveted readers. They'll learn folklore about goblins and discover that clocks are a great way to learn other elementary math concepts.
80) Famous Texans
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Stephen Austin, Barbara Jordan, and George W. Bush-what do these notable people 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 Texas's most 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,...