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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Do you take things apart and put them back together just for fun? Do you dream of drone fleets and robot warriors? Does the idea of designing and building robots sound intriguing? If the answer is yes, it's time to start plotting a career in robotics! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this nonfiction book focuses on STEM topics and builds reading skills. It includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Animal trainers care for many different types of animals! Children will explore some of the methods that trainers use, such as affection bonding and classical and operant conditioning, while gaining an understanding of animal instincts and animal rehabilitation. Readers will learn about the variety of animals that trainers work with, and are encouraged to find an area of study to focus on if they want to become an animal trainer. With Time For Kids©...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A warehouse in a large city catches fire late at night. The flames spread to every floor, and nearby buildings are in danger of being caught up in the blaze. Suddenly, ear-piercing sirens fill the air. Trucks speed down a busy street. They stop in front of the warehouse, and firefighters rush out to contain the deadly blaze before anyone gets hurt. In City Firefighters, dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn firsthand...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Army is one of the largest ground forces in the world. It uses many different vehicles and tools to accomplish missions. Students will discover how the military uses the latest technology to outfit their troops and vehicles for 21st century warfare.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learning about a career as a molecular biologist is the perfect introduction to the practical applications of STEM. This career-focused book aims a microscope at molecular biology, helping readers understand DNA, genes, and the systems within a cell. Readers will also learn about advances in the field and how to work towards a job as a molecular biologist. Accessible text is paired with vivid visuals to keep readers' interest as they learn more about...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Special forces operators are trained to do it all. These brave soldiers go behind enemy lines to train allies, gather intelligence, and carry out quick strikes. Find out how these amazing warriors have changed the War on Terror in this title for young readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Offers 12 exciting facts about these gentle creatures, including a look at their diet, habitats, life cycle, and more. Full-color spreads give readers fascinating facts about this shy bear species and engage readers in their unique environments.
8) Navy SEALs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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United States Navy SEALs are trained to fight at sea, in the air, and on land. It takes years of training to become a SEAL, and most who try to become SEALs fall short. It is this rigorous training that prepares SEALs for any situation they may find themselves in during a mission and makes them one of the deadliest Special Forces in the world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Marine Corps Force Recon units provide reconnaissance to the Armed Forces to help make missions successful. Students will learn about these elite soldiers and the training it requires to become a member of Marine Corps Force Recon.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Animal control officers are ready for any situation that comes their way. From handling dangerous wild animals to rescuing ones in distress, animal control officers must stay calm in the face of danger. Learn more about these brave men and women in this wild title for young readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The mobile applications industry continues to grow as people demand more from their smartphones and tablets each day. Who designs and builds the mobile apps that we've become dependent on? What skills do you need to work in this growing industry? This book answers these questions and takes an in-depth look at the career of a mobile applications designer. Important STEM concepts addressed in the Next Generation Science Standards are discussed in rich...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for dental hygienists. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and an index.
From building skyscrapers to maintaining plumbing, trade jobs are essential to everyday life in the United States. Information about jobs ranging from dental hygienists...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Marines have a reputation as one of the most well-disciplined and feared fighting forces on the planet. Students will find out how someone joins this elite group, what tools Marines use to complete missions, and the training people must endure to become Marines.
15) U.S. Coast Guard
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The United States Coast Guard's motto is Semper Paratus, or "Always Ready." Protecting the coasts of the United States, the branch uses several kinds of ships and aircraft to intercept enemy ships and rescue those in need of help. This title introduces readers to the Coast Guard, highlighting the training, ships, and aircraft required to execute dangerous missions.
16) Smokejumpers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Smokejumpers have chosen a career that calls for them to run into places that others are told to run away from. These brave people parachute into forest fires to battle dangerous blazes. Readers discover what it takes to follow this career path through exciting text, a clear graphic organizer, and eye-catching fact boxes. Vibrant photographs of smokejumpers at work show reader the danger and thrill of this career up close. What kind of training is...
17) Hotshots
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A wildfire rages in a forest, lighting up the tall pines with bright orange flames. As the wind whips the fire, it burns 60 acres (24 hectares)--about the size of 45 football fields--every minute! The giant wildfire is much too large for firefighters to extinguish with water hoses. This is a job for specially trained wildfire firefighters called hotshots. Dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn firsthand how these...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Highlights the schooling, job training, and life on the job for heavy-machine operators. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and an index.
From building skyscrapers to maintaining plumbing, trade jobs are essential to everyday life in the United States. Information about jobs ranging from dental hygienists...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Everyone needs to eat! Did you know that the agriculture and food development industry is teeming with interesting career opportunities? This important field relies on people with a variety of STEAM skills. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will find out how science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills work to provide food for people around the world. This series introduces readers to careers that rely on science, technology, engineering,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The United States Navy patrols oceans and seas all over the world. It uses a variety of ships and tools to patrol and keep people safe. Readers will learn about the fleet of ships the Navy uses to handle a variety of missions.
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