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Author
Series
I survived true stories volume 3
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that destroyed heart of a vibrant city. The true stories of these two events plus fascinating facts, profiles of tornado scientists and storm chasers.--
3) Eclipse
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"After hearing about the total solar eclipse happening in two months, a boy makes a plan with his father to go see it. They drive to the perfect campsite, not wanting to miss the couple of minutes when the sun will be completely hidden by the moon. When the moment happens, being together makes it even more special. Based on a trip that author-illustrator Andy Rash took with his son to see the eclipse in August 2017, Eclipse is a heartfelt and playfully...
4) Wild cats!
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The Wild Kratt's are ready to pounce with cats big and small!"--Back cover.
5) Down to business: 51 industry leaders share practical advice on how to become a young entrepreneur
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Fenley and Jason provide access to leading innovators, inventors, and executives as they tell their stories and provide tips to a new generation of bosses"--
Author
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
“They say he met the King of the Sea, who taught him something important.” “And it all happened because he fed a fish!” “And it all happened because he shared what little he had.” Every day young Nuri makes his way to the sea shore to eat some bread and throw a piece into the waves. He does so because his father told him to “cast your bread on the water”. Even though Nuri can’t remember the second part of that beloved saying, but...
Author
Series
I survived true stories volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
From 14-year-old Joseph Dunn who was the lone survivor of the Shark Attacks of 1916, to 9-year-old Mike Kramer who, with the help of his quick-thinking parents, survived the Peshtigo fire of 1871 (which took place on the very same day in history as the Great Chicago Fire!), to the 13-year-old girl who survived a terrifying attack by a box jellyfish, this is a collection of unforgettable narrative non-fiction stories of unimaginable destruction --...
Author
Publisher
Austin Macauley Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
I spent the early years researching the topic. The goal was to teach them as I learned, and to stay one step ahead of my classes. I took them to see the experts at Key Bank and the Wright State University School of Business. As time went on, the experts came to us. The late Ellis Rowe (former VP, Mars, Inc.), and Theo Killion (former CEO, Zales) flew in from Jacksonville and Chicago respectively, just to share a few of their valuable hours for what...
9) Being frog
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An up-close look at the behavior and habits of frogs.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Explore deep space and beyond
Get ready to take a thrilling journey to the farthest reaches of the universe. Space Exploration for Kids is loaded with out-of-this-world facts and eye-popping photographs that give you an inside look into the daily lives of astronauts. From learning the history of space exploration and rockets to what life is like up there, this top choice among space books for kids 6-9 will inspire you to reach for the stars.
Discover...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, An Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the First Lady of the United States, from her childhood in Chicago and her career as a lawyer to her marriage to Barack Obama and her initiatives in the White House.
13) Opal Lee
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Opal Lee grew up as a Black girl in Texas at a time when Black and white people were kept separate and Black people had fewer opportunities than white people did. She knew that this wasn't right, and she grew up to be a teacher and a community leader, determined to help create a better future for all people. A big part of her work and life was making Juneteenth a national holiday to mark the end of enslavement for Black Americans. She loved this...
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In this non-fiction book for teens, readers are guided through the development of this world-changing technology, exploring how AI has touched every corner of our world, including education, healthcare, work, politics, war, international relations, and even romance. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how artificial intelligence got here, how to make the best use of it, and how we can expect it to transform our lives"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Once upon a time there lived a girl who swept floors and washed dishes, and was little more than a servant to her family. Until, one day, an invitation arrived. It was an invitation to a new country and a new beginning--a place where Caroline's dreams, her fascination with the night sky, and her extraordinary talent would open up a world of beauty and renown, and make her the belle of the scientific ball. From humble beginnings and in spite of many...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Since making his Major League Baseball debut in 2016, Aaron Judge has taken the world of baseball by storm. He has won Home Run Derby competitions and has been named an All-Star. In 2022, he broke the American League record for most home runs in a season when he hit 62 homers. Young readers will learn about how Aaron became the star he is today after excelling in college baseball at Fresno State University and growing up playing football, basketball,...
Author
Publisher
Applesauce Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The #1 bestselling Boy's Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen boy may have while maturing through puberty. Everything is changing! How will you survive this trying time in your life? This book made just for boys contains all of the guy stuff you need to know about growing up, from your voice changing...
19) Sally Ride
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well." -- Amazon.com.
"A biography of Sally Ride in the She Persisted series"--
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons-and create their own!
Each "spoke" in The Wheel of the Year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within...
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