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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Is constant access to technology safe for children? Should driverless vehicles replace human-controlled cars? Every day, we hear arguments about technology issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible technology-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained...
2) Submarines
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the early human-powered submarines of the American
Civil War to the U-boats of
both world wars and the
modern nuclear-powered missile platforms of the Cold War, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how submarines have
become one of the most
dangerous weapons of war.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the wood and canvas biplanes of World War One to the latest vertical takeoff stealth fighters and pilotless drones of the world's air forces, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how combat aircraft have gradually become the sophisticated stealth machines of today.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the first observation and
medical helicopters of World
War Two and the Korean War
to the Air Cavalry of Vietnam
and the missile-armed attack
helicopters of today's armies, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how helicopters have introduced a new dynamic into
the way warfare is waged.
5) Warships
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In twelve dioramic scenes,
discover how warships have
changed from the sail and oar
power of ancient Greek triremes and 19th century ships of the line to iron warships of the early 20th century and today's modern aircraft carriers and stealth missile destroyers.
6) Tanks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the Mark I to the powerful turreted tanks of World War Two and the modern missile-firing, troop-carrying light tanks of today's armies, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how the invention of the tank during World War One changed the face of warfare forever.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the first rockets used to fire arrows to modern computer-controlled cruise missiles and wire-guided
High Explosive Anti-Tank Missiles, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how rockets and missiles have gradually become the primary weapons of mechanized warfare.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Nanotechnology covers the amazing advances scientists and engineers have made in microscopic technology, including applications in medicine, safety gear, self-cleaning surfaces, and tiny computers. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life....
9) Wild Ride
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Swindle meets Adventures in Babysitting in this action-filled comedy!
Charley Decker is about to have the wildest night of her life! With her mom on a romantic weekend getaway, Charley has plans to spend her free time watching bad movies with older brother Greg, and friends Wade and Oona (if Charley can get Wade and Oona to stop fighting long enough to pay attention.) But then, Greg ditches Charley for a date night downtown, borrows their mom's boyfriend's...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
The third book in the Bar Code series, in which one girl struggles to escape the conformity of a dystopian world.Just as in the original Bar Code Tattoo, the year is 2025 and the mysterious, ubiquitous, and seemingly omnipotent multi-national corporation, Global 1, is in power through their agent President Loudon Waters. But now this ominous situation is experienced through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Grace Morrow. When Grace finds out that she's...
11) Unison Spark
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Everyone is obsessed with Unison, the social network that knows you better than you know yourself. Everyone who can afford it, that is. Living beneath the vast ceiling that separates Eastern Seaboard City into rich topside and poor sub-canopy zones, fifteen-year-old Mistletoe can only dream of logging in and has to make do with technological hand-me-downs.
Worlds collide when Ambrose Truax, the privileged heir to the Unison empire, wanders into the...
12) Vortex
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
Description
S. J. Kincaid has created a fascinating dystopian world for Insignia, her futuristic science-fiction adventure series perfect for fans of Ender's Game. Earth is in the middle of WWIII, a war to determine which governments and corporations will control the resources of the solar system.
Teen Tom Raines grew up with nothing-some days without even a roof over his head. Then his exceptional gaming skills earned him a spot in the Intrasolar Forces, the...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Scientists are on the verge of a revolution in biomedical engineering that will forever change the way we think about medicine, even life itself. Cutting-edge researchers are working to build body organs and tissue in the lab. They are developing ways to encourage the body to regenerate damaged or diseased bone and muscle tissue. Scientists are striving to re-route visual stimuli to the brain to help blind people see. They may soon discover methods...
14) Insignia
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
Description
"Insignia expertly combines humor with a disarming and highly realistic view of the future. The characters are real, funny, and memorable. You won't be able to put this book down."-Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent and Insurgent
The earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia, the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Ender's Game.
The planet's natural resources are...
15) Family Ties
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
When android teens join humans in high school, nothing will ever be the same.
Julie's family is very much anti-android. Her parents don't want androids in her school or even in their town. When Julie gets to know a group of androids at school, she questions whether her family's prejudices were correct. Then she learns her parents have joined an anti-android group and have plans to protest the androids at prom. Julie will have to choose between her...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
The fascinating, little-known story of how two brilliant female physicists' groundbreaking discoveries led to the creation of the atomic bomb.
In 1934, Irène Curie, working with her husband and fellow scientist, Frederic Joliot, made a discovery that would change the world: artificial radioactivity. This breakthrough allowed scientists to modify elements and create new ones by altering the structure of atoms. Curie shared a Nobel Prize with her...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
How the Toilet Changed History examines the invention of the toilet and explores how improving sanitation has changed cities and human health. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
18) Detained
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
After getting caught while vandalizing his school, Max, an android student, is sent to detention. Tensions run high between the androids and humans there, but when a human boy, Oliver, stands up for Max, he starts to reconsider his negative views on humans. The two start an unlikely friendship, and now Max must choose between his own community and his new friend.
19) Team Player
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
When android teens join humans in high school, nothing will ever be the same.
After years of hard work, Danny is finally the starting quarterback for the Fitzgerald Flash. But his senior year takes a turn when an android-Alice-joins the football team. With her advanced physical skills and quick mind, Alice soon shows up nearly every player on the team. If the human players can't figure out how to work with Alice, they may lose their chance at the...
20) Star-Crossed
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
When android teens join humans in high school, nothing will ever be the same.
When Alyssa, a human, and Reid, an android, are partnered to work on a class project, neither is happy. They've both heard stories from their families about the other group. But as they get to know each other, their earlier prejudices quickly disappear. It turns out they're more alike than different. When they start dating, their family members object. Alyssa and Reid must...
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