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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Birds are able to see the ultraviolet light reflected by spider webs. By using a similar coating in skyscrapers, people can help stop birds from crashing into them. Find out more in Everyday Inventions, a title in the Designed by Nature series. Designed by Nature is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Travel back in time to find out what life was like before streaming music. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of records, cassette tapes, and other ways people listened to their favorite tunes.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Identifies and explores innovative technology of everyday inventions inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Packed with exciting facts and important aspects on military gear, this title also provides historical context, compelling photos, primary source quotations, and critical thinking activities. The title also includes a glossary, web links, and additional resources. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Travel back in time to find out what life was like before video games. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of games and activities people enjoyed before video games were invented.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Travel back in time to find out what life was like before cell phones. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of past technologies people used to communicate with family and friends.
10) Building Bridges
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Explores the engineering challenges behind building bridges, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Pollution from nuclear power plants can have extremely harmful effects on people, animals, and the environment. But did you know that scientists have made nuclear power much safer? Or that governments have rules to ensure that waste materials are handled correctly? Explore the story behind nuclear pollution. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important question-What Can We Do about Pollution? Informative...
12) Building Tunnels
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the engineering challenges behind building tunnels, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the engineering challenges behind building race cars, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges. Accessible text, vibrant photos, and an engineering activity for readers provide a well-rounded introduction to the engineering process.
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