Alix Wood
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many people think of Leonardo da Vinci primarily as an artist, but he was also an influential scientist. Readers of this high-interest biography will learn all about da Vinci and his contributions to society as an architect, engineer, and inventor. A true Renaissance man, da Vinci also studied many other branches of science. This story of his life and work is told with the use of accessible text, colorful photographs, and stimulating sidebars. An...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The Olympics are full of skating sports! Graceful figure skaters impress with jumps, speed skaters zoom around the icy track, and hockey players turn on a dime to chase down the puck. Readers will enjoy learning about different skills needed for each of these activities. With colorful photographs illustrating the postures, foot placement, and techniques needed to learn how to ice-skate, the main content shows readers what fun they can have on the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Music videos, reality shows, and Broadway musicals all employ talented dancers that can move to the music. These dancers all spent many years practicing and perfecting good dance technique, and possibly took classes in many genres, including ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. Through an introduction to each of the different styles of dance, readers can choose which they'd be most interested in. Then, they can follow full-color photographs and detailed...
6) Rock art
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Rocks and pebbles are easy to overlook in our world since they're often underfoot, but when they're transformed into an emoji pendant, tic-tac-toe game, or refrigerator magnet, they become inspiring materials to craft a variety of attractive and entertaining objects. This exciting collection of projects shows readers how to use rocks they find to make heartfelt gifts for friends and family. Each clever project is made achievable with accessible directions...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learning marital arts requires both mental and physical fitness. Those who practice karate, jujitsu, kung fu, and other martial arts spend time learning self-defense, but they also learn discipline, patience, and concentration. Full-color photographs and detailed explanations introduce readers to the basic principles behind several kinds of martial arts, including tae kwon do and judo. Step-by-step instructions teach simple moves, such as snap kicks...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In order to compete high on the rings, flip through the air, and do walking handstands on the beam, gymnasts have to be strong, flexible, and confident. With lots of practice and help from a coach and spotter, readers can learn to execute splits, L-sits, and other cool gymnastics moves by following an informative step-by-step guide. Colorful photos and helpful tips remind even seasoned gymnasts of important technical points."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
This title explores the relationship between Earth and the Sun. Readers will learn how and why Earth orbits the Sun, as well as the materials that make up the Sun. Readers will find answers to questions such as "Do other planets have nights and days?" and "Where do stars go in the daytime?" Easy-to-understand diagrams and text explain these quite complex scientific points in an age-appropriate and dynamic way. Hands-on science projects allow readers...
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Dirt's not all that interesting-or is it? In truth, Earth's soil is one of the major reasons life on the planet can exist! In this book, readers will learn that there's far more to dirt and soil than the stuff you get on your sneakers or sweep off your front steps. Illustrations will show more about soil's origins and makeup, as well as the nutrients it provides for growing things. Projects and activities allow young geologists to put what they're...
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Can you really grow strawberry jam?
Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from planting some strawberry runners to a crop of fruit and finally, a jar of delicious jam.
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Learning about animals is a fun way to introduce readers to a variety of important life science concepts. As readers explore fun facts about a variety of creatures in clear main text and fact boxes, they deepen their knowledge of basic biology. This informative learning experience is enhanced through the use of interactive activities, such as mazes and puzzles, and charming illustrations. In addition, an achievable quiz at the end of the reading allows...
13) Winslow Homer
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Many people consider Winslow Homer to be one of the greatest American painters of the nineteenth century. Readers learn why with this biographical text, which features Homer's most famous works, including his widely admired portraits of the sea and sailors. Readers learn about his early career as a war artist and magazine illustrator as well as other fascinating details about his life, his travels, and his sources of artistic inspiration. Sidebars...
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When crime scene investigators (CSIs) are called to the location of a murder, they document what they see in detail and carefully collect the evidence. Evidence isn't always obvious to the untrained eye. Readers of this remarkable book, which includes dynamic photographs, will become trained to know what to look for at a crime scene as they tag along with scientists on an intriguing case. They'll learn about various kinds of evidence as well as how...
15) Soccer
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Why does a ball fall to the ground after it's kicked? That might not be what's going through a soccer player's head during a game, but it's certainly part of playing soccer! Gravity and forces are important parts of playing soccer, and understanding them could make you a better player. This colorful volume breaks down these concepts and more for young scientists and athletes looking to take their science and soccer games to the next level. Including...
16) Surrealist Art
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It's fun to draw from your imagination! Surrealist artists, such as Salvador Dali and Max Ernst, created masterpieces of scenes that look real but couldn't be. Through an introduction to the features of surrealist art and profiles of famous surrealists, readers learn how to spot a painting or other work created in this genre of art. A colorful layout and full-color photographs engage readers with art history and their own creativity as they complete...
17) Edwin Hubble
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
A lot of people have heard of the Hubble Space Telescope, but many don't know much about the person it's named for. Readers of this illuminating volume will learn all about the man who, in the 1920s, used the largest telescope of the time to discover and learn about other galaxies. This informative biography teaches readers about both history and science. A science project based on Hubble's work invites readers to try their hand at becoming scientists...
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From coast to coast, tragedy can strike at any moment. Readers will learn about the locations of disasters from earthquakes to tsunamis and everything in between, all the while discovering how to understand a map's symbols, its contour or latitude and longitude lines, and more. Real-life photographs and attention-grabbing subject matter is sure to transform this sometimes dry topic into a compelling study.
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The human body is an amazing thing to study. From the ways our five senses work to the bones that make up our skeleton and the muscles that help us move, every body part and function is fascinating. Readers are sure to agree after they take this deep dive into life science with the help of fun activities, including puzzles, crafts, and word games. Clear instructions guide readers through the activities, which are paired with informative main text...
20) Ghostly Mansions
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Have you ever heard strange footsteps on the stairs, or the blood-curdling sound of a disembodied moan? Perhaps you've felt goose bumps rise on the back of your neck as a door creaks open inexplicably. Readers are invited to cross the threshold of the world's spookiest mansions in this hair-raising read. Offering insight into the historical context of each petrifying place, this informative text is supplemented by fascinating sidebars and a dynamic...