Mark Harasymiw
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The Team Time Machine kids are going back in time to a famous moment in American history when American colonists battled the British forces at Lexington and Concord. As riveted readers tag along, the time-traveling adventurers witness these Revolutionary War battles and the British march back to Boston, setting the stage for the revolution that created the United States. Historical images and fun fact boxes give budding historians an in-depth understanding...
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Pub. Date
2015.
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Archaeologists have opened whole new worlds to people, such as ancient Egypt and prehistoric America. However, an archaeological dig requires a lot of meticulous preparation, research, and labor. Readers are given a glimpse into the hard work that archaeologists do as well as the excitement of the discoveries. The USS Monitor and the tomb of King Tutankhamen are highlighted as two of the great findings of the past century. Readers are encouraged to...
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Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Natural disasters like tornadoes destroy, devastate, and alter people's lives forever. Some people chase tornadoes for scientific purposes, while others just want the thrill of facing a twister's dangers. In this book, readers are introduced to the science behind tornadoes and to the people who have risked their lives to help us understand more about them. Graphic organizers and incredible photographs add to this glimpse into one of nature's most...
4) Rangers
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Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the United States Army's special forces units known as Rangers, and discusses their predecessors, training, modern history, and equipment.
7) Termites
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Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Termites don't just chew through wood; they eat it. That means a home, a tree house, or a tree can be a gigantic snack for a colony of termites. Unfortunately, when a colony decides a building is a perfect place to live, it can be hard to kick out these unwanted guests. This book, including graphic organizers and close-up photographs, offers an in-depth look at a termite colony and the different kinds of termites needed to keep a colony functioning....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Though Johnny Appleseed is a folk hero, he was also a real person-John Chapman. Chapman's life became legendary as he planted apple trees across the Midwest of the United States in the 1800s. In this entertaining volume, readers will learn about an extraordinary man and his love of nature as well as the parts of the legend that probably aren't true. Historic images and fun fact boxes add to the appealing content.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Jupiter, named for the mythological king of the gods, demands a lot of respect in the night sky. Young scientists are invited to travel to this gas giant while taking part in "math missions" along their journey. By completing each mission using familiar math operations, they'll discover fascinating facts about Jupiter, its rings, and its moons. They'll learn about the storm called the Great Red Spot and the Juno spacecraft's mission to Jupiter. Science...
11) Math on Mars
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this high-interest book, readers will learn more about Earth's neighbor, including what its climate and surface are like, why it's called the Red Planet, and about the recent discovery of water on its surface. They'll learn all this while solving "Your Mission" math problems that...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this high-interest book, which blends science and math. They'll read about several topics, such as space missions to the asteroid belt and the difference between an asteroid and a planet, and solve...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this high interest book, readers will learn more about Earth's neighbor, including what its climate and surface are like, why it's called the Red Planet, and about the recent discovery of water on its surface. They'll learn all this while solving "Your Mission" math problems that...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The planet Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is one of the most jawdropping sights in our solar system. The striking photographs in this attractive volume invite readers to dive into the essential facts and science vocabulary in the text. They'll also be invited to solve math problems involving Saturn in which they'll learn more data such as about Saturn's 29 1/2 year trip around the sun. Saturn's rings, moons, and atmosphere are some of the topics...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The sun's importance to Earth and the solar system can't be exaggerated; it's the linchpin for life itself. The sun's structure, atmosphere, and other features are introduced in collaboration with related mathematical problems in this noteworthy companion to the elementary science and math curricula. Readers discover fascinating facts about the sun such as its age-it's 4.6 billion years old!-through bright text and motivating math problems. Amazing...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The moon is the only celestial body that humans have set foot on. Some of the knowledge we have of the moon involves numbers, including measurements such as diameter and area. Science and math are complementary foci in this engaging volume, full of beautiful photographs, interesting information, and corresponding math problems. Readers will enjoy feeling like astrophysicists as they complete the lunar math missions in this unique volume.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this high interest book, which blends science and math. They'll read about several topics, such as space missions to the asteroid belt and the difference between an asteroid and a planet, and solve...
18) Dwight Howard
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Series
Description
This basketball power forward is nicknamed "Superman" for his super skills on the court. This book is a super source of information on Dwight Howard's life and successes.
19) Army
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Series
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Everybody wants a peaceful world. but our world is rarely peaceful. Nations fight over land natural resources and other matters. Each branch of the US military has a different mission.