Holly Duhig
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Throughout history, people have been drawn to living beside rivers for easy transportation, drinking water, agriculture, and food sources. This captivating book compares the everyday lives of people who live along rivers around the world, describing the homes they live in and how they use the resources in their environment provided by the river.
Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Islands do not always contain everything needed for human survival. This amazing book takes a look at the unique problems of living on land surrounded by water. Beautiful photos help show how island dwellers have survived and adapted over centuries to living on island habitats in such places as New Zealand, Hawaii, and Iceland.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From Harry Potter to King Arthur, stories about invisibility cloaks have been around for hundreds or possibly thousands of years. It seems mere fantasy that something like that could exist, but today there are several different kinds of technology that could be used to make someone appear invisible, or at least very inconspicuous. Through direct explanations, this book covers the history of invisibility cloak stories and connects some of the coolest...
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As one of the most common mental disorders, it is important that everyone understands depression. It is a complex subject, but with the help of an accessible narrative, fact boxes, and diagrams, this supportive volume presents it in a very manageable way. Colorful photographs correlate closely with the text to help illustrate key ideas. This book makes an excellent guide, whether the reader is dealing with depression themselves, knows someone who...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Through accessible and relatable text, readers are exposed to what it's like to live with a single parent. Topics such as single parenting, separation, and divorce must be handled with care, and this volume addresses these issues with sensitivity and compassion. Readers expand their knowledge of social issues and are made aware of how to handle possible changes in a family dynamic. Full-color photographs, scrapbook-inspired design elements, and fact...
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English
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Maps are used to help guide us to where we want to go and to help us learn about new places. Readers learn how to utilize maps of towns and cities in this age-appropriate and accessible resource. They discover the value of learning how to read a map and gain confidence from practicing that essential life skill. In addition to the useful main text, detailed diagrams, interesting fact boxes, helpful graphic organizers, a full glossary, and vibrant,...
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English
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Anxiety can affect people of all ages, both children and adults. It can be a difficult thing to deal with and understand. This helpful guide offers a wealth of information about the topic. Readers will learn about signs and symptoms of anxiety, read personal accounts from those who have experienced it, and find out about treatments. This complex topic is made manageable through the use of straightforward text, full-color photographs, and helpful diagrams....
9) Refugees
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English
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Refugees are a hot topic in the news and politics. Young readers may not fully comprehend what it means to be a refugee, the complicated systems they must use to enter new countries legally, and the challenges they face adjusting to different cultures. This book presents these topics with easy-to-understand text and captivating photographs. Your readers will experience an in-depth look at what life is like as a refugee. They'll learn why people flee...
10) Replicators
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Imagine if scientists had a tool that could make food or a chair seemingly out of thin air. Star Trek fans might recognize this piece of technology as "replicator," a concept that was also used in other science fiction stories. Readers learn that similar technology does exist, and it could eventually be used just like Star Trek replicators. Including STEM content as well as connections to popular culture, each chapter introduces readers to the latest...
12) A Book About OCD
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English
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Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, affects millions of Americans. Readers of this informative volume will learn all about the symptoms and signs of this condition, as well as possible treatments. Additionally, they'll read accounts from people who have experienced OCD themselves. Colorful photographs and eye-catching fact boxes hold readers' attention, while engaging text aids in the comprehension of key concepts. This supportive guide is perfect...
13) Tractor Beams
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The first time the term "tractor beam" was used was in 1931. Since then, tractor beams have been used in many science fiction books, movies, and TV shows to draw in spacecraft, people, and objects in space. This science fiction technology has become science fact. In 2015, scientists used sound waves to move tiny objects. Through reading about this and other modern technology, readers are engaged with incredible STEM information as well as their imaginations...
14) Barf and Poop
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English
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Do some animals really eat barf and poop? They sure do! Icky photos and funny facts will engage young readers as they learn about the biological processes of living things.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whether it's hyper drive in Star Wars or warp speed in Star Trek, most science-fiction lovers know that in order to travel anywhere in space in a timely manner, you've got to go faster than the speed of light. Much of that idea isn't possible, but space scientists have found many ways to speed up human space travel. Through easily understandable explanations and examples of real, cutting-edge technology, this book's main content guides readers from...
16) Life in the City
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cities are places that have greater numbers of people, buildings, and services. But city life can be different depending on where in the world you live. This engaging title compares the everyday lives of people in several different cities around the world, describing the homes they live in and how they have adapted to different climates.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders diagnosed in children. This informative volume makes for an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding ADHD, whether they have been diagnosed with it, know someone who has it, or are just interested in learning more about the condition. Personal accounts and vibrant photographs help readers develop a deeper understanding, while...
18) Solar Sails
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Solar sails use the sun's energy to fly spacecraft, or "flight by light." It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel. In fact, it is, first being mentioned in Jules Verne's From Earth to the Moon in 1865. It's been used as a way for characters to travel through space in many other books and movies, including Tron in 1985. Today, solar sails are a reality, and readers learn how their technology works as well as how successful trials with...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What does it feel like to be bullied? If you're being bullied, who can you talk to, and what can you do to make the situation better? Using a relatable, scrapbook-style format, this volume helps readers answer these and other common questions about dealing with bullying. The accessible text sheds light on the dangers of bullying and how these social issues affect everyone involved. Full-color photographs and fact boxes make this text guide readers...