Alix Wood
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"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...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"What is gravity and how does it work? Could Earth ever stop spinning, and what would happen if it did? How do astronauts prepare for a life with zero gravity? This book introduces readers to scintillating science topics using easy-to-understand diagrams and fun fact boxes. This book explores important concepts such as weight and mass, how gravity affects our solar system, and zero gravity. Engaging, concise text explains each concept thoroughly,...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From the earliest human settlements near present-day Peru to the more recent Inca civilization, readers will be fascinated by the important archaeological finds that have occurred in this region. This text examines the history and culture of ancient Peru through its look at digs at major sites, including Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. Readers also learn about the civilization's ordinary citizens and agricultural importance through digs at canals...
10) Spooky Schools
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
To most young students, schools seem to be unexceptional, even tedious places. Little do they know that schools are some of the spookiest places on Earth. Highlighting famously haunted schools from history, this bone-chilling book invites readers to step into creepy classrooms and learn just what makes these schools so scary. With thought-provoking sidebars and vibrant photographs that make the information pop, this delightfully disturbing text will...
11) Sir Isaac Newton
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Young readers may have already heard about Newton's laws of motion, but there's much more to know about the man behind those laws. This engaging volume teaches readers about the life of Sir Isaac Newton and how the work he did hundreds of years ago still influences the things they learn at school today. Vibrant photographs and informative sidebars help readers understand the impact Newton had on science and the world as a whole. A quiz at the end...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ancient Egypt was a formative civilization in the history of the world. This volume examines the main archaeological sites of ancient Egypt from the predynastic period through the Greco-Roman period, allowing readers to trace the chronological development of the civilization. Readers will marvel at the exciting digs at major temple sites including Valley of the Kings, the Giza pyramids, and Karnak Temple. They will marvel at the everyday objects ordinary...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Allow your readers to step back in time to ancient India, where the people's contributions to art, architecture, religion, and more shaped a unique culture that can still be seen today. This narrative presents the region's archaeological finds chronologically, allowing readers to trace the civilization's development. Readers learn about life in the early Indus Valley through ancient India's Golden Age of the Gupta period, up until the Muslim Invasion....
14) Edwin Hubble
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
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...
15) Creepy UFO Sites
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On a dark and stormy night the wind rises, blustering through the trees. Dogs bark and whimper as a high-pitched, other-worldly whirring grows louder. The clouds part to reveal an enormous flying object. Could it be a UFO? In this beguiling book, readers will learn about the historic sites that have been visited by creepy UFOs. Striking photographs and sensational sidebars will captivate readers. This fascinating and spine-tingling text will provoke...
16) Rachel Carson
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
American biologist Rachel Carson played an important part in the environmental movement. Her work and writing regarding pollution are often credited with creating awareness of the problem and even changing the way the world deals with it. Readers of this captivating biography will gain both scientific and historical knowledge surrounding Carson's life and work. Colorful photographs and sidebars accompany accessible text that will excite readers of...
17) Johannes Vermeer
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Johannes Vermeer is mostly known for painting domestic interior scenes. However, there is still so much that we don't know about this famous artist. Readers will follow Vermeer from his early start as the son of a successful art dealer to becoming the father of 14 children. Easy-to-follow text, clear photographs, and a fun, creative activity allow readers to explore Vermeer's work, as well as the lost paintings we are still searching for.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What's the difference is between a planet and a moon? What exactly is a planet? How did the moon form and how does it affect Earth? This book explores one of our most familiar nighttime sights, the moon. Readers will love discovering the answers to these often-asked questions. Easy-to-understand diagrams and fact-filled text help explain concepts in an age-appropriate and fun way. Hands-on science projects let readers complete their own engaging experiments,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Travel back in time to ancient Britain, a region loaded with archaeological finds that have been instrumental in our understanding of the past. This volume explores ancient Britain's most exciting archaeological digs and discoveries. Readers are introduced to this area's history, characteristics, and importance, and then are treated to detailed text and full-color photographs of important artifacts. The text is organized chronologically, helping students...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What do humans need to survive? Are these things available on any other planet? Readers explore our solar system and help search for new planets we could inhabit in this high-interest, informative book. Readers will learn about space exploration and what we need to survive in space, and discover if there are any other types of life on faraway planets. Simple diagrams help explain the text, while hands-on science projects let readers create their own...