Thomas K Adamson
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Grab your board and hit the streets! This sport requires little equipment other than what is naturally provided from block to block. Street style skaters grind rails and ledges, and jump over stairs and other obstacles. Get ready to soar through the city in this fun title for beginner readers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After much anticipation, the Jacksonville Jaguars became an official team in 1993. A pre-season game against the Carolina Panthers demonstrated that they were ready for the big league. Appearing in multiple conference championships, the Jaguars have been successful considering their short time on the charts. Beginning readers will understand the importance of hard work and dedication in this title!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Heights do not rank high on the list of fears for these athletes. Big air skateboarding has its competitors soaring over 8 stories high and at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. Skate through this awesome title for young readers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This action-packed sport allows for creativity and skill to come together. Motocross freestyle focuses on the style of these athletes and what they can achieve while flying through the air. Whether it's superman grabs or backflips, these riders are true athletes. Struggling readers will take their hands off the brakes in this adrenaline-pumping title!
25) BMX Racing
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Practice makes perfect when it comes to BMX racing. The more times you practice your gates, peddling intervals, and turns, the better racer you will be. Polishing all of these skills will help you climb to the top of the race series. Enjoy learning what it takes to be a BMX racer in this beginner book.
26) BMX Freestyle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A sport created with racing in mind evolved into what we now know as BMX freestyle. Now more durable and sturdy, these bikes can support an ambitious biker. With spinning handlebars and pegs for fancy footwork, these athletes will surely impress. Ride along in this active title for reluctant readers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Imagine riders carving down long slopes littered with difficult obstacles and snow piles. These snowboarders show courage, creativity, and endurance. Young readers will be swept away by the inspirational athletes of snowboarding slopestyle!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sand tiger sharks hover in the water as they patiently wait for fish to swim by. To hover, they gulp air at the waters surface and hold it in their bellies! Through engaging photos and text, this leveled title introduces readers to the sand tiger sharks fascinating hunting behaviors, body functions, and environment. Added features further highlight the sharks size, diet, range, and more!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Great white sharks are fearsome ocean hunters! Their 300 sharp teeth and curved tails allow these predators to make quick, deadly attacks. The pages of this fact-filled title provide young readers with information about great whites' environment, physical
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The Greatest Game Ever Played" was in 1958 between the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Giants. This match is said to have popularized professional football! With Hall of Famers Johnny Unitas, Jim Parker, Raymond Berry, and Lenny Moore, the Colts beat the Giants 23-17. Today, the Colts play at Lucas Oil Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility with a retractable roof. Readers can learn more fun facts about the Colts' history in this title packed with...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington. The blast caused millions of dollars of damage and affected the lives of thousands. In this hi/lo text, reluctant readers will learn about eruption, from the events leading up to it to everything that followed. Special features highlight the areas affected by the blast, the timeline of events, and the ways in which the area has healed in the years since.
32) Blue Sharks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Named for their striking color, blue sharks ride open-ocean currents looking for their next meal. Giant eyes give these hunters an advantage as they follow schools of fish! Young readers will migrate the oceans alongside blue sharks to discover the purpose of the sharks’ body parts and behaviors. Features including a size comparison and a species profile allow readers to dive deeper into the world of blue sharks!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Lamborghini Hurácan Evo is a streamlined and elegant car. In this hi-lo title, reluctant readers will learn about the history and features of this speedy sports car through vibrant photos and engaging text. Profile features highlight some basic aspects of the car and showcase the car's engine and capabilities. Car lovers will race to finish this high-octane look at one of the most stylish sports cars on the market!
34) Lionel Messi
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Series
Language
English
Description
Lionel Messi dribbles through defenders. He lines up his shot. Goal! In this high-low text, reluctant readers will learn about the storied career of this all-time great soccer player. Special features showcase some of Messi's greatest achievements, where he's played, his favorite things, and more. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring Messi's career to life on the page!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars, planets, and their patterns.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers readers a captivating look into Apollo 11's historic space achievement and how the country rallied behind the bold idea to visit the moon. Learn about the struggles astronauts faced and the pivotal moment when the first man stepped onto the moon's surface. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
South America is a remarkable continent, with its lush Amazon rain forest and its vibrant cities. But did you know that South America has the world's highest waterfall? Or that a South American desert is the driest on Earth? Learn more about the diverse continent of South America, from its people and countries to its landforms, economy, and more.
38) McLaren 720S
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The McLaren 720S is a stylish car! In this title, engaging text and vibrant photos introduce the history and features of the car. Profiles highlight the car's cost, speed, engine specs, place of origin, and more. Kids will be revved up about reading after learning about this speedy sports car!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the devastating wildfires that broke out across southern California in October 2007. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography...
40) Lamborghini Sián
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Lamborghini Sián is Lamborghini's first ever hybrid car. It is also one of their most powerful cars yet! In this hi-lo title, readers will learn about the history and features of this car through vibrant photos and engaging text. Special features highlight the engine specs and basics of the Sián and map where it began. This hybrid car is the future of sports cars!