Mary Kay Carson
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Follow a spacecraft the size of a piano, named New Horizons, on the first ever spacecraft mission to Pluto, the space entity formerly known as a planet, in the latest addition to the epic and authoritative Scientists in the Field series."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
An activity book tells the amazing true story of how two bicycle-making brothers from Ohio, with no more than high-school educations, accomplished a feat on the beaches of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, that forever changed the world.
Author
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Using the structure of "The House that Jack Built" and the example of the gray wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park, the interconnectedness of the wildlife that lives in a place and how the presence (or absence) of a single species can impact an ecosystem is explained"--
Author
Series
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tracing the evolution of humankind's pursuit of astronomical knowledge, this resource looks deep into the furthest reaches of space. Children will follow along as the realization that the Earth is not at the center of the universe leads all the way up to recent telescopic proof of planets orbiting stars outside the solar system. In addition to its engaging history, this book contains 21 hands-on projects to further explore the subjects discussed....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the 1990s, scientists lived inside Biosphere 2 (Biosphere 1 is the Earth itself) for two years, trying to figure out if colonizing Mars would ever be possible. Now scientists don't live there but instead conduct all sorts of studies and experiments aimed to help us better understand our environment and especially understand what sort of things are happening to it due to climate change and other man-made problems. It's a unique take on the Scientists...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"What if tornadoes could be stopped or slowed down? In this addition to the critically-acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to come up with a way to predict tornadoes with even greater accuracy, and save countless lives across America's heartland."--
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad are vividly portrayed in this powerful activity book, as are the abolitionists, free blacks, and former slaves who helped them along the way. The text includes 80 compelling firsthand narratives from escaped slaves and abolitionists and 30 biographies of "passengers," "conductors," and "stationmasters," such as Harriet Tubman, William Still, and Levi...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A guidebook to exploring the solar system describes the history of space exploration where telescopes, satellites, and human missions lead to amazing discoveries, in a book with over twenty space-related activities such as mapping the Moon's surface.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
There are few kids who don't enjoy home video games, but do they know who invented the first one? Readers learn about Ralph Baer's life and the first home video games ever made. Readers will invent their own game, too.
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Description
This book chronicles the efforts of Dr. Merlin Tuttle and his colleagues at Bat Conservation International, as they try and save bat species from loss of habitat and white-nose syndrome.
13) Animal watching
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Rewild your life! With metal corners and 442 full-color, highly-illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. Make every day an adventure with the included: immersive activities to get you exploring; write-in sections to journal about experiences; next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers. No experience is required--only curiosity and courage. This interactive field guide to animals includes:...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"With 410 full-color, highly illustrated pages, Outdoor School is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. This interactive field guide to plant and mushroom spotting includes: immersive activities to get you exploring; write-in sections to journal about experiences; next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers. No experience is required--only curiosity and courage. Inside you'll find easy-to-follow instructions on how to: grow...
18) Life on Mars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
Could there have been life on Mars? Learn about the red planet and find out! --Page 4 of cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text provide information on the rare Sumatran rhino, the world's smallest and most endangered animal on the planet.
"Story of how the endangered species breeding expert Terri Roth struggled for years to help a rare Sumatran rhino name Emi become a mother...Follow the roller-coaster ride of disappointment, scientific discovery, and success that led to the first Sumatran rhino calf born in captivity in more than a century. "