Rebecca Felix
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Meet Ellen Ochoa, history's first Hispanic female astronaut! Follow Ochoa's story as she works at NASA's Ames Research Center while attempting to become an astronaut. Her persistence pays off when she is chosen to be astronaut on her third try! Learn about her accomplishments from her space shuttle missions through her retirement as the director of the Johnson Space Center" --
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Meet Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Follow Ride's story as she develops a robotic arm for space shuttles, investigates the Challenger and Columbia disasters, and founds Sally Ride Science. Infographics, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts." --
Author
Series
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Wire, power, connect, and create with Cool Battery & Electricity Projects! Kids can learn how to wire a working lamp, build a buzzing electric game, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
Author
Series
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Design, arrange, construct, and experiment with Cool Engineering Projects! Kids can learn how to build a colorful working catapult, assemble a simple-machine maze, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Sand, saw, stain, and hammer with Cool Woodworking Projects! Kids can learn how to handcraft a cool bow and arrow set, bend and mold a mini wooden skateboard, and more! Each workshop project includes easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions paired with photographs. Budding craftspeople and engineers will love learning how to use the tools of the trade to make one-of-a-kind creations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Read how famous illusionists fooled their audiences. Then learn how to trick an audience of your own! Follow simple instructions and photos to make squares twist, straight lines wiggle, and more. Check out all the books in the Super Simple Magic and Illusions series. Soon you'll be mystifying your friends with magic!"--|cProvided by publisher.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Shares the life of the businesswoman, including her California upbringing, why she only uses quality ingredients in her cookies, and how being embarrassed at a dinner party started her cookie empire.
10) Michael Jordan
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Michael Jordan. Readers learn about Jordan's early life, his basketball career including an NCAA national championship, two Olympic gold medals, six NBA championships, and induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame and his ownership of the Charlotte Hornets and a NASCAR team" --
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
"This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in woodworking. Included are the history and cultural significance of woodworking, woodworking tools and techniques, woodworking career paths, and highlights of successful woodworkers. Step-by-step projects help readers practice woodworking skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned."--from Amazon.com.
13) Drones
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Drones are a modern engineering marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of drones from hot air balloons to radio-controlled aircraft to today's unmanned aerial vehicles. Reginald Denny and his development of radio-controlled planes for the US military is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the parts of a drone. Readers will learn how different types of drones work and see the future of drones from weather monitoring...