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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
"Explore the exciting history of medicine from trepanning, germ theory, antibiotics and vaccines, to organ transplants and 3-D printing! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped medical advancement." --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
The telephone, the lightbulb, and the airplane are all inventions that have changed the world for the better. But many popular stories about the creation of American inventions have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of American Invention dives into the myths about inventors and their inventions and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
Explore the exciting history of electricity from static electricity through Leyden jars, batteries, lightbulbs, solar, and wind power! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped the research and development of electricity. Table of contents, diagram, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
"Some of the most important American products and ideas have been developed by people born outside the United States. They have influenced every part of U.S. culture, from what people wear and drive to how they stay healthy, how they communicate with each other, and what they do for fun. Meet 25 immigrants who have led the way with life-saving inventions, by opening up sports to women and people of color, and so much more"--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Description
Explore the exciting history of automobiles from the steam-powered vehicle to the Motorwagen, the Model T, the Prius, and the Tesla! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped the development of automobiles. Table of contents, diagram, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this compelling graphic novel, follow the amazing life of Samuel Morse, who developed a working telegraph in 1844 and changed the way people communicated. With comic book-style illustrations and engaging, easy-to-read text, this biography will inspire, entertain, and inform young readers about an individual who made a significant contribution to society. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding, making this...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Description
Explore the exciting history of space exploration from telescopes, NASA and space shuttles, to the International Space Station and AstroRad! Readers will learn about the amazing scientists, inventors, and innovators throughout history whose work shaped the course of space exploration.
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English
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John loves inventing things! When he reads about another inventor who has tried to make a machine that will show real live pictures, John decides he can build one himself AND make it work. Equipped with bits and pieces found in his house, John begins a journey that will change the course of history forever. Based on the life of John Logie Baird, one of the inventors of the television.
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Series
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English
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Alexander Graham Bell led a fascinating life. He was an immigrant, an inventor, a pioneering speech teacher, and a champion of educating the hearing impaired. Bell was raised by a mother who had nearly no hearing, married a deaf woman, and was lifelong friends with Helen Keller. Few people realize that Bell considered his work with the deaf the most important of his life. Quite a statement, considering Bell's inventions ranged from telephony and phonographs...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
"Why is Jerome Lemelson important? His inventions helped create industrial robots, cassette players, and more! Readers follow his journey from struggling inventor to a multimillionaire with more than 600 patents. This story of determination is filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts"--
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