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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The stars in the sky are part of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Scientists have tried to map the Milky Way for centuries, but it is hard! It is so large, we cannot simply take a picture of it. Discover how scientists study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home."--
4) Our sun
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440L
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English
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"The sun gives us warmth. The sun gives us light. It makes the seasons change. Our sun is very important!"--
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Let's investigate with Nate volume 2
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English
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The PBS television host and his team of young scientists enter the museum an hour early and board an imaginary spaceship to investigate the solar system, exploring such elements as asteroids, gravity, mass, The Milky Way, and the Kuiper Belt.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
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English
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"How does a magnet work? Why does a magnet pick up a paper clip but not a leaf or a penny? How can the whole world be a magnet? Read and find out more about how magnets work! Franklyn M. Branley's classic text is seamlessly updated by NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Honoree Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano in this reissue. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features rich vocabulary, fascinating sidebars and diagrams by artist True Kelley, and a find-out-more...
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1110L
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English
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"Embark on an . . . journey that starts with the Big Bang and takes you all the way to the end of the universe . . . take a look billions of years into the past and discover the mind-bending early moments of the universe, the rise of the first stars, and the formation of the earliest galaxies. Explore the birth our sun and solar system and the formation of the only place in the universe known to support life: the earth. Finally, we'll zoom billions...
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Ananthaswamy weaves together stories about the people and places at the heart of today's research in physics, while explaining the problems that scientists are trying to solve. In so doing, he provides a unique portrait of the universe and our quest to understand it.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
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English
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"In science fiction, time machines let people travel backwards in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using spaceships and black holes. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life time machine!"--
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1150L
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English
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Publisher Annotation: What do you see when you look up into the sky at night? The moon, stars, maybe even a comet or asteroid? You can also see other planets! In Planetary Science: Explore New Frontiers, readers ages 12 to 15 embark on a journey through the solar system and beyond, exploring planets, moons, dwarf planets, exoplanets and everything in-between.
12) Sale el sol
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Español
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The sun is essential for human life. This Spanish book introduces students to the concept of the sun and discusses its importance. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text...
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In a series of fun and involving hands-on astronomy experiments, kids learn how the Sun's rays affect the visibility of Venus, determine the difference between local sun time and clock time, and observe and chart the phases of the Moon. They will also demonstrate why only one side of the Moon is visible from the Earth, make a model of the celestial sphere, and create a model of a multistage rocket. Featuring color illustrations and safe, simple step-by-step...
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English
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In a series of fun and involving hands-on astronomy experiments, kids learn how distance from the sun affects atmospheric temperature, why the Earth is called the "Blue Planet," why Jupiter's ring shines, and how to reproduce Mars' red soil and Jupiter's stormy red spot. They will also determine why radio wave receivers are curved, how radio waves are sent around the Earth via satellite, how satellites enter into orbit, and how rockets achieve escape...
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Little Learning Labs: Astronomy for Kids teaches children the wonders of outer space with 26 hands-on activities that can be done at home with items found around the house. It's not easy to explain and understand what lies beyond the night sky. This curated collection of 26 projects from the bestselling Astronomy Lab for Kids introduces children to the basics of outer space through 26 hands-on labs that can be completed with everyday items...
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In a series of fun and involving hands-on astronomy experiments, kids learn how gravity affects the movement of celestial bodies, why and how a satellite stays in orbit, how the Earth is protected from solar winds, why the stars seem to move in circles in the night sky, and how to safely observe the image of the Sun. They will also determine and demonstrate why the Sun's center is more dense than its outer edge, why charged particles are attracted...
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What do physics, math, space, and the night sky have in common? They are all topics that interest astronomers. This book introduces budding scientists to hands-on experiments that may spark their interest in a career in astronomy. Descriptions of each scientific method, lab safety guidelines, and career information are abundantly supplied. Color drawings illustrate experimental setups and scientific ideas. Great ideas for science fair projects that...
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Museums and colleges aren't the only places that can have observatories. Now you can build your own observatory with easily accessible tools and supplies. Follow the directions in this book to use your observatory to view the stars and planets, develop hypotheses, and conduct experiments to test them out!
19) Sombras
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Español
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Have you seen your shadow today? It follows you around on a sunny day. Shadows can change shapes and sizes. What else has a shadow? This Spanish science reader introduces students to the concept of shadows. With easy-to-read text and detailed, vivid images, this book teaches students important scientific subjects and vocabulary. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions,...
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