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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
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English
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"Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer-from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that swimming pools are used to train astronauts? Athletes use swimming pools to train when they're injured, and doctors use them to help patients feel better. Learn how swimming pools and aquatic therapy help all kinds of people! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It...
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English
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Learn all about the world of architecture in only 100 words! This book explores the most iconic buildings from around the world as well as the history of architecture, from basic huts to incredible skyscrapers. From columns to pyramids, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and colorful illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to amazing architecture from throughout history.
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Series
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Manufacturing in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Manufacturing career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.|Glossary of key words|Table of contents|Index|World of Work provides an early introduction to the nationally recognized careerpathways using age-appropriate language, high-energy...
5) Police
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
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Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the police officers who arrive on the scene of the crime or emergency. Chapters highlight the different kinds of law enforcement officers as well as the training, tools, and knowledge police forces need to save lives and property, collect evidence, investigate crimes, and uphold the law. An interview...
6) Blacksmith
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
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"This book provides a peek into the career of a blacksmith. It covers the history behind the career, the process for forging, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Engineering is an increasingly important field in our technology-driven marketplace. Those students with an engineering background will have a great advantage in the job market. This essential volume introduces readers to what engineers do as well as the various branches of the field. Also, it helps young people learn to understand problems and find solutions to them, which is so much of what engineering is all about. This book is a great resource...
8) Firefighter
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the firefighters who arrive on the scene of a fire. Chapters highlight the history of fighting fires as well as the training, tools, and knowledge firefighters need to save lives and property during forest fires, wildfires, and house fires. An interview with a real-life firefighter provides insight into...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Can you imagine using your creativity to design buildings? Fix leaky roofs? Make sure that pipes carry water in just the right way? Jobs in architecture and construction are exciting, hands-on, and allow you to blend skills from your favorite STEAM subjects. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will read about awesome jobs in architecture and construction and learn how to start preparing for those jobs now. This series introduces readers to careers...
10) Cheese maker
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
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"This book provides a peek into the career of a cheese maker. It covers the history behind the career, the process of making cheese, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents,...
11) EMT
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the emergency medical technicians who arrive on the scene in medical emergencies. Chapters highlight the history of emergency medicine as well as the training, tools, and knowledge EMTs need to save lives after car accidents, fires, heart attacks, and more. An interview with a real-life EMT provides...
13) Leatherworker
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
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"This book provides a peek into the career of a leatherworker. It covers the history behind the career, the process for making leather products, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
460L
Language
English
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"What does it take to become an astronaut? How do astronauts train to be in outer space? Readers will learn all about what it's like to become an astronaut. Low-leveled, chunked text alongside stunning photographs will engage the youngest space enthusiasts."--Provided by publisher.
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Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
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"Construction managers oversee the building of houses, shopping centers, and office buildings. They need to be able to manage many tasks at once and deal daily with many different kinds of workers on construction jobsites. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a construction manager."--
17) SWAT
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
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Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the SWAT team members who arrive on the scene when special weapons and tactics are needed. Chapters highlight the history of SWAT as well as the training, tools, and knowledge these specialists need to save lives and property during bomb threats, hostage situations, or when apprehending dangerous criminals....
18) Search & Rescue
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
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Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations – in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the search & rescue personnel who arrive on the scene to help people in distress. Chapters highlight the different types of search & rescue procedures as well as the training, tools, and knowledge search & rescue teams need to find missing persons, provide disaster aid, and support other emergency workers....
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Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
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"Have you ever thought about how all the buildings and bridges in your community get built? Who designs them? How are they built so they don't fall down? Let's learn about the jobs and skills needed to go On the Job in Construction"--
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¿Sabías que las piscinas se utilizan para entrenar a los astronautas? Los atletas usan las piscinas para entrenar cuando se lesionan y los médicos las usan para ayudar a los pacientes a sentirse mejor. ¡Aprenda cómo las piscinas y la terapia acuática ayudan a todo tipo de personas! Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro en español despierta la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real....
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