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1) Space
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Teaches young readers about conditions in space and how life can survive there.
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English
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"Can you take a shower in space? Why is a space suit important to wear outside of spacecraft? These questions and many more likely occur to kids when they hear about people traveling to space. This book is ready with answers—as well as 12 investigations to ready readers for surviving in space! Key science concepts are included in the main text while step-by-step instructions guide readers through each investigation. A dynamic design and age-appropriate...
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English
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"Space is a vast and mysterious place. There are many environmental challenges, including enormous distances between planets and moons, lack of air and gravity, extreme cold, and radiation. This book presents to young readers these problems and examines the technologies developed so far to overcome them and make living in space possible. Through compelling text and dynamic photographs, readers will learn about past space travel, life on the International...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1110L
Language
English
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"From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, this poetic illustrated book describes the incredible variety of rocks on Earth and how they move through the rock cycle"--
9) The Alps
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1050L
Language
English
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Photographs and text provide information on the Alps, covering the topography, climate, plant and animal life, unique geographical features, human cultures, and problems facing the region.
10) Spacewalks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
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What's a spacewalk? Step outside your space vehicle, and you're spacewalking! Whether you're collecting samples, fixing equipment, or sightseeing, spacewalking is an out-of-this-world experience!
11) Living in space
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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What's it like to live in space? How long can you stay in space? Discover how astronauts eat, sleep, work, and even exercise in a weightless world.
12) Places to work
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Series
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English
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A brief introduction to various workplaces.
13) Working in space
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
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"How does it feel to work in zero gravity in a laboratory more than 200 miles above Earth? What kinds of experiments do astronauts carry out? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you get ready to blast off into space!"--Back cover
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
490L
Language
English
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Caring for Earth is everyone's job! Readers will discover some of the different ways they can have a positive impact on the environment. From planting trees and eating locally grown foods, to "pre-cycling" and protecting animal habitats, children will learn to take personal responsibility for environmental stewardship. Readers will discover how they can be effective problem-solvers when it comes to protecting the planet.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
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"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...
17) Life in space
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
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"Did you know that the first American astronaut who went to space didn't have a bathroom, so he had to pee in his spacesuit? And did you know that astronauts living in space strap down their sleeping bags and food trays so they don't float away? Life in space is pretty different from life on Earth, and scientists are working on ways for us to spend even more time in space! Discover extreme facts about life in space with this fun and kooky book."--...
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Lexile measure
520L
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English
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"Our planet Earth is as individual and special as each one of us. It's ability to sustain and nurture life is unique in our solar system--and beyond. In this book, celebrate all the wonderful qualities of our Earth while learning how to protect her for future generations"--
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