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Get readers excited to learn about the various technological innovations that have occurred throughout history--and what could be possible in the future! Through informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, intriguing facts, vivid images, diagrams, and charts, readers will learn about miraculous inventions such as holograms, 3D printing, virtual reality technology, personalized medicine, and bionic body parts. Readers will be engaged and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
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English
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Introduces major accomplishments in technology and the failures that accompany them, including plumbing, antibiotics, frozen food, electric light, computers, printing, the telephone, the wheel, and the internal combustion engine.
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Español
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Students will gain hands-on experience working with fractions and decimals while reading about the history of the telephone. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to make students comfortable working with fractions. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their...
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Engineers have built some incredible things. But with every new feat, there is failure. Readers will learn about engineering feats and failures like the Titanic, the Hindenburg, the Hoover Dam, and more in this engaging nonfiction title. This book features brilliant images, charts, and intriguing facts in conjunction with informational text and mathematical skills to keep readers active and engaged.
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IG 980L
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English
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"The legend of the unicorn is ancient. Cave paintings and stone carvings show one-horned creatures. Ancient travellers spread stories about the creature even though they had never seen one themselves. This fascinating guide outlines the facts about this shy, magical creature, including how it has become a symbol of purity and goodness, how it is believed to have healing powers, unicorns in popular culture, and related mythological horses."--
6) Ocean Maps
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English
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Explore the ocean and learn all about coordinate planes simultaneously! This exciting title teaches readers about ocean maps and the history of ocean navigation. Learn about Earth's five oceans and how these oceans can be mapped--with sonar, submersibles, and satellites. Readers will get plenty of experience mapping coordinates through related practice problems, familiarizing themselves with latitude, longitude, and intersections between them. Vibrant...
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Español
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The 20th century saw many new inventions. Changes came fast and made life easier. Cars, planes, TVs, and cell phones were all invented in the 1900s. What other important things were invented during this time? From electricity to emoji, this Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The Reader's...
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2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Say hello to the inventor of the telephone-and so much more! Through leveled text and engaging photos, kids meet Alexander Graham Bell and learn about his important invention as well as his role in the founding of the National Geographic Society. This level 2 text provides easy-to-access information perfect for independent readers. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Since the beginning of time, inventors have been coming up with new ideas. But many of them did not necessarily get it right on their first attempts. Far from it! Invention is a process of trial and error. Learn how the inventors in this book kept trying until they finally succeeded. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader includes clear, informational text, stimulating facts, and detailed photos and sidebars to engage students as...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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During the 20th century, many things were invented that made people's lives easier. Vacuum cleaners and washing machines made doing chores easier. Vaccines and penicillin improved public health. Radio and telephones helped communication, and airplanes and automobiles transformed transportation. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader details the history of 20th century inventions, and discusses their importance to the modern world....
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¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro en español ofrece relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan una visión personal de los eventos históricos. Los estudiantes explorarán innovaciones del siglo XIX como sistemas de canales y esclusas, barcos de vapor, telégrafos,...
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Español
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will explore 19th century innovations such as canal and lock systems, steamboats, telegraphs, locomotives, and other advances that increased commerce and communication. With a visually...
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The 19th Century Innovations: Paving the Way primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions...
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Español
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¿Cómo involucras realmente a los estudiantes en el aprendizaje de la historia? Cuando los estudiantes establecen conexiones personales con la asignatura, están mucho más motivados para aprender. Este libro en español proporciona relatos de la historia de primera mano que brindan una visión personal de los eventos históricos. Los estudiantes aprenderán cómo era la vida de las personas que viven en las Colonias del Sur. Con un diseño visualmente...
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English
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The 19th Century Innovations: Paving the Way primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions...
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