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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
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Description
You may have heard that Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio, but the inventor Nikola Tesla was working on radio technology at the same time! See how two invention powerhouses faced off in a race to create the first long-range radio.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Most Americans believe that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But British scientist Joseph Swan was working on this invention at the same time. Patent battles, lies, and determination fill out this race to create the first usable light bulb!
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Series
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to significant developments in military technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
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Description
"Describes forms of communication and ways to contact others before social media, including letter writing, magazines and newspapers, and cameras. Includes fun facts and a "Blast from the Past" section"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Travel back in time to find out what life was like before online shopping. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of delivery services, department stores, and other ways people got items they wanted.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone or did he? Inventor Antonio Santi Giuseppe Meucci was also working on a telephone at the same time. Watch Meucci and Bell race to be first to the invention finish line.
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