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My weird school volume 18
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Description
As the new computer lab teacher tries to bring Ella Mentry School into the twenty-first century with her peculiar inventions, second-grader A.J. struggles to survive without sugary snacks when principal Klutz bans junk food.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
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How the toilet changed history examines the invention of the toilet and explores how improving sanitation has changed cities and human health. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Ever year, new technologies advance and improve societies. Some of the most influential inventions have occurred in the health and medical field. This book explores important inventors and the inventions that have influenced the medical industry, such as the smallpox vaccine, CT scanners, and DNA cloning.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The first prosthetic devices consisted of wooden legs and hooks for hands. Today, many prostheses and bionics can do everything a natural limb can do--and more! Learn about inventions from the past that have been used to rebuild the body and modern-day advancements including the use of 3D printers to create prosthetics! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
If you pay attention to the news, you've probably seen some scary headlines: deadly viruses spreading, obesity on the rise, and more. But the truth is, most of these scary health issues have solutions. Breakthroughs in medical treatment and technology keep us as safe and healthy as possible. Genetic testing, MRIs, and organ engineering are just a few of the improvements that keep people healthy. Learn more about how medical technology keeps us safe....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
If you pay attention to the news, you've probably seen some scary headlines: car and plane crashes, trains going off the tracks, and more. But the truth is, these kinds of accidents are rare. Engineers have designed features that make vehicles as safe as possible. Antilock brakes, the global positioning system, and sonar navigation equipment are just a few of the improvements that help people travel more safely. Learn more about how the technology...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Description
"Earle Dickson and his new bride Josephine begin their lives together. The end. (Not really. There's more.) Josephine has a proclivity for injuring herself. Earle attaches cotton to long strips of adhesive tape, telling Josephine to cut off a length when she needs one. Since Earle works as a cotton buyer at Johnson & Johnson, he shares his idea. They're a big hit. The end. (Again, not really!) After a few false starts (much like the hilarious "the...
11) Smart Healthcare
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Healthcare, readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of IoT in the medical industry. Includes informative sidebars, data-focused text, and 21st Century Skills back...
12) My house in 2055
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Series
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
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"What might we see in the house of the future? New materials outside, such as bamboo concrete and green roofs, create pleasant, sustainable dwellings, while robots clean and cook the perfect meal for each resident"--
14) Bionic bodies
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Series
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
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"The first prosthetic limb was discovered in an Egyptian tomb. This simple technology allowed an amputee to walk again. Across 2,000 years, advances in materials, science, medicine, and computer science have led to the newest version of this life-changing technology: prosthetics that can be controlled by a person's thoughts alone. In Bionic Bodies, readers will learn about this and other bionic technology, getting inside the incredible machines that...
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Español
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The first prosthetic devices consisted of wooden legs and hooks for hands. Today, many prostheses and bionics can do everything a natural limb can do--and more! Learn about inventions from the past that have been used to rebuild the body and modern-day advancements including the use of 3D printers to create prosthetics! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish-translated Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading...
17) Prosthetics
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Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
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"Explores how and why prosthetics were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--
18) Nanomedicine
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With nanotechnology, doctors can use tiny electronic devices and sensors to create innovative new treatments for their patients. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information.
20) Hearing devices
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Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
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Description
"Explores how and why hearing devices were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--
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