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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
You know the Super Soaker. It's one of the top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy. A love for rockets, robots, inventions, and a mind for creativity began early in Lonnie Johnson's life. Growing up in a house full of brothers and sisters, persistence and a...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
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Description
"Movies can be weird. How does CGI and 3-D work? What's the purpose of sound effects? In Weird Science : Movies, readers will explore the science behind the magic of movies. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included"--...
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Series
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
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Description
"Calling all wildlife watchers! These hands-on projects will help you observe animals like never before. Make animal print casts to preserve outdoor animal tracks. Build a bug hotel to keep and observe insects before releasing them. Craft goggles to peek underwater. Use your creations on your next outdoor adventure!"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Medicine can be weird. How can someone replace their heart? Why do doctors look at urine samples? In Weird Science: Medicine, readers will explore the science behind how medical science works. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Animals can be weird. Did you know that Arctic foxes change colors with the season? Or that some lizards can have babies by itself? In Weird Science: Animals, readers will explore the science behind how animals adapt and survive in the wild. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The human body can be weird. What's the purpose of snot? How does skin regenerate? In Weird Science: The Human Body, readers will explore the science behind how the human body works. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Food can be weird. How does meatless meat taste like meat? What's the difference between natural and artificial sweeteners? In Weird Science: Food, readers will explore the science behind food. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography...
8) Forces
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Language
English
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Description
"Many forces of nature are at work all the time around us, without us even considering them. Friction slows down moving objects. Gravity fixes our feet to the ground. Magnetism sticks our objects to the fridge and keeps our computers working. This dynamic book, styled like a colorful comic, sheds light on these unseen forces surrounding us. Key scientific concepts are explained in a comprehensible way and accompanied by appealing graphics and diagrams....
9) Electricity
Author
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Electricity can seem like a mysterious force. We often don't even think about it, until the power goes off. This valuable volume allows young scientists to explore the energy we call electricity and understand how humans have harnessed it to power our homes and devices today. Essential information is explained in an accessible and entertaining comic-book design. Beneficial diagrams further enable readers to comprehend key concepts and quiz questions...
10) The solar system
Author
Series
Let's investigate with Nate volume 2
Language
English
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Description
The PBS television host and his team of young scientists enter the museum an hour early and board an imaginary spaceship to investigate the solar system, exploring such elements as asteroids, gravity, mass, The Milky Way, and the Kuiper Belt.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Space can be weird. How do planets form? What are black holes? In Weird Science: Space, readers will explore the science behind how outer space works. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The military can be weird. Did you know they train dolphins? Or that sometimes instead of guns, the military uses chemicals during war? In Weird Science: Military, readers will explore the science behind the military and some of the equipment and strategies used. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery!...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"These exciting science projects have readers making their own plastic, snow, and even a lava lamp. Clear, step-by-step instructions and photos guide readers through the projects, and Science Takeaway sidebars explain the chemistry behind these cool creations."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Plants and fungi can be weird. Did you know some plants can bleed? Or eat meat? In Weird Science: Plants and Fungi, readers will explore the science behind plants and fungi. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included"--...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Lexile measure
1150L
Language
English
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Description
"More than a century before the Wright Brothers' first flight, humans were taking to the skies in hot air balloons. Today, with basic craft skills, you can build and safely launch your own balloons using inexpensive, readily available materials. Author and inventor Clive Catterall provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for eight different homemade models, as well as the science and history behind them. Some, like the Solar Tetroon or the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
"52 family-friendly labs designed to get you and yours outside in every season, exploring subjects as diverse as ecology, physics, and chemistry. From playground physics to backyard bugs, this book makes it fun and easy to dig into the natural sciences and learn more about the world around you" --
Author
Series
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Calling all nature lovers! These unique projects will help you explore nature like never before. Use bits of nature to create your own journal paper. Construct a sundial to track the time. Craft a basket to hold a picnic lunch. Use your creations on your next outdoor adventure!"--
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