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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 920L
Language
English
Description
Hold onto your hats! It's windy on the Danish island of Samsø. Meet the environmentally friendly people who now proudly call their home Energy Island. At a time when most countries are producing ever-increasing amounts of CO2, the rather ordinary citizens of Samsø have accomplished something extraordinary--in just ten years they have reduced their carbon emissions by 140% and become almost completely energy independent. A narrative tale and a science...
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 14
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Description
Though Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln's backgrounds differed considerably, both were intellectuals who shared interests in literature and politics, as well as a great love for each other.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Marc Favreau documents the Great Depression--a time when Americans from all walks of life fell victim to poverty, insecurity, and fear--and tells the incredible story of how they survived and, ultimately, thrived. This is the story of the Great Depression in the United States, from the sweeping consequences of the market collapse to the more personal stories of individuals and communities caught up in the aftermath. Packed with photographs, primary...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Due to increasingly dire warnings about the effects of fossil fuels on climate change, businesses and governments have begun looking into switching to renewable energy for power. What is renewable energy? How feasible is it for the United States to switch to it? Will this change actually help the environment? Readers learn the answers to these questions and more in this engaging volume, augmented by striking photographs, graphic organizers, and informative...
7) Energy
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Much of the world's energy comes from fossil fuels, but burning them adds to climate change. Find out about clean sources of energy and what we can do to help the planet."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Readers will learn about the importance and growth of renewable energy through colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Formats
Description
From an acclaimed Scientists in the Field author comes the electrifying story of the scientists and engineers who are working to transform ocean waves into electricity in hopes of generating a cleaner, more sustainable power source.
15) Biomass energy
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1120L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"We urgently need clean and sustainable energy. But how can plants and animals provide us with that? ... Learn what biomass energy is, how scientists are harnessing the energy all around us, and why this neutral resource is part of the energy evolution that is meeting our future power needs" --
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
"Describes life before the Internet, including using books to research new information and using magazines or newspapers for entertainment and news. Includes fun facts and a "Blast from the Past" special feature"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue? Readers can discover how different the world could look in the future with energy sources that are clean and renewable"--
20) Solar power
Author
Series
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Introduces readers to what solar power is, how it is used today and how it might be used in the future, and the benefits and drawbacks of this energy source. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by the publisher.
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