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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Filled with facts and photos, Bell's story highlights the scientific process he followed, failures and all, from identifying a problem to getting his communication technology into the hands of users.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Computers touch our lives everyday, in countless ways, but how do they know what to do? How do we communicate with them and they with each other? Language! Grace Hopper was a pioneer in computer programming, a woman whose scientific research led to computer-language tools and technology still in use today, and her biography is filled with trial and error.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Why is Jerome Lemelson important? His inventions helped create industrial robots, cassette players, and more! Readers follow his journey from struggling inventor to a multimillionaire with more than 600 patents. This story of determination is filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the early 20th century, Madame C.J. Walker identified a problem, one she herself had: African Americans had no hair care products specifically designed for their hair type. So what did she do? The uneducated daughter of sharecroppers researched, invented, tested, refined, and marketed her way to becoming a self-made millionaire! Historic photos fortify this inspiring rags-to-riches story."--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Why is Benjamin Franklin important? He invented the lightning rod and much more! Readers follow the journey of this inventor and founding father. Franklin created the lightning rod and other inventions that helped change the world. It's an electrifying story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more affordable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving Thomas Edison's light bulb. It's an enlightening story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Why is Lonnie Johnson important? He invented the Super Soaker! Readers follow his journey from a NASA engineer working on missions to Jupiter and Saturn to becoming the inventor of one of the most popular toys in the United States. This story of hard work is filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts"--
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