Simon Rose
21) Future Imperfect
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Andrew Mitchell was one of the leading experts in highly advanced technology in Silicon Valley, until he vanished following a car accident, which also injured his son, Alex.When a mysterious app later appears on Alex's phone, he and and his friend Stephanie embark on a terrifying journey involving secret technology, corporate espionage, kidnapping, and murder in a desperate bid to save the future from the sinister Veronica Castlewood.
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Max experiences flashbacks of a life that isn't his, from a time before he was born. Some of the memories are pleasant, some are . . . disturbing.The complete Flashback Trilogy, a paranormal adventure series with time-travel and mad science.Book 1: Flashback -- Max sees a boy that no-one else can. He reveals to Max twenty-year-old secrets, secrets that someone will go to deadly lengths to keep concealed. To right a tragic wrong, Max must leap into...
23) La Presidencia
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The president is the top leader, or head of state, of the United States of America. He or she is in charge of the entire executive branch of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution outlines a president's role and powers. Learn more in Office of the President, a title from the Our Federal Government series.
24) The Time Camera
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The massive explosion in which Eleanor Chamberlain died at her research laboratory was seen as a tragic accident. Or was it the perfect crime? Two years later, Jake and Lydia discover a mysterious camera, capable of taking pictures of the distant past... and the future. As they uncover the shocking truth and learn secrets that people will kill to protect, Jake and Lydia are soon propelled into a deadly and desperate race against time to save the future....
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We cannot prevent tsunamis, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This interesting book examines what scientists know about tsunamis, how we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict catastrophic waves and better protect cities, buildings, and people. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists...
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IL: MG+ - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
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Is constant access to technology safe for children? Should driverless vehicles replace human-controlled cars? Every day, we hear arguments about technology issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible technology-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
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Does bottled water do more harm than good? Should clear-cutting for agriculture be allowed? Every day, we hear arguments about environmental issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using relatable and accessible environment-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness...
29) El Senado
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The Senate has 100 senators, two from each of the 50 states. Senators are elected officials that make up part of the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which is the part of government that passes laws. Learn more in Senate, a title from the Our Federal Government series.
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Luke's best friend, Patrick, has disappeared on the eve of his birthday. Has he run away? Patrick's sister Emma doesn't think so, and neither does Luke. Together Luke and Emma set out to unravel the mystery of Patrick's disappearance, but soon their own lives are at risk.
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While exploring an archeological site, Annie discovers the tomb of Lady Isabella Devereaux, who was condemned to death as a heretic. When Annie picks up a mysterious amulet that she finds in the tomb, she is hurtled back to the Middle Ages, encountering sorcery, treason and the Black Death.
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Eric isn't happy when he has to spend the summer with his eccentric father, Septimus Trinket, in the backwater village of Middle Wogglehole, deep in the heart of rural Derbyshire. And things are not quite what they seem to be in the isolated village-mysterious happenings have plagued Middle Wogglehole for years. After they discover Septimus' shocking secret, Eric and Jessica must fight for their lives against powerful evil forces-in a world very different...
33) Twisted Fate
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A tattered photograph. A lock of hair. Keepsakes of his mother have triggered strange dreams for Max, dreams of a dank prison cell and an oddly familiar teenaged girl. But it's the disturbing vision of a train accident that convinces Max to investigate his mother's death.During his investigation, Max discovers a connection with Julia, a classmate with dark secrets of her own. Her mother also died mysteriously and was linked to Project Mindstorm. When...
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The legendary crystal ceremonial mask of Kulkaan, high priest of Atlantis, was believed to have been endowed with incredible powers, with deadly consequences for all mankind. In a desperate race against time, Josh and Erica must prevent the mask from falling intact into the hands of the shadowy Crystalline Order.
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We cannot prevent earthquakes, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This important book examines what scientists know about earthquakes, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict earthquakes and make cities, buildings, and people safer. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and...
37) Parallel Destiny
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Max is haunted by a girl with green eyes. He ignores the odd visions, but then he meets the girl face to face. Her name is Julia, and she and Max knew each other once, in another world…and now she needs his help.The borders between realities are thinning, and Alastair Hammond's experiments into the existence of parallel universes are dangerous and destructive.Marooned within a bewildering series of alternate timelines, Max and Julia are forced to...
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Constructed between 1588 and 1601, the Harmandir Sahib Sikh Temple in Amritsar, India, is one of the oldest places of worship for Sikhs. The building is often called the Golden Temple because of its gold-covered exterior. A large pool of water called a sarovar surrounds the shrine. Discover more in Harmandir Sahib Sikh Temple, one of the titles in the Houses of Worship series.
39) La Corte Suprema
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The Supreme Court, often referred to as the
High Court, has powers over all the other courts in the United States. When Supreme Court justices make a decision, their ruling becomes law for the nation. Learn more in Supreme Court, a title from the Our Federal Government series.
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A school trip to the museum turns out to be more than Matthew bargained for when he meets Peter Glimmer, a 17th-century Dutch boy trapped in his own portrait. Matthew must travel hundreds of years into the past to save not only Peter, but the entire world, from the villainous Nicolaas van der Leyden.