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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Explores the history of engineering and its impact on people's lives, covering such topics as the design and construction of roads, bridges, and dams; and such inventions as the printing press, combustion engine, steam turbine, and computer.
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My weirdest school volume 8
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
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"A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentery School start a company to sell their brand new invention--a heated, scented, talking toilet seat!"--
67) Spray string
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AD 430L
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English
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"It's fun to spray around at parties, but did you know spray string was a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into something silly to play with. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!"--
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English
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"A lively and endlessly fascinating deep-dive into nature and the many groundbreaking human inventions inspired by the wild. When astronomers wanted a telescope that could capture X-rays from celestial bodies, they looked to the lobster. When doctors wanted a medication that could stabilize Type II diabetic patients, they found their muse in a lizard. When scientists wanted to drastically reduce emissions in cement manufacturing, they observed how...
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English
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Examines thirteen well-known American stories, including those about Paul Revere's legendary ride and Thomas Jefferson's pivotal role in the establishment of American equality, contending that many of their surrounding myths are not supported by recent scholarship.
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English
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"The writer of the New York Times Magazine's popular "Who Made That?" column explains how better ideas enter the world, revealing the fabled "aha" moment to be the result of a series of steps anyone can apply to solve the problems we encounter in everyday life,"--NoveList.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 10
Lexile measure
700L
Language
English
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"Elliot Von Doppler and his friend Leslie think nothing ever happens in Bickleburgh, except inside the gleaming headquarters of DENKi-3000--the world's eighth-largest electronics factory. When Uncle Archie vanishes, it's up to Elliot, Leslie, and every one of the unusual 'employees' to create an invention so astonishing it will save the Creature Department"--
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1150L
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English
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How the Internet Changed History examines the birth of the Internet, how it works, and how it has revolutionized culture, industry, and business. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
75) Skybreaker
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 16
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Description
Matt Cruse, a student at the Airship Academy, and Kate de Vries, a young heiress, team up with a gypsy and a daring captain, to find a long-lost airship, rumored to carry a treasure beyond imagination.
76) The camera
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
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"Engaging images accompany information about cameras. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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Do you know what happened when a kid forgot his glass of soda with a stir stick in it outside on a freezing cold night? Popsicles were invented! And did you know ancient people loved to chew on gum, just like we do? Get ready to learn the strange stories behind inventions you use every day. From the guy who thought white-flour snacks were evil so he invented graham crackers to the evolution of ketchup, you'll be amazed how we got the food inventions...
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Lexile measure
560L
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English
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"People use creative or inventive thinking to adapt the natural world to help them meet their needs or wants. All people use tools and technology in their life and jobs to solve problems. Join Space Cat and her friend Dog as they compare the natural world and the world humans made. Discover how STEM skills play a role."--WorldCat
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Lexile measure
AD 420L
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English
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"Chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but did you know they were a mistake? Oops! Learn the story of how this accidental invention turned into a favorite treat. Simple text and fun photos prove we can create wonders from whoops-es!"--
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English
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For years the Germans had been preparing for war. The whole world knew this, but it had no idea how elaborate were their preparations, and how these were carried out to the very minutest detail. When the call to arms was sounded, it was a matter of only a few hours before a vast army had been assembled-fully armed, completely equipped, ready to swarm over the frontiers into Belgium and thence into France. It took much longer for the French to raise...
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