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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Scientists can change the world! Sir Isaac Newton's experiments helped us understand mass. This title introduces budding scientists and engineers to Sir Isaac Newton whose discoveries changed the course of science. Photos and illustrations bring the stories of this great mind to life, and a quiz lets readers test their newfound knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles....
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Anthropologists, scientists who study humans and their ways of life, are continually finding and interpreting artifacts left by our earliest ancestors. They have helped us understand our origins as well as the intriguing cultures that developed as humans spread across Earth. This volume is a concise introduction to this diverse and fascinating field. Readers will learn of the various branches of anthropology, including archeology and biological anthropology,...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Objects in the sky have fascinated mankind since the beginning of time, and they continue to do so today. The men and women who work in the field of astronomy are tasked with identifying, tracking, and learning about stars, planets, and other celestial matter. Readers will be introduced to the field of astronomy and learn about its history and current applications. The work of astronomers is examined, and the tools of the trade discussed. Recent discoveries...
8) Marie Curie
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the life and accomplishments of the Polish scientist, including her discovery of polonium and radium and her work teaching at the Sorbonne.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Engineering is an increasingly important field in our technology-driven marketplace. Those students with an engineering background will have a great advantage in the job market. This essential volume introduces readers to what engineers do as well as the various branches of the field. Also, it helps young people learn to understand problems and find solutions to them, which is so much of what engineering is all about. This book is a great resource...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This inspiring book will introduce young people to the fascinating world of biologists and the interesting work that they do. Readers will learn about the details of their daily work, including the tools and instruments they use. They will also learn about what kind of schooling is necessary for the job. The book goes into detail about the major branches of the field, giving readers a firm understanding of who biologists are and what they do to change...
11) Chemists at work
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Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Chemists have made innumerable contributions, ones that both expand our scientific knowledge and provide us with materials that improve our everyday lives. Young readers will learn about the basics of chemistry (such as elements and compounds), the various branches of chemistry (including organic chemistry and physical chemistry), and the history of the field. Sidebars introduce key terminology or pose questions that get students to think critically...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Geology the study of the Earth itself, its makeup and structure, and the processes that form them is endlessly fascinating. Geologists help us understand our world and provide knowledge that helps government and industry keep society functioning. The vibrant imagery, highlighted vocabulary, and other learning tools in this resource will give students an overview of different geological disciplines, inform them of the everyday problems these scientists...
14) Pooper snooper
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Dog detectives? Thanks to superior sniffers, some pups learn to help scientists investigate and track endangered animals. The snoopers' clue? Poop. Dogs that are part of wildlife detective teams are trained to catch the scent of wild animal poop (scat) so that scientists can learn about these animals without luring or trapping them. Like many pooper snoopers, Sampson, the dog in this book, was once a shelter dog, too hyper and ball crazy for families....
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