Nancy Dickmann
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"In the early morning of April 26, 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant became unstable, causing a huge explosion. But the disaster was only just beginning. Follow along with the true story of a doomed power plant that is still dangerous today. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
4) Salmon
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Series
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"All living things grow and change during their lives. Indroduce readers to life cycles with this simple, interesting series. Young life, growth, and reproduction are explained in simple terms. Amazing facts and unusual examples make the titles extremely engaging."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Spiders live everywhere! We even find them inside our homes. But how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about spiders, including their body parts and behavior"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"As technology rapidly develops across the globe, we need to remember the roots of our energy sources: plants and other biological substances. This timely volume teaches readers about humanitys complex relationship with biofuels, from Model Ts chugging along on ethanol to contemporary feuds over land between biofuel and crop farmers. Readers will love the fact boxes full of fascinating details, while vivid photographs will help them understand the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"You're rock hunting along a lakeshore with your eyes glued to the ground. A see-through rock lights up in the sunlight. Your heart races as you pick up the rock. It has beautiful bands of orange, cream, and brown. You've just found an agate! Find out how agates form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing agate discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect these striking rocks too!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"Being trapped in a cave or collapsed mine is terrifying. It can be cold, wet, and completely dark. Even worse, you don't know if anyone will ever find you. Read the true stories of Jessica McClure, Randal McCloy, the 33 Chilean miners, and others to discover how they survived being trapped far below the earth's surface." -- Page [4] cover.
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Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
This colorful, dynamic volume explains to upper-elementary-level readers the exciting science behind the sun and all its fantastic phenomena. The narrative covers the sun's role from ancient mythology and astronomy through modern discoveries before going in-depth and inside the sun's layers, breaking down the chemistry and physics behind the sun's composition and atmosphere. Thrilling events such as solar flares, eclipses, and star formation are explained...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"We will never be able to visit the distant stars that twinkle overhead each night, but scientists are still learning more each day about the furthest reaches of the universe. This informative, colorful book will introduce students to the life and death of stars, the structure of galaxies, dark matter, and other fascinating areas of exploration beyond the solar system"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"You step carefully along the shore of a river. A lumpy rock catches your eye. You pick it up and smile as you drop the lightweight rock into your bucket. When it's split open, you see beautiful blue crystals glittering in the light. It's a geode-just like you thought! Find out how geodes form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing geode discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect these marvelous mineral-filled rocks too!"--...