Nancy Dickmann
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Step back in time to Ancient Greece-one of history's greatest civilizations. Find out how the fearsome hoplite soldiers fought. Discover Greek's gorgeous goddesses and mighty gods. Find out how soothsayers predicted the future, why the Olympics could be deadly, and dig up the truth about the Trojan horse as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Chicago was a rapidly growing city, connecting the country's coasts . . . until 1871 when it all burned to ash. Follow along with the true story of a doomed flame that changed the course of an emerging city. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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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!
4) Web Design
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What does a web designer do? Readers discover that there are many ways to answer that question-because there are many different jobs in the field of web design. As they learn how STEM concepts are applied to the creation of a website, they deepen their understanding of unique careers in this high-interest field. After exploring the detailed main text, helpful fact boxes, and colorful photographs and illustrations, readers who are interested in learning...
5) Robotics
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Robotics is an exciting STEM field, and readers explore what it's like to work with robots in this accessible introduction to a high-interest career path. Readers with an interest in STEM are invited to think about which job in robotics might be right for them. Their understanding of this topic is enhanced through the use of clear main text, informative fact boxes, and a quiz that directs readers to a robotics job that matches their interests and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Delivery trucks carry millions of packages around the country each day. In New York City alone, 1.5 million packages are delivered every day! Young readers will learn about the types of delivery trucks, their main parts, and what they carry inside.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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!...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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.
10) Ancient Rome
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Unlock the secrets of the mighty Romans-one of history's greatest people. Journey across the world as you track down the Roman Empire. Find out what it meant to be a slave and how you could work your way to freedom. Discover disgusting Roman manners, what the Romans did to look good, and dig up the gory truth about gladiators as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
11) Ancient Egypt
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Take a tour along the Nile and visit Ancient Egypt. Peer inside the pyramids to find the treasure within. Unravel mysterious mummies and learn how the Egyptians had death wrapped up. Read hieroglyphic clues, journey into the afterlife, and find out what it meant to be a pharaoh as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
13) City Buses
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the city bus! City buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to workplaces, stores, and more. They are hard at work in all types of weather. Young readers will learn about the main parts of city buses, how they work, and why they are important to cities and the people who ride them.
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Some of today's most popular movies are created using computer animation, and many young people dream of becoming animators. What does it take to pursue a career in computer animation? Readers find out as they explore different jobs in this high-interest field. The colorful design combines photographs and illustrations to captivate readers with an eye for vibrant visuals. Fact boxes enhance readers' understanding of STEM concepts, and a quiz matches...
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Artificial intelligence is one of the hottest fields in STEM, and readers get an up-close look at it in this helpful introduction to careers in the world of AI. Accessible text breaks down different jobs, and a vibrant mix of photographs and illustrations enhances the engaging tone. Eye-catching fact boxes provide additional information about how the STEM concepts readers study in the classroom are used by the people developing the latest AI technology....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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After rock hunting near a river all day, you bring home a bucket filled with rocks. You break one open. Inside, gold cube-shaped crystals shine. You've found pyrite! It will be a perfect addition to your growing rock collection. Find out how fool's gold, or pyrite, forms, where it is found, and about some of the most amazing pyrite discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect this gleaming gold mineral too!
19) Tow Trucks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A car breaks down on the highway. It won't go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck! Tow trucks carry broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about tow trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.
20) App Design
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Apps are a familiar part of many kids' lives, but do they know what it takes to design and create them? Readers are introduced to many of the different career paths within the world of app design-from the development stage to the backend work. As they explore the ins and outs of each job, they deepen their understanding of how STEM concepts are applied in the professional world. Fact boxes, illustrations, and photographs are included as part of the...