Douglas Hustad
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn about the great scientist Isaac Newton as he discovered gravity. You'll read about his life, the science behind his studies, and the impact of his work on the world today. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Great Moments in Science reveals these great scientists and their moments of discovery. Learn about their lives, the science behind their studies, and the impact of their work on today's world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn about the great scientist Thomas Edison as he invented the light bulb. You'll read about his life, the science behind his studies, and the impact of his work on the world today. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Great Moments in Science reveals these great scientists and their moments of discovery. Learn about their lives, the science behind their studies, and the impact of their work on today's world....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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People throw away plastic every day. Lots of it ends up in the ocean. It can harm marine wildlife there. Scientists are developing technology that helps collect plastic from the ocean. Cleaning Up Plastic with Artificial Coastlines looks at the science behind the technology, its risks, and how it could help improve life on Earth. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Riders plummet toward the ground on drop towers. Motion simulators trick the brain into thinking the body is on a thrilling ride. From pendulum rides to roller coasters, science explains how it all works. The Science of Amusement Parks reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular amusement park rides. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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When Russia sent Sputnik 1 into space, the country launched not only a satellite but a new age. Many popular stories about American advancements during the space age have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of the Space Age dives into the myths about the history of NASA and space exploration and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn about the great scientist Charles Darwin as he developed the theory of evolution. You'll read about his life, the science behind his studies, and the impact of his work on the world today. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Great Moments in Science reveals these great scientists and their moments of discovery. Learn about their lives, the science behind their studies, and the impact of their work on...
13) Discover Drones
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Drones seem to be everywhere. But what is the difference between drones used in the military and those used in civilian life? Learn about the types of drones in use today and how drones will change the world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Factories create large amounts of pollution when making their products. But did you know that new technology helps factories significantly reduce the amount of that pollution? Or that governments have rules about how much pollution factories can put into the environment? Get the inside story on manufacturing pollution. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important question-What Can We Do about Pollution? Informative...
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The US Navy has the important job of defending the United States by sea. From aircraft carriers to Tomahawk missiles, US Navy Equipment and Vehicles explores the gear that navy uses to complete this mission. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
