Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about mathematician and computer programmer Grace Hopper from her early career programming Mark I and UNIVAC, to the development of the FLOW-MATIC and COBOL. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text." -- Back cover.
3) Ukraine
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Ukraine"
4) Finland
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Finland"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about Hedy Lamarr from her early career as a Hollywood actress to her invention of a frequency-hopping mechanism that is now used in cell phones and GPS technology. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text." -- Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title takes readers to Atlantic puffin habitats to understand why Atlantic puffins are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save Atlantic puffins and ultimately, Earth. Sidebars, maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, and a fact sheet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
UFOs: Are Alien Aircraft Overhead? Readers will examine the history of UFOs, Roswell, alien abduction, Area 51and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about physicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell from her early career in physics and radio astronomy to her discovery of pulsars while studying radio waves. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cryptozoology: Could Unexplained Creatures Be Real? Readers will examine the history of Cryptozoology, Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
14) Polar bears
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title takes readers to polar bear habitats to understand why polar bears are at risk, what humans are doing to make matters worse, and the ways humans can help to save polar bears and ultimately, Earth
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
It's game on, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index. Full-color photos and action-packed...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Readers will examine the history of time travel, Project Pegasus, famous time travel literature, time slippage, the theory of relativity and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included.
17) Amanda Gorman
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Amanda Gorman. Readers learn about Gorman's early life in which she became Youth Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, her work at Harvard University where she became National Youth Poet Laureate, and her reading at the 2021 presidential inauguration" --
18) Kamala Harris
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Kamala Harris. Readers learn about Harris's early life, her education through law school, and her career trajectory from deputy district attorney, district attorney, US Senator, to her election as the first African American and first female vice president of the United States. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of Lincoln Logs, John Lloyd Wright. Follow the story of Wright as he follows his famous father Frank Lloyd Wright into architecture, works on Japan's Imperial Hotel, and eventually invents Lincoln Logs! Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of My Little Pony, Bonnie Zacherle. Follow the story of Zacherle from her early days as a greeting card illustrator to her development of My Pretty Pony and My Little Pony. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...