Carol Kim
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Tech is everywhere! Learn more about the innovators who created the technology world. These innovators are women, people of color, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are ready to be recognized.
From creating color television to the first search engine to computer chips, these heroes saw a world no one else...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
People often learn about Ellis Island when they are taught the history of immigration in the US. However, many people also came through Angel Island in California. Discover the history of the Angel Island Immigration Station, the experiences of the people who arrived there, and how it closed.
Have you ever considered what's...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada Desert. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has become one of history's greatest mysteries"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In 15th-century Korea, King Sejong was distressed. The complicated Chinese characters used for reading and writing meant only rich, educated people could read-and that was just the way they wanted it. But King Sejong thought all Koreans should be able to read and write, so he worked in secret for years to create a new Korean alphabet. King Sejong's strong leadership and determination to bring equality to his country make his 600-year-old story as...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Earth is bombarded every day by objects from space. Most of the time they're harmless. But occasionally much larger objects come along that pose a real threat. If a large asteroid or comet hit Earth, it could change life as we know it. Is there a way to stop these threats before it's too late? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover...
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The 1922 discovery of King Tut's tomb is one of the most important ancient Egyptian finds in history. People have told stories about it ever since. Are there rooms in King Tut's tomb yet to be discovered? Did clues point to King Tut being murdered? Read the stories. Then see if you can separate the truths from the myths!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a passenger plane in Portland, Oregon. Later, he would become known as D. B. Cooper. But that wasn't his real name, and he was no ordinary passenger. He hijacked the plane, demanded $200,000, and parachuted out of the plane with the money. He was never seen again. Who was D. B. Cooper, and what happened to him? Explore the theories behind this crime and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Snatch! A great white leaps out of the water to catch a seal. How did it get its dinner? It used its superpowers! From a super sense of smell to super speed, a shark's body is built for one thing-hunting. Its nostrils can smell some substances 10,000 times better than people! Low light? No problem! A shark's eyes see well in dim light. A shark can even detect electricity that comes from prey. Readers will find out how these abilities and more have...
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Throughout history, people have told many stories about fearsome pirates on the high seas. But not all of them are true! Was walking the plank a common punishment that pirates used? Did pirates keep pets? Check out the stories. Then see if you can spot the myths!
11) Pit Viper
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Pit vipers are some of the most feared and deadly venomous snakes in the world. Learn about these fascinating creatures and how they use heat-sensing pits to hunt prey. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.
12) Dangerous Floods
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Floods happen when rivers overflow, rain comes too fast, or other events cause water to move into normally dry areas. Learn how people predict floods, how climate change affects flooding, and how to stay safe. Plus, hear from a flood survivor!
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In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Word quickly spread, and the California Gold Rush was on! Thousands of people went to California in hopes of finding gold and striking it rich. But did that really happen? What was the real impact of so many miners rushing to the state? Discover what's real and what's fiction about the California Gold Rush through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.
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How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we're still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are working to solve the mysteries of living things.
15) Project Nature
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Jina and her family like to spend time in nature. When Jina learns that a lot of kids don't often experience the great outdoors, she comes up with plans to start her very own nature club. But when Jina's parents put a damper on her plans, Jina has to find another way to make a difference. Can she introduce other kids to the joys of nature?
16) Dog Sled Star
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Star is a playful Siberian husky that needs a lot of exercise. She's well-trained, so Shawn and Kat let her off leash at the park. But Star gets excited and accidentally knocks a little girl to the ground. Furious, the girl's mother insists that Star leave the park. Can Shawn and Kat find a way to channel Star's energy before she is banned from the park forever?
Doggie Daycare is open for business. Join siblings Shawn (9) and Kat (7) Choi as they...
17) Library Buddy
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Buddy is an eight-year-old goldendoodle who loves to play hide-and-seek . . . at least he used to. Buddy is losing his vision and can't do many of his favorite activities anymore. So when he comes to Doggie Daycare, Shawn and Kat try to find something that will bring the old Buddy back. What will it take to get Buddy's tail wagging again?
Doggie Daycare is open for business. Join siblings Shawn (9) and Kat (7) Choi as they start their own pet-sitting...
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Tank is a bullmastiff named for his great size. At least, that was the name Shawn and Kat gave the gentle giant after they found him behind the bookstore. The kids convince their parents to let them foster the stray while animal rescue looks for his owner. Meanwhile, Shawn and Kat try to figure out how such a loving dog could come to be lost. What will happen to Tank if Shawn and Kat can't help him find his forever home?
Doggie Daycare is open for...
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Each class is competing to collect the most food for the local food pantry. The winning class gets to pick books for the library! Jina and her friends know exactly which books they'd pick. But what happens when a classmate's family experiences an emergency and Jina and her friends decide to risk winning the competition to help their classmate in need?
20) Muddy Mutt
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Storm is a friendly and goofy mutt. She's the newest Doggie Daycare customer, and she will be with Shawn and Kat for two weeks. But when the weather turns into nonstop rain, the kids learn that Storm loves to roll in the mud. The mud turns her beautiful, shiny coat into a mass of dirty, stringy fur. And there seems to be no end in sight for the rain. Will Shawn and Kat find a way to keep Storm clean before she makes a mess of the entire house?
Doggie...