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IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Our planet is covered with volcanoes. They are fascinating natural wonders that are potentially dangerous and destructive. But, they are important to Earth's survival. Scientists who study volcanoes ask lots of questions. Let's find the answers and learn more about volcanoes--and the volcanologists who study them! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students'...
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Bringing together the collective wisdom of a past generation of craftsmen, Traditional Toolmaking provides an in-depth record of the skills and techniques that made the mass production revolution of the twentieth century possible. When first published in 1915, this book was an answer to a vast array of tool-room problems and explained many essential toolmaking operations. It includes timeless practices as well as some personally tailored methods...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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It's hard to imagine the film The Wizard of Oz without the "yellow" brick road or the "ruby" slippers. The memorable and distinctive use of color was made possible by a new technology called Technicolor. The vibrant colors showed that Oz was a very different place from Dorothy's home in Kansas. Learn the technology behind Technicolor along with the history of film with this high-interest informational text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
1547) Wired
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Humming, thrumming, power's coming. From the power plant to your house, electricity is on the move. In rhythmic text, Anastasia Suen breaks down the complex subject of electricity to its essential parts. Paul Carrick's three-dimensional illustrations help shed light on the subject.
1548) Una ayuda para ver mejor
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A lo largo de los años, la gente ha buscado formas de mejorar nuestra visión imperfecta. Esto nos ha llevado al mundo de la óptica, que es el estudio de la luz y cómo viaja. ¿Cuáles son algunas de estas innovaciones que han cambiado la forma en que vemos el mundo y cómo funcionan? ¡Encuentre las respuestas a estas preguntas con este texto informativo del Smithsonian! Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este texto desarrolla...
1549) Being Like Butterflies
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What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that...
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• Handicapped? Wanting to do good works for others anyway?
• Too busy to add good works to your already cluttered life?
• What do you say when a friend's relative dies?
• Wonder how to handle gossip, baby showers, mean bosses, etc. in the work place?
• Do the poor in other countries bother you?
• Want to teach your children to do good deeds?
Every possible type of good work is included in this book, along with step-by-step methods. Something...
1551) Reconstruir el cuerpo
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The first prosthetic devices consisted of wooden legs and hooks for hands. Today, many prostheses and bionics can do everything a natural limb can do--and more! Learn about inventions from the past that have been used to rebuild the body and modern-day advancements including the use of 3D printers to create prosthetics! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish-translated Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading...
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Watching surfers is mesmerizing. It looks like they are magically gliding over the water. But what looks like magic is actually science in action! Surfers use science to select the right surfboards and to understand the motion of the ocean. Learn about the science behind surfing with this high-interest title! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging...
1553) Circuitos
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What are circuits? Why are they so important? How do they affect our lives every day? Students will find out the answers to these questions and more as they read through the engaging pages of this book. Fun facts and high-interest text paired with colorful images and graphics fill the pages of this book to keep students interested from cover to cover! A "Think Like a Scientist" activity that supports STEM instruction is included at the end of the...
1554) Los gusanos de la seda
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La seda es una tela cara que se valora por su textura y durabilidad. Aprenda cómo se cosecha la seda de los capullos de gusanos de seda con este libro de STEAM que despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro presenta un desafío STEAM práctico que es perfecto para los espacios de creación y que guía a los estudiantes paso a paso a través...
1555) The World Humans Made
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Join Space Cat and her friend Dog as they compare the natural world and the world humans made. Discover how STEM skills play a role.
1556) Beaks!
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How can a toucan fly with such a large, cumbersome beak? A toucan's beak is actually light as a feather due to its honeycomb construction. And not only is it beautiful, but it's an extremely useful tool in foraging for food. Find out more fascinating facts in this remarkably illustrated study of bird beaks. Learn about several different birds, their habitats, and how their beaks are uniquely styled to help them survive. Outstanding 3-D cut-paper illustrations...
1557) We Use Tools All Day
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Space Cat and her pal Dog help readers understand simple and complex tools we all use every day.
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Design a flexible protective layer for a space suit. Space suits have come a long way. The look and function of space suits has evolved over time, but their purpose has always been the same--to keep astronauts safe. From the first suits worn during the Mercury missions, to the latest suits being tested by NASA, there have been great improvements. Learn all about the science behind space suits and how they have changed over time. Created in collaboration...
1559) Agricultura orgánica
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Where does our food come from? The history of farming provides much "food for thought." In the past, farmers used natural farming methods, but modern inventions like pesticides and GMOs have changed farming--and the food we eat. Today, a natural food revolution is taking place. Learn how organic farming is good for the Earth, good for the plants--and good for all the living things that eat them! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution,...
1560) Light and Its Effects
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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This high-interest nonfiction reader will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled text features hands-on, simple science experiments and full-color images and graphics. Fourth grade students will learn all about light and its various uses through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.
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