Joanne Mattern
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Ben & Jerry's Homemade ice cream manufacturers, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Merrick, New York. Students can follow their success story from Greenfield's education at Oberlin College and Cohen's job at Highland Community School to their various jobs in between. Cohen and Greenfield's efforts to open their first...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Readers will learn what it takes to be a good leader in this interesting nonfiction book. Featuring vivid images, supportive text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and index, children will be eager to learn about and practice being a good leader!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this American symbol was originally created to encourage people to visit the state. From the planning, which began in 1923, to the completion of construction in 1941, this monument is one of our nation's greatest achievements. Read about the visionaries, such as Doane Robinson, and sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who made what would seem an impossible task become a reality!
4) Tunnels
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Thousands of years ago, ancient engineers came up with a way to cross obstacles that prevented people getting from one place to another. They built a passageway under the ground called a tunnel. A tunnel sounds simple. After all, it is just a tube built through dirt or stone. But building a tunnel is one of the hardest challenges an engineer can face. This scientific text highlights the origin of the first tunnels, the greatest tunnel builders, the...
6) Bridges
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"How can we get from one place to another when something blocks our way? It might be a rushing river. Or it might be a huge cavern or a deep ravine. The answer to that question is to build a bridge. Learn about the different types of bridges, the civilizations and people who engineered and risked their lives to construct them, and the advances in bridge building that have made them safe and effective ways to keep us moving!" --cover.
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English
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Did you know adult Mekong giant catfish have no teeth? They suck up food with their giant mouths! This hi-lo title guides readers through the physical traits, diet, behaviors, and threats of Mekong giant catfish through engaging text and high-quality images. Meanwhile, special features reinforce the physical traits, range, size, and conservation status of these aptly named fish in a fun, exciting way. Readers are sure to be hooked!
12) Focus on inertia
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English
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Provides readers with an engaging introduction to inertia. With colorful spreads, clear text, helpful diagrams, and a "Science in Action" activity, this book offers an exciting look at physics in the real world.
13) Will Steger
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Extraordinary environments endure through the efforts of conservationists such as Will Steger. In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Steger's childhood in Minnesota, his early interest in science, his trip down the Mississippi River to New Orleans, Louisiana at age 15, and his wilderness work in Alaska and Canada. Readers will learn about Steger's dream of reaching the North Pole by dogsled, his work to finance the expedition, and...
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English
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"Math isn't just something you learn in school! It's an important part of the world around you. Whether it's cooking in the kitchen, shopping for groceries, or enjoying a game of baseball, this series shows young readers important math concepts at work in the real world. How many objects are in the shopping basket? How many more do we need? How much does each item cost? Young readers will enjoy helping with this shopping trip as they practice counting,...
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English
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"Spiders seem scary, but they are really quiet creatures who help humans by eating many insect pests. And it's hard not to love nature's best engineer as it builds elaborate web homes. Young readers will explore the world of spiders and their awesome abilities in this exciting and informative look at a creepy creature who really isn't scary at all"--
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English
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Geoffrey Chaucer was a British poet during the Middle ages and is still considered one of the greatest English writers of all time. This biography tells readers about Chaucer's life as he took part in the Hundred Years War, worked for King Edward III, and went on to write the well-known collection, The Canterbury Tales. Featuring lively illustrations, fascinating facts and sidebars, easy-to-read text, an accommodating glossary, and helpful index,...
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Español
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After Texas earned its freedom from Mexico through a bloody revolution, its leaders were divided over whether or not Texas should join the United States. Through numerous captivating facts, vivid images, and easy to read text, readers will be enthralled as they make their way through this fascinating title that introduces them to Texas history, the Texas Revolution, and the Mexican-American War. The engaging sidebars and glossary, index, and table...
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Español
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Sam Houston lived a unique and exciting life. This captivating Spanish-translated biography focuses on Houston's life and how he became the only person to be president of a republic, a United States senator, and the governor of two different states. The intriguing facts, easy to read text, and appealing images work in conjunction with an accessible glossary and index to help readers navigate their way through the text while feeling engaged and enlightened...
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Español
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Introduce students to what makes a good citizen and why it is important. In this Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers will learn what they can do to be good citizens, what leaders do to help citizens, and the rules that good citizens follow. With primary source documents and images to support the text, students will be engaged and inspired, as they build their literacy skills and social studies content knowledge.