Angie Smibert
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Ghosts of ordinary objects volume 2
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English
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"In a southern Virginia coal-mining town in October 1942, Bone Phillips is learning to control her Gift: Bone can see the history of a significant object when she touches it. When her best friend, Will Kincaid, asks Bone to "read" the history of his daddy's jelly jar--the jelly jar that was buried alongside his father during the mine cave-in that killed him--Bone is afraid. Even before Bone touches it, she can feel that the jar has its own strange...
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"Educational, easy-to-do physical science activities that will show young readers more about the field of physical science. Using simple, easy to find materials, these activities will help readers better understand gravity, states of matter, density, and more!"
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Learn amazing facts about US history's most dramatic moments with Turning Points in US History. Each book examines a significant historical event and provides cool facts about the event's key players, how it turned out the way it did, and its lasting effects." --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Learn amazing facts about US history's most dramatic moments with Turning Points in US History. Each book examines a significant historical event and provides cool facts about the event's key players, how it turned out the way it did, and its lasting effects." --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the personal computer's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher.
10) Inside computers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces computers, describing the first large computers built for only one task, the circuits and transistors that are included in a computer, and how coders write the software that tells the computer what to do.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Uncovers the mysteries behind 12 of the most incredible human discoveries. Find out why massive earthquakes can shorten the length of a day and how the universe was created. Discover what s lurking at the center of the galaxy and the creatures lurking at the bottom of the ocean.
12) Engineering
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Highlights fascinating facts about engineering, from ancient pyramids to space-age telescopes. Learn about the flooded colosseum, a dam large enough to slow Earth's rotation, computers smaller than a grain of rice, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Building Better Robots offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive look at one of science's biggest challenges. Includes a look at the history of the topic, recent breakthroughs, key facts to consider, and questions that remain unanswered."--
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Engineers design our modern world. They combine science and technology to create incredible vehicles, structures, and objects. This title examines amazing feats of aerospace engineering. Engaging text explores the Saturn V moon rocket, the International Space Station, and the worlds largest passenger jet. It also examines the engineers who made these projects a reality and traces the history of the discipline.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about technology. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is."--
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What is artificial intelligence? How is artificial intelligence going to change our lives? "Alexa, play my favorite song! Alexa, shut the garage door!" Imagine a world in which you simply call out a request while sitting in your living room and have a small computer comply. Suddenly, the driving beat of your favorite song fills the air while in the distance you hear the grind of the garage door coming down. This scenario is no longer science fiction!...
17) Bone's gift
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Ghosts of ordinary objects volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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In a southern Virginia coal-mining town in 1942, like others in her mother's family, twelve-year-old Bone Phillips finds she also has a Gift. Her particular Gift allows her to see the stories in everyday objects. She finds an anonymous note that says the Gift killed her mother.
18) The Internet
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces readers to the science that makes the Internet possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a "How Does It Work?" feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.
19) Robots
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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RoboBee is an insect-shaped robot with a wingspan of 1.2 inches (3.0 centimeters). When it flies, its wings beat 120 times each second. Find out more in Robots, a title in the Designed by Nature series. Designed by Nature is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.