Ailynn Collins
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It is January 12, 1888, and you are caught by surprise by a powerful blizzard that sweeps across the Midwest. Dangerously cold temperatures, high winds, and deep snow make travel nearly impossible. Will you be able to find your way home through the storm after leaving school? Can you find your father after he becomes lost in the blinding snow? Will you be able to help your students find shelter after the storm ruins your schoolhouse? With dozens of...
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Dive into the kitchen with Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang for a delicious exploration of chemical reactions. From mixing to melting, see how everyday cooking is full of surprising science! With a sprinkle of classic humor, a dash of fascinating facts, and a dollop of eye-catching illustrations, this “Scooby-Doo! Science Adventure” whips up the perfect recipe for fun learning. Ideal for budding scientists and Scooby fans ready to solve the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Have you ever seen a shooting star? That's a meteor burning up in Earth's atmosphere! Learn where you can spot a meteor shower, how to track down a meteorite, and what makes up a comet with science expert Velma and the rest of the Scooby-Doo gang.
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Join Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang at a Renaissance Faire for an action-packed adventure into the world of simple machines. Unmask the mystery behind levers, wheels, pulleys, and more. Discover how these everyday machines make life so much easier that it's almost spooky! Packed with classic humor, engaging facts, and eye-catching illustrations, this “Scooby-Doo! Science Adventure” is perfect for budding scientists and mystery lovers alike.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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When you gaze up at the night sky, all the stars you see are part of our own Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way holds 100 to 400 billion stars! Learn about how galaxies form, the perplexing mysteries of black holes, and how galaxies can differ from one another with science expert Velma and the rest of the Scooby-Doo gang.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Think you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains, and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about natural wonders.
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The date is April 18, 1906. The city of San Francisco has just been rocked and shaken by a huge earthquake. Even worse, the quake causes huge fires to break out across the city. Can you escape your damaged home before it collapses? Will you join the firefighters as they try to save the city from the devastating fires? Will you be accused of looting after helping a boy escape from some rubble? With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to survive...
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Stroll through a farmer's market with Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to crack the case of states of matter! From melting ice cream to steaming hot drinks, witness the magical transformations that matter undergoes. Jam-packed with laugh-out-loud jokes, fascinating facts, and colorful illustrations, this “Scooby-Doo! Science Adventure” turns learning into a fun-filled investigation. Perfect for curious minds eager to discover the solid, liquid, and...
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Zoom to the skate park with Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang for a thrilling investigation of forces and motion. Watch as they skate into the physics of speed, balance, and gravity. Filled with zany antics, action-packed discoveries, and dynamic illustrations, this “Scooby-Doo! Science Adventure” makes learning about physics an exhilarating ride. A must-read for young Scooby fans and aspiring scientists eager to learn the forces that move us.
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YOU are an Asian immigrant in the early 1900s. You dream of a life in American, but first you'll have to pass through the Angel Island Immigration Station. How long will you be stuck there? And will you pass the necessary tests or be sent back? Step back in time to face the challenges and decisions that real people encountered as they sought a new life and better life in a different country.
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In the northwestern United States, the summer of 1910 was the driest anyone had seen in a long time. The weather was extremely hot and windy. Crops everywhere were drying up. Then in August the region faced one of the biggest forest fires in U.S. history. Will you lead the fight to battle the fires and save your hometown? Can you save others and escape before the town is consumed by flames? Will you flee with your mother to find safety on a train?...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in Chinese culture. Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this celebration is all about appreciating the moon and the harvest. Although the date of the festival changes each year, it always falls around the time of the harvest moon. From family gatherings to paper lanterns to eating mooncakes, different Asian countries have different celebrations. Learn how people honor this...
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From the written word to the cell phone, human communication has come a long way. What might the future hold? Readers can discover how virtual reality, holograms, and a fully connected "internet of things" may affect how they communicate in the near and distant future.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Think you know a lot about space and the universe? Prepare to know even more about amazing galaxies, stars, planets, and space exploration. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of space trivia.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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There's much more to stars than meets the eye! Our Sun is a star, and it's medium-sized. Super giant stars can be 1,500 times the size of our Sun! Come along with science expert Velma and other members of the Mystery Inc. gang, and learn what constellations you can spot, how stars form, and how stars can die in huge explosions. Under Velma's magnifying glass, you'll get a close-up look at stars like never before!
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Your steps echo down the long hall of an old stone castle. The candles and old tapestries make it easy to imagine you're living hundreds of years ago. So does the knight's armor in the corner. Wait, did it just move? Choose your own path as you explore the world's most haunted castles. Will you escape or be frozen in fear? Find out in these pages!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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A giant storm is raging on the planet Jupiter. Scientists have tracked it for about 150 years, but much about the storm remains a mystery. Science expert Velma and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang are ready to investigate! Learn how the inner planets are different from the outer planets, how fast the wind blows on Neptune, what the newest rovers are studying on Mars and more!
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It's a dark, moonless night. Mist rises off of moss-covered tombstones. Wait-what was that noise? Did something just move? Choose your own path as you explore the world's most haunted cemeteries. Will you be able to escape or will fright overwhelm you? Find out in these pages!