Sarah Machajewski
1) Neymar
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Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Soccer is one of the world's most-followed sports, and with athletes like Neymar da Silva Santos Junior on the field, it's easy to see why. This talented young player is one of the sport's most promising stars, and he's only 25 years old. In this high-interest biography, readers will learn all about the Brazilian soccer star commonly known as Neymar. Readers will be intrigued by his early successes and awards, and cheer on his rise to fame, all
...2) Volcanoes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"To ancient peoples, volcanic eruptions represented the wrath of angry gods or goddesses. Today, the inner workings of the Earth are far less mysterious, if still terrifying. This alluring volume demystifies the science of volcanism for elementary readers, explaining how magma forms, the part plate tectonics plays in eruptions, and what we can learn by looking at a volcano's shape. Also covered are some of the most famous eruptions in history. Accompanying...
3) Raising Fish
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fish are unusual farm animals and they're also one of the most interesting. Young readers with an interest in animals will delight in this book, which explores the fascinating world of raising fish on the farm. Paired with colorful images, the age-appropriate text teaches readers all about fish, how to care for them, and the role they play on a farm. By the end of the narrative, readers will be inspired to care for fish in their own lives.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Swipe! Scratch! Watch out for the animals on the attack! This elementary science book introduces readers to animals that scratch. From big cats to beastly bears, readers will delight in learning more about their favorite animals and why they scratch. Through exploring physical characteristics, habitat, environment, and life cycles readers will learn how this behavior is a survival instinct and a unique kind of defense. Fact boxes and impactful images...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cesar Chavez was one of the most influential labor leaders of the twentieth century. His story, from migrant field worker to champion of the voiceless, is a fascinating one that resonates today. Readers will be able to learn about the man Robert F. Kennedy called one of the "heroic figures of our time" through this account which interweaves Chavez's own words throughout the biographical text. Historic photographs bring the man to life, while sidebars...
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English
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Through his writing, teaching, and activism, Elie Wiesel has worked to ensure the atrocities of the Holocaust will never be forgotten. A tireless advocate for human rights, he has worked to raise awareness of all acts of genocide. Whether he is recounting his experiences as a Holocaust survivor or speaking out about contemporary humanitarian crises, Wiesel has become a hero and a voice for innocent people around the globe. This biography provides...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Humans have always regarded gorillas with conflicting emotions. As evidenced by the intense controversy sparked by the killing of Harambe at the Cincinnati Zoo, the treatment of gorillas is intertwined with how humans perceive them. This book sheds light on the truth about mountain gorillas and the consequences that could result from their extinction. Offering readers an unbiased look at the animal, the text covers the challenges that gorillas face...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Known for being the founder leader of SpaceX and many other enterprises, Elon Musk has been breaking the mold from a young age. Readers will learn many fascinating facts about this entrepreneur, engineer, and innovator, who has been working on such projects as reducing global warming, colonizing Mars, and developing technology for self-driving. An in-depth timeline and full-color photographs will spark readers' interest in the progression of Musk's...
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English
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Welcome to the wonderful world of plants, some of the planet's most amazing creatures. Plants turn sunlight into food, produce oxygen, and provide people with food, clothing, medicine, and much, much more. What's more, they can communicate. This dynamic book takes readers inside plant communication, a place where chemicals, sounds, and smells become the synapses, words, and motions of the plant world. Written to support elementary science curricula,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When a charging animal is on the move, watch out! Charging is one of the wildest behaviors in the animal kingdom. Readers will love learning about this power-filled phenomenon in which only the strong survive. This high interest book teaches readers the basics of beastly behaviors explaining what charging is and why animals do it. Through age-appropriate science content, fact boxes, and colorful images, this book is a perfect introduction to wild...
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English
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Life of a Honey Badger is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.
RI.3.9 and Literacy.
L.3.5b. Honey badgers are fierce and fearsome animals, and readers explore their amazing lives through full-page color photographs and narrative nonfiction text. This book should be paired with "The Fearless Honey Badger" (9781477725139) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative...
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English
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Is there a more terrifying example than the "Door to Hell" in Turkmenistan of the negative impact of people on Earth? But there are many, many more. This and several other frightening examples serve as prime and telling true stories in this book. Each spread has a fact box illuminating legal changes made-and not made-as a response to the disaster, and a statistics sidebar that reinforces the immense impact of each disaster through numbers. The book...
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English
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Malcolm X, the famous African American activist, remains a figure of controversy years after his assassination in 1965. This book uses the embattled leader's own words to explore his life, from the early death of his father to his own untimely death. It also examines Malcolm's teachings, which at times countered the civil rights movement of Martin Luther King Jr. This biography uses primary sources to reveal a period of great turbulence and social...
14) Math on Saturn
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
The planet Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is one of the most jaw-dropping sights in our solar system. The striking photographs in this attractive volume invite readers to dive into the essential facts and science vocabulary in the text. They'll also be invited to solve math problems involving Saturn in which they'll learn more data such as about Saturn's 29½-year trip around the sun. Saturn's rings, moons, and atmosphere are some of the topics...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Learning to ask critical questions is an important part of uncovering the truth. This is just one lesson readers will take away from this book, which presents the history of U.S. treaties with Native Americans in a sensitive and enlightening way. From treaties created in colonial times, through the Civil War, and to those that guide relations today, readers will learn the real story behind landmark events in U.S. history, as well as their historical...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This volume is an exciting exploration into the life of American computer pioneer Steve Jobs, cofounder of Apple, Inc., and one of the leaders of the personal computer revolution. This book covers Jobs' early life as well as his work as CEO of Apple, including his amazing computer inventions. Compelling text is paired with color photographs to give readers a dynamic reading experience. Readers will also enjoy additional information in the form of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The secret is out! Plants are some of the wild kingdom's fiercest predators. Young plant lovers will delight in learning all about carnivorous plants. Through engaging language and high impact photographs, this book covers predatory plants' life cycles, where in the world they're found, and the secretive methods they use to catch their prey. By the end of this book, readers will know to think twice about unsuspecting plants, and be inspired to investigate...
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English
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Social and emotional learning (SEL) requires students to develop critical skills that will help them thrive in any environment and build healthy relationships. With a focus on the SEL concept of self-management, this book introduces students to impulse control and self-regulation, two skills that align with the CASEL critical competencies. Told through an age-appropriate lens of support and encouragement, this guide helps students understand impulse...
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English
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Written with age-appropriate, easy-to-follow language, this book is a perfect resource for young readers interested in everything to do with computers. Readers will gain insight into the history of computers, how computers work, and what components each computer tends to have. They will learn how computer technology has changed and how computers have served different needs in different times. Through engaging text that's complemented by colorful,...
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English
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The ancient Inca civilization is known having a developed economy, but the people didn't use money. In fact, the society didn't have it. This is just one fact presented in this volume, which provides an in-depth look at the Inca economy. The title covers terrace farming, irrigation, livestock, and the role of mit'a labor in ancient Peru. Through the text's coverage of the government's distribution of goods and services, readers will understand why...