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Scientists have learned a lot in the last 400 years since bacteria was discovered. Today, bacteria's impact goes beyond medicine and science. Engineers want to use bacteria to solve problems. Designers want to use it, too. There are plans for a bacteria energy farm. A biologist is designing new concrete that is mixed with bacteria so that sidewalks can heal themselves. And a design firm in New York has an idea for growing chairs from bacteria. The...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There is a war raging that you may not be aware of, the fight to prevent the spread of diseases. Everyday health care professionals are focused on controlling the spread of disease. This book exposes students to the innovatative tools and techniques healthcare professionals use to track, control, and combat the spread of dangerous diseases.
3) Feed
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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In a future where most people have computer implants in their heads to control their environment, a boy meets an unusual girl who is in serious trouble.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Meet Avi! He goes to school and likes to invent things. He also has a learning disability. Learn about his family, his friends, and his dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Meet Finn! He goes to school and likes to make silly videos. He also has ADHD. Learn about his guinea pigs, his soccer team, and his dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Meet Summer! She goes to school and likes to draw cartoons. She also has autism. Learn about her family, her favorite lunch, and her dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Visit the Dentist! focuses on dentist visits while discussing steps children can take to practice healthy lifestyles. Readers are introduced to what may happen during a typical dental exam and specifics about the job of a dentist. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Visit the Doctor! focuses on doctor visits while discussing steps children can take to practice healthy lifestyles. Readers are introduced to what may happen during a typical medical exam and specifics about the job of a doctor. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
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Discover the various responsibilities of an emergency room doctor in this enlightening nonfiction book. Readers will learn about the hard work and dedication it takes to have a career as an ER doctor and what a typical day is like in the emergency room. From medical school to residency, children will learn all about the steps it takes to get involved in this profession. This engaging title features vivid photos and helpful charts and diagrams in conjunction...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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Paige Rawl was an ordinary girl.
Cheerleader, soccer player, honor roll student. One of the good kids at her middle school.
Then, on an unremarkable day, Paige disclosed the one thing that made her "different": her HIV-positive status.
It didn't matter that she was born with the disease or that her illness posed no danger to her classmates.
Within hours, the bullying began.
They called her PAIDS. Left cruel notes
...12) All About Nurses
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Nurses are an essential part of every community. The lovable characters from Sesame Street teach readers how nurses they care for their patients and keep us all healthy.
"These books cover basic information like the daily duties associated with each job and how workers in each field are connected to their community. . . ....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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Seventeen-year-old Greg has managed to become part of every social group at his Pittsburgh high school without having any friends, but his life changes when his mother forces him to befriend Rachel, a girl he once knew in Hebrew school who has leukemia.
14) Deadly bacteria
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Bacteria are some of the smallest living things on Earth. They can live just about anywhere-from the hottest desert to the deepest ocean. Billions of bacteria even live on and inside our bodies! Many bacteria are helpful, but some cause deadly diseases. Inside this book, readers will view amazing close-up photographs as they learn about the history of microbiology and how to keep bacteria from making them sick. Fact boxes summarize interesting tidbits,...
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Two sisters escape the world of their grandmother's physical limitations to the freedom of her dream realm, a place where anything is possible and bodies are limited only by the mind.
This inspiring book will encourage communication between adults and young children, as they face a loved one's diminished physical capabilities or illness. The book's universal appeal makes it a loving gift from any adult to a child. Whether a child's loved...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Meet Cecilia! She goes to school and likes to bake cupcakes. She also has Down Syndrome. Learn about her family, her friends, and her dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Meet Dayce! He goes to school and plays baseball. He also has diabetes. Learn about his family, his favorite activities, and his dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Meet Luna! She goes to school and likes to learn about animals. She also has cancer. Learn about her family, her favorite activities, and her dreams for the future. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Children between the ages of 5-12 need between 10-11 hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, many children are falling short of this mark! Accessible text and relatable examples help young readers understand the importance of getting proper rest. Content includes sleep cycles, time management and maintaining a nightly routine, and creating a sleep-friendly environment.
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