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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The inventions and inspiration of Benjamin Franklin and how they've stood the test of time
What would you do if you lived in a community without a library, hospital, post office, or fire department? If you were Benjamin Franklin, you'd set up these organizations yourself. Franklin also designed the lightning rod, suggested the idea of daylight savings time, and invented bifocals-all inspired by his common sense and intelligence. In this informative...
3) Drones
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This book introduces readers to the developing technology of drones, including a look at the technology's future. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. --Amazon
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Provides information on some of the major inventions that have changed history, including what are some inventions that changed the course of history, who are some of the important inventors of the past century, what makes an invention a success, and more.
6) Robots
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Series
Language
English
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"This book introduces readers to the developing technology of robots. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning." --
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English
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"How was our universe made from a tiny speck of energy? Where did the first trees, plants, animals and humans come from? What happened to the dinosaurs? What was so miserable about medieval times? How were railroads and electricity invented? What are the perils of global warming? You might have many big questions about our planet, life and people. Embark on an entertaining journey across millennia and continents with this captivating book by Christopher...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
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Description
Traces three thousand years of Western history to profile influential ideas and setbacks that have shaped the modern world, from the spread of monotheism and the invention of the printing press to the U.S. metric campaign and the smart drink trend.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Shares a portrait of the inventor famed for such innovations as the incandescent lightbulb, batteries, and movie cameras, exploring his life-changing achievements and perseverance in the face of numerous failures.
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