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1) Submarines
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of the submarine, discusses the different ways they are used, and recounts true-life adventures, in a book with fold out pages.
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing, Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
IG 900L
Language
English
Description
Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
IG 910L
Language
English
Description
"Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colorful, infographic-style illustrations this informative book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes"--
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
IG 980L
Language
English
Description
A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information.
Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
"Many people will disagree when discussing politics in polite conversation. But understanding it is essential if you're going to understand the world around you. Politics help people decide how to run cities and countries, and how even the simplest decisions in society get made. There are politics involved in almost every aspect of your daily life."
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Professors and husband-and-wife team Uta and Chris Frith have pioneered major studies of brain disorders throughout their nearly fifty-year career. Here, in Two Heads, their distinguished careers serve as a prism through which they share the compelling story of the birth of neuroscience and their paradigm-shifting discoveries across areas as wide-ranging as autism and schizophrenia research, and new frontiers of social cognition including diversity,...
8) Drones
Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Where can drones fly that no human would dare? Why do engineers turn to nature to design new flying machines? Could a drone space rover reveal the secrets of distant planets? How can a fire rescue drone save lives? Fast, agile and cheap to build, drones offer all the benefits of flight with no risk to any pilot. Already vital tools for the world's armed forces, drones in our towns and cities could transform the way we live, work, and play."--Back...
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
IG 970L
Language
English
Description
When was the webcam invented and why? Do imaginary numbers exist? What is fuzzy logic? Find the answers these questions about the amazing world of numbers, computers and coding, along with loads of other curious, amazing and mind-boggling facts, in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursting with information.
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
IG 1020L
Language
English
Description
What was the 'Flute of Shame'? Which two US Presidents were arrested for reckless riding? Why would an African king be afraid of a parrot's egg? Find the answers these questions, along with loads of other curious, amazing and shocking facts from history in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursting with information.
