Marne Ventura
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? As a kid, Neil deGrasse Tyson was star-struck when he first visited a planetarium. The universe was calling him. Tyson pursued his interest in astronomy and studied to be an astrophysicist. In 1996, he became the director of New York's Hayden Planetarium. He is passionate about teaching people about the universe. Known for making science fun and easy to understand, he has hosted...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When he is assigned the part of King Midas in the third grade play, Jake Williams is worried because he really does not like performing in front of others--but the Worry Warriors, the club he and his three best friends formed, are there to help him overcome his stage fright.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"'Monkey see, monkey do' often describes an individual who copies another without much thought. Monkey See, Monkey Do dives into primate characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Lazy as a dog" often describes an individual who is sluggish and not very active. Lazy as a Dog dives into dog characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Have you ever wished you could use technology to improve people's lives? Ever since he was a teenager, Sebastian Thrun wanted to build machines that helped people. So far, Thrun has developed robots that can be tour guides and nurses and can help save miners trapped underground. In 2004, he won a US Department of Defense contest by building a car that could drive itself. Since then, the self-driving cars he developed have been tested on more than...
15) STEM in baseball
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title examines the STEM concepts that make baseball so engaging. From the physics of pitching and batting to the technology of Doppler radar, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about nutrition. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is."--
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