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Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020, 2008
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, portraits ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
What is forensic science and how is it used to solve a crime? How do you know if a red stain is blood or ketchup, or whose blood it is? Can computers really recognize your face in a crowd? How do scientists decide how old bones are, and trace who they once belonged to? Explore the fascinating, and sometimes gory, world of forensics, where science helps crack the case. Learn why it is important to secure a crime scene, why fingerprints are critical...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Sixteen small but mighty sharks battle it out in a huge fight! Who will be the small shark champion? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 small but savage sharks. Readers will learn about each shark's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner"--
Author
Publisher
Brown Books Kids [an imprint of Brown Books Publishing Group]
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
xiv, 217 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
"As much as two hundred and fifty-three million years ago, the most incredible beasts roamed this earth. They ruled supreme on the land, under the water, and in the air for some one hundred million years before their time came to an end. Now, all these years later, we study their bones--and the earth's memory of their bones--to learn as much about them as we can. For years, humans have marveled at dinosaurs and have strived to learn more about these...
6) Diwali
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Hindu holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated and why it is important.
7) LeBron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidocope Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This series introduces readers to some of today's most famous and most dominant athletes. Each title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents a collection of twenty poems written in tribute to well-known poets from around the world.
Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Honoree offer a glorious, lyrical ode to poets who have sparked a sense of wonder. Out of gratitude for the poet's art form, Newbery Award-winning author and poet Kwame Alexander, along with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth, present original poems that pay homage to twenty famed poets who have made the authors'...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
167 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if aliens might exist."--
11) Dinosaur
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Formats
Description
Packed with incredible statistics and facts about dinosaurs written in easy-to-grasp text, this kids book will help cultivate the paleontologists of tomorrow.
"Travel back in time to a world filled with fearsome predators and long-necked giants. From terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex to ancient deep-sea monsters and flying reptiles, learn about how these fascinating prehistoric animals lived--and became extinct--more than 66 million years ago." -- Back...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the early 1500s, Ponce de León was one of the most important Spanish military figures in the Caribbean. He made his first voyage across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus and then, after years of battle with the native Taino, became the first governor of Puerto Rico. Although the story of his search for the Fountain of Youth is entirely fictional, his noteworthy expedition to - and naming of - Florida is one of his greatest legacies"--
13) Ancient Egypt
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Ltd. , a Penguin Random House Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Unwrap the mysteries of Ancient Egypt from a day in the town of Deir el-Medina to the process of mummification with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information. Travel back in time to the ancient world and become an expert with DK findout! Ancient Egypt . Learn how the Egyptians built the pyramids, using math and technology that still exists today. Walk in the Valley of Kings, a sacred place by the Nile where...
14) Hershey
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidocope Publishing
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What a sweet treat! This title is packed with the history of The Hersey Company through narrative nonfiction, informative sidebars, Fun Facts, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Can't get enough hilarious jokes from National Geographic Kids? Never fear! With this brand-new bigger, better Just Joking book, you'll get loads of laughs to keep you ROFL and to share with friends and family. It's jam-packed with 1,000 jokes, including knock-knocks, puns, riddles, and tongue twisters, plus more than 1,000 photos of cool animals, silly situations, and more!
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water. With moving lyricism and arresting illustrations,...
17) Sports Cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidocope Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This series introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of twelve cool rides. Each title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
For soccer fans, the unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo has become a household name. What goes into the making of such a phenomenal player? What was he like when he was young and still learning? This book takes a close look at one of the greatest soccer players in the world right now. Young readers will love to learn about his jaw-dropping achievements and also learn about what shaped him into a record-breaking athlete. Ronaldo's story will inspire
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
207 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
This biographical graphic novel explores the life of celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg is a modern feminist icon - a leader in the fight for equal treatment of girls and women in society and the workplace. She blazed trails to the peaks of the male-centric worlds of education and law, where women had rarely risen before. She has often said that true and lasting change in society and law is accomplished slowly,...
20) Dinosaurs
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Bring ancient history to life in DK findout! Dinosaurs . Which dinosaur is bigger than a car? Which dinosaur is smaller than a cat? Go back to the land before time to meet the dinosaurs. Visit the prehistoric world to see what dinosaurs ate, where they lived, and how they went extinct. Find out which time period your favorite dinosaur lived in and figure out in which one of the seven classifications of dinosaur it belongs. Learn which animals today...
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