Claudia Martin
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Series
Pub. Date
2018,
Description
The stakes are as high as the altitude in deadly mountain environments. Readers of this innovative book will push themselves to the peak of their critical thinking skills, creativity, and STEM abilities. Makerspace activities introduce readers to real-life scenarios of surviving on a mountain. A map and supply list serve as the base for their creative solutions to deadly problems. Fact boxes fully immerse readers in the mountain environment as they...
5) Drug wars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 2
Description
The violence that surrounds drug dealing and drug trafficking has decimated whole communities, and, in some cases, reshaped daily life in entire countries. This volume takes a closer look at the people affected by the drug trade and the efforts being made to combat it. The book includes firsthand stories, critical thinking questions, and a summative activity, all with the aim of showing the human toll of the drug economy.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
From hurricanes and tornadoes to thunder and lightning, explore our world and discover the facts about all types of weather. Learn about why it rains, where the hottest and coldest places on Earth are and how the seasons affect weather. Packed with fascinating facts and amazing close-up photographs, you'll be an expert on your world in no time!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Description
From giant planets, to the incredible Milky Way, explore the universe and discover facts about planet earth. Learn about how stars are born, what planets make up the Solar System and whether aliens exist. Packed with fascinating facts ad amazing close-up photographs, you'll be and expert on your world in no time!
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
This hardcover reference guide is perfect for introducing children to the wonders of the dinosaur kingdom, covering favorite and more unusual dinosaurs, as well as the reptiles and mammals they shared their world with. Their habitat, behavior, life cycle and appearance are discussed, as well as clear explanations as to how scientists found out about these magnificent prehistoric creatures.
12) Gems
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Packed with stunning photographs of bright, shiny gems and more practical images of excavation and extraction, this book provides a colorful insight into the geology of our world.
13) Rocks
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Rocks unlock the secrets of the past; every layer tells a new story about how the world and its inhabitants have evolved over the millennia. Fantastic photographs and entertaining facts bring geology to life in this accessible, informative book.
14) Minerals
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces readers to the fascinating and important study of minerals taking us from fundamental facts about elements, from which everything on Earth is made.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
Packed with breath-taking full-color medical photography, dozens of detailed diagrams, and concise, easy-to-follow text, it's the ultimate reference guide to human biology - from bones and muscles to the brain. Learn how hard you heart works, why you sleep, what happens when you eat and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
How are robots used in nature? Readers discover the answer to this question as they examine the complex relationship between technology and the natural world. This and other aspects of STEM, science, technology, engineering, and math, are presented to readers through clear, informative text that aims to make challenging concepts easier to understand. Fact boxes provide readers with additional information, and vivid photographs keep and hold readers'...
17) Fossils
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A brilliant introduction to the importance of paleontology, which illustrates with fun captions and photographs how fossils show us the ways in which our species and others have evolved over millions of years.
19) Food warrior
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Straws slip into the oceans, foods go bad before we get a chance to eat them, and all that food packaging is filling the world with garbage. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to food waste and joint he battle to save Earth!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Trashed toys land in landfills, chemicals in batteries and e-waste make them dangerous to destroy, and toy packaging is causing a pollution panic. What a waste! But there's a way to help. Be a waste warrior to put a stop to entertainment waste and join the battle to save Earth. Honest text introduces some of Earth's biggest waste problems, while helpful solutions provide a way for readers to combat the issues. A final eco-activity pairs simple steps...