Marne Ventura
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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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 and...
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"Don't throw out those old newspapers and paper bags. Use them to make something cool instead! Artistic readers will love making awesome paper projects such as origami puzzle cubes, Chinese finger puzzles, amazing space stations, and much more. Easy step-by-step instructions will have readers making awesome paper creations in no time!"--Provided by the publisher.
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Get your sports-loving kid excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of baseball, Learning STEM from Baseball presents a whole new ball game. Unleash the inner scientist, engineer, and mathematician in your child as they learn that sports and STEM aren't so separate after all. You'll both love finding out the answers to questions such as: What's a sweet spot? When was the pitching...
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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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From the Super Bowl to the Daytona 500, all of the greatest sports events are an impressive display of science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM in the Greatest Sports Events uncovers how weather can affect a game. It looks at the cameras and computers, the impressive design of the stadiums, and the statistics of each event. Readers will gain a better understanding of each event while learning more about STEM.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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.
20) STEM in Baseball
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Sports are not only entertaining spectacles, but also examples of STEM...
