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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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H.G. Wells' "scientific romance," published first in serial form and then as a book in 1898, attained perhaps its greatest fame in another form, the infamous realistic 1939 radio broadcast "Invasion from Mars" by Orson Welles. It was also made into an early 1950s science fiction adventure movie. Stover (emeritus, Illinois Institute of Technology) describes Wells' story as "a prophecy of startling originality foreseeing the coming of totalitarianism...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
530L
Language
English
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Bell has spent his whole life--all eleven years of it--on Mars. But he's still just a regular kid-he loves cats, any kind of cake, and is curious about the secrets the adults in the US colony are keeping. Like, why don't have contact with anyone on the other Mars colonies? Why are they so isolated? When a virus breaks out and the grown-ups all fall ill, Bell and the other children are the only ones who can help. It's up to Bell--a regular kid in a...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
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Built to explore Mars, Resilience begins to develop human-like feelings as he learns from the NASA scientists who assembled him, and as he blasts off and explores Mars, Resilience must overcome different obstacles as he explores the red planet.
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Dinosaur boy volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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After heroically saving his classmates, fifth-grader Sawyer's life as a dinosaur-human hybrid has gotten a lot easier until Sawyer, Sylvie, who is part Martian, and Elliot head to Mars in search of Sylvie's missing dad and discover that Mars is trying to kick Pluto out of the solar system.
9) Mars
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Simple text and photographs describe the planet Mars.
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Series
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
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"Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. Why should we colonize Mars? What are the dangers of living on Mars? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Mars Colonization titleusing considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all...
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Ricky Ricotta volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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A small mouse and his best friend, a giant flying robot, attempt to save the Earth when an evil Martian monkey and his mechanical creations attack.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
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Studying the planets at school, Pedro learns fascinating facts about Mars.
"En la escuela, Pedro ha estado leyendo libros sobre el planeta Marte. Cuando llega a casa, imagina cómo sería vivir en el planeta rojo. ¿Podría escalar la superficie rocosa de Marte? ¿Sobreviviría sin helado? ¿Será que su gran imaginación lo lleve a quedarse en Marte o decidirá que prefiere vivir en el planeta Tierra?"--
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Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
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Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and...
18) Mars orbiters
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Lexile measure
1010L
Language
English
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This title features the missions of artificial satellites sent to Mars. Using simple text, maps, and "out-of-this-world" photography, readers learn about the Mariner missions of the 1960s/1970s, plus the U.S. Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Express, Mars Reconnaissance, and others. Also explored are the orbiters of other nations, including Russia, India, and Japan. Planned future missions are also included.
19) Mars
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English
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"Introduces readers to Mars and what makes it unique from other planets in our solar system. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
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Miranda Regent cant believe she was just chosen as one of six kids from around the world to train for the first ever mission to Mars. But as soon as the official announcement is made, she begins receiving anonymous threatening messagesand when the training base is attacked, it looks like Miranda is the intended target. Now the entire missionand everyones livesare at risk. And Miranda may be the only one who can save them. The Martian meets The Goonies...
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