Alix Wood
21) Spooky Schools
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IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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To most young students, schools seem to be unexceptional, even tedious places. Little do they know that schools are some of the spookiest places on Earth. Highlighting famously haunted schools from history, this bone-chilling book invites readers to step into creepy classrooms and learn just what makes these schools so scary. With thought-provoking sidebars and vibrant photographs that make the information pop, this delightfully disturbing text will...
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A skeleton is found at a construction site. Authorities call in the person who can unearth the truth about who this was and what happened to them. This remarkable individual, a scientist, is called a forensic anthropologist. Forensic anthropology is the application of scientific methods to solve crimes involving human bodies. The impressive career is rooted in knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Readers will be riveted as they follow professional...
23) Stunt Performer
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For the adrenaline junkie, what could be better than being paid to jump off buildings or to be lit on fire? Stuffed with stunt history and engaging trivia, while emphasizing safety, this daring volume examines numerous aspects of the wild and dangerous niche career of the stunt performer.
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Can you really grow tomato ketchup?
Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to go from planting some seeds to a crop of tomatoes and finally, a bottle of delicious ketchup.
26) Rock Art
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Rocks and pebbles are easy to overlook in our world since they're often underfoot, but when they're transformed into an emoji pendant, tic-tac-toe game, or refrigerator magnet, they become inspiring materials to craft a variety of attractive and entertaining objects. This exciting collection of projects shows readers how to use rocks they find to make heartfelt gifts for friends and family. Each clever project is made achievable with accessible directions...
27) Interior Design
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Personalizing a space means decorating it or arranging it in a unique way. The space should reflect the designer's personal aesthetic. Interior design isn't just something to marvel at on TV, and people of all ages can grasp designers' key principles. This motivating book offers plenty of practical interior design projects, as well as vibrant photographs to illustrate them, and expert tips that creative readers can apply to their home or classroom....
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Space is always an exciting branch of science to learn about, and it's even more exciting when fun facts are paired with enjoyable activities. As readers explore essential science curriculum concepts related to space-from the spaceships that travel the solar system to the planets and their moons-they're also introduced to a variety of mazes, puzzles, quizzes, and activities presented using clear and simple instructions. Each focused chapter is paired...
29) Sir Isaac Newton
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Young readers may have already heard about Newton's laws of motion, but there's much more to know about the man behind those laws. This engaging volume teaches readers about the life of Sir Isaac Newton and how the work he did hundreds of years ago still influences the things they learn at school today. Vibrant photographs and informative sidebars help readers understand the impact Newton had on science and the world as a whole. A quiz at the end...
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After the jam, pickles, or tomato sauce are eaten from a mason jar, what's next? Clever DIY creations are fun ways to reuse these adaptable items. This inspiring volume offers young artists many mason-jar projects they can successfully complete with just a few common materials. These motivating projects include a candle jar, night-light, terrarium, and a snow globe. Accessible and numbered directions and vibrant photographs make each task possible...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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From the earliest human settlements near present-day Peru to the more recent Inca civilization, readers will be fascinated by the important archaeological finds that have occurred in this region. This text examines the history and culture of ancient Peru through its look at digs at major sites, including Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. Readers also learn about the civilization's ordinary citizens and agricultural importance through digs at canals...
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One of the most crucial people behind the scenes in a movie is the film editor. Without this meticulous artist, a film would seem awkward, hard to follow, and unprofessional. The film editor knows when to cut the action of a scene and how to transition into the next scene flawlessly. They know when to use a close-up and how to add important visual effects. There's a lot to the art of film editing, but this filmmaker's guide is an accessible view into...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Allow your readers to step back in time to ancient India, where the people's contributions to art, architecture, religion, and more shaped a unique culture that can still be seen today. This narrative presents the region's archaeological finds chronologically, allowing readers to trace the civilization's development. Readers learn about life in the early Indus Valley through ancient India's Golden Age of the Gupta period, up until the Muslim Invasion....
34) Abstract Art
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Abstract art might seem hard to define. But, by introducing readers to the major artists of the style, they'll have a good idea of the general characteristics of an abstract piece. In addition to biographical information about Henri Matisse, Jasper Johns, Paul Klee, and more important abstract artists, readers learn about each master's most famous pieces and ways they were able to achieve the look of the work. Fun, colorful projects accompany each...
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Forensic science is often associated with dead bodies, but forensics, the use of science to solve crimes, is increasingly needed in the modern world to crack cybercrimes. Computer forensic investigators locate and analyze data that can lead to the arrest of cybercriminals, such as those who plant malicious code and steal personal information. Future forensic scientists will love learning how professionals chase down criminals in the cyber world through...
36) Food Design
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Food in advertisements and cookbooks can look mouthwateringly good-or not like food at all! Food designers are skilled in molding their medium-food-into works of art. This compelling book, packed with hints, tips and fun projects, explores the work of food designers and the variety of work they do, such as preparing food for photography and film sets. Young foodies will love the easy-to-follow directions to make treats that taste and look great for...
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From coast to coast, tragedy can strike at any moment. Readers will learn about the locations of disasters from earthquakes to tsunamis and everything in between, all the while discovering how to understand a map's symbols, its contour or latitude and longitude lines, and more. Real-life photographs and attention-grabbing subject matter is sure to transform this sometimes dry topic into a compelling study.
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The human body is an amazing thing to study. From the ways our five senses work to the bones that make up our skeleton and the muscles that help us move, every body part and function is fascinating. Readers are sure to agree after they take this deep dive into life science with the help of fun activities, including puzzles, crafts, and word games. Clear instructions guide readers through the activities, which are paired with informative main text...
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A lot of people are involved in making a movie; just count them in the ending credits. There's one person who's in charge of making sure that those people work together, the director. A director oversees all the creative pieces of a movie production. They may change scripts, costumes, and cast members, and have a say about all camera shots and final edits. It's stressful but rewarding; just ask an Oscar-winning director. Young directors will learn...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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What do humans need to survive? Are these things available on any other planet? Readers explore our solar system and help search for new planets we could inhabit in this high-interest, informative book. Readers will learn about space exploration and what we need to survive in space, and discover if there are any other types of life on faraway planets. Simple diagrams help explain the text, while hands-on science projects let readers create their own...