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1) Sky jumpers
Author
Series
Sky jumpers volume 1
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Twelve-year-old Hope lives in a post World War III town called White Rock where everyone must participate in Inventions Day, though Hope's inventions always fail. Her unique skill set comes in hand when a group of bandits invades the town"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
A twelve-year-old boy, worried that his parents may divorce, discovers that an island in the middle of the lake where he is spending the summer is the testing grounds of the mysterious Dr. Libris, who may have invented a way to make the characters in books come alive.
3) Mechanica
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A retelling of Cinderella about an indomitable inventor-mechanic who finds her prince but realizes she doesn't want a fairy tale happy ending after all"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"From the New York Times-bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Everything Bad Is Good for You, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas. In this illustrated volume, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences....
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing. But after much hard work, the end result is not what the girl had in mind. Frustrated, she quits. Her assistant suggests a long walk, and as they walk, it slowly becomes clear what the girl needs to do to succeed. A charming story that will give kids the most magnificent thing: perspective!
Author
Publisher
HighBridge
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"In this book, Bill Hammack, better known as The Engineer Guy, takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Perfect for readers...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
At a science fair competition, Zucchini is angered by Mr. Farnsworth's referring to him as lunch, and plots revenge. Includes a section explaining the scientific terms used in the book.
9) Jackpot
Author
Series
Swindle volume 6
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Griffin Bing and his friends are trying to locate Mr. Fielder's missing thirty million dollar lottery ticket, and thwart the local bully, Darren Vader, who wants to find it for himself--and Mr. Bing's latest invention may help.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Rosie Revere dreamed of becoming a great engineer. Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie's gizmos would astound--if she ever let anyone see them. Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose (AKA Rosie the Riveter!),...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The class pets escaped from their cages and are running loose in your school! Lizards, hamsters, rabbits, and birds are on the loose ... and a bearded dragon is leading the hilarious escape. Join the fun and find out if you have what it takes to catch these riotous pets on their wild field trip! Featuring an approachable school theme that kids will relate to plus cute animal characters and clever rhymes, this silly story will inspire repeat reads...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Publisher Annotation: How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionize science? Jeanne Power was creative: she wanted to learn about the creatures that swim beneath the ocean waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater life forever. Jeanne Power was groundbreaking: she solved mysteries of sea animals and published her findings at a time when few of women's contributions to science were acknowledged. Jeanne Power was...
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ever since she used the Firebird, her parents' invention, to cross into alternate dimensions, Marguerite has caught the attention of enemies who will do anything to force her into helping them dominate the multiverse -- even hurting the people she loves. She resists until her boyfriend, Paul, is attacked and his consciousness scattered across multiple dimensions. Marguerite has no choice but to search for each splinter of Paul's soul. The hunt sends...
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
A lively and endlessly fascinating deep-dive into nature and the many groundbreaking human inventions inspired by the wild.
"Delightful."—The Guardian
"Fans of Helen Scales won't want to miss this."—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review
When astronomers wanted a telescope that could capture X-rays from celestial bodies, they looked to the lobster. When doctors wanted
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Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering!
What if an elephant sat on your book and refused to move. How could you lift it? Very carefully!
You might want to use a pulley. A pulley is one of six simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work such as lifting, pulling, pushing easier. In Pulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids, readers solve...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering!
If you were building a tree house, what could you use to keep the boards together?
You could use nails, but you might also use screws. Screws are one of the simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work easier! Lifting, pulling, pushing, and fastening things together-all these tasks are more efficient when...
Author
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering!
Have you ever played on a seesaw? You were using a lever!
A lever is one of six simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work easier. Lifting, pulling, pushing—all these tasks are more efficient when you use a simple machine. In Levers Lessen the Load: Simple Machines for Kids,
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Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
*Selected as a "recommended title" by the Kansas National Education Association's Reading Circle Commission
Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering!
How do you keep a truck from rolling? A door from closing? And how do you cut through banana bread?
All of these questions have the same answer—a wedge! Wedges are
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Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering!
If you were designing a wheelbarrow, how would you make it move easily when you pushed it? Skis? Stilts? Springs?
How about wheels? The wheel is a simple machine that has been used for centuries to make work easier for humans. Look at all the cars, trucks, trains, buses, and bikes around you. They all have wheels and axles!...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Inspiration for the Netflix series Chico Bon Bon!
Whether you need a beebersaw or a chisel, Chico Bon Bon's your monkey. He can build or fix just about anything-from a dock for the ducks to a clock for the Clucks, even a small roller coaster for local chipmunks. But will his tools and his sharp wit save him when an organ...
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