John Farndon
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Icon Books
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Where would humanity be now without fire, vaccinations, farming ... or wine? A great idea is one that has changed the path of human civilisation. But which is the greatest of them all? John Farndon, author of the bestselling Do You Think You're Clever?, has set out to find the answer. A distinguished panel of experts agreed on a list of 50 ideas, and each chapter of The World's Greatest Idea sees Farndon explore the argument for a different one. The...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"Dramatic illustrations and photos give witness to the harsh reality of hurricanes and tornados. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for hurricanes and tornadoes, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--
4) Weather
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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A collection of experiments that explore the nature of weather and how it is measured and examined.
11) Project Science
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Calling all scientists who love to see science at work while it is bubbling, popping, and exploding! This dynamically designed book has some truly awesome experiments and activities for scientists in training. Readers will learn about the forces of physics while following step-by-step instructions to create water-powered rockets, fizzy eruptions, and more. Carefully researched text explains these reactions, while fun facts and impressive diagrams...
12) Megafast Planes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Are you ready to take off with the world's fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the MiG-25 Foxbat interceptor and clock up to 2,100 mph (3,380 kmh/h)! Soar in the NAA X-15 rocket plane, which set a record of 4,520 mph (7,274 km/h) in 1967! Hop into the world's fastest jet, the NASA Hyper X-43 scramjet, but hang on it has the potential to go 7,000 mph (11,265 km/h)! Detailed illustrations put you in the cockpits of these mighty,...
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In just a few seconds, a spark can turn a forest into a rapidly spreading inferno of intense heat and suffocating smoke. Firefighters try to control the wildfire a battle that might last for months. Water can be used to fight wildfires, but too much water can cause deadly floods. Floods reduce land to swamp and sweep away houses and bridges. In their wake, they leave food shortages, contaminated drinking water, and diseases like cholera and typhus....
15) Project Body
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The more people learn about their hardworking heart, breathtaking lungs, and brilliant brain, the more they marvel at the amazing machine that's called the human body. This beautiful book, teeming with astonishing information and eye-catching activities, takes young biologists on a journey into the human body. Each thought-provoking project is presented with easy-to-follow instructions, while accompanying facts and imaginative graphics allow readers...
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Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis may travel faster than a jet across thousands of miles of ocean. Once they reach the coast, these huge walls of water can wash away everything in their path in one fatal whoosh. No place on Earth is entirely safe from earthquakes. But the technology to detect...
19) Incredible Bugs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Meet some of the most fascinating insects and arachnids on Earth, and learn about their incredible abilities-from building and weight-lifting to long-distance migration and hunting.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Motorcycles are made for speed but some get there louder and faster than others! You'll need your toughest gear to ride the turbo-charged MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K perhaps the most powerful (and expensive) road bike ever. Blow past speeds of 200 mph (320 km/h) with the Kawasaki Ninja of the Night. Ride the world's fastest production motorcycle, the Suzuki Hayabusa, and hit 188 to 194 mph (303 to 312 km/h). Hang on tight as detailed illustrations take...