Non Fiction - Middle Years Accelerated Reader
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The Tragic Trip Of The Donner Party
In the spring of 1846, the Donner and Reed families joined a wagon train bound for California in the hope of finding a better life. But when the party took an untested shortcut, it set them down a tragic path. As they crossed the Sierra Nevada, heavy...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Vanished Northwest Passage Arctic Expedition
In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Viking Invaders
Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Vikings. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Voyage Of The Flying Dutchman
For more than 400 years, the Flying Dutchman has haunted the high seas. According to legend, the ghoulish ghost ship cannot make port and must roam the waves forever. And should this sea specter be sighted--beware! Spotting this vessel is believed to...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The World’s Worst Tsunamis
Water rushes out to sea out of nowhere. Suddenly, huge waves come crashing inland. It's a tsunami!
- ATOS Book Level : 3.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The World’s Worst Wildfires
Wind blows dry, tall grass. A storm brews. Lightning strikes the ground, and soon, flames spread across the grassland. It's a wildfire!
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ting And The Deadly Waters
After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house full of water and her parents nowhere to be found. It's up to her to lead her ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Tiny But Deadly Creatures
The world is crawling with all sorts of insects and other tiny creatures. But don’t be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Tragedy At Sea: The Sinking Of The Titanic
Discover the astonishing facts about the Titanic and how it came to a catastrophic end in this illustrated, accessible and riveting account of one of history’s most famous disasters.
On 10 April 1912, RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Trakr Searches For Survivors: Heroic Police Dog Of 9/11
On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City. Nearly 3,000 people were killed, and many were trapped under the collapsed buildings. When Canadian police officer James Symington heard about the attacks, he knew he...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Trends
There have been all sorts of trends throughout time. Can you find your favourite in this book?
Part of Reading Stars Achieve Phonics - our brand-new programme of 98 fully decodable, age-appropriate phonics readers for KS2/KS3 students who are ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- Points Value : 0.5
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Football Rising Stars)
Trent Alexander-Arnold grew up gazing at the gates of Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium, and came through the ranks to realise his childhood dream of wearing the famous red himself. At only 21 years old, the talented right-back was part of the team ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
True Sport Stories You’ll Never Forget
Meet the superstars who ran, jumped and skated right into the history books! These true stories are packed with big wins, epic fails and super-cool comebacks. From Olympic legends to surprise champions, find out what made these sporting heroes stand ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Tutankhamun’s Treasure
On 4 November 1922, a young Egyptian boy working on Howard Carter’s archaeological dig in the Valley of the Kings stumbled across a strange piece of rock. On closer inspection it turned out to be a stone step that would lead Carter to a long-lost ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Two Sisters – A Story Of Freedom
Ruth has always known her half-sister isn't like her – her almost-white skin means she is allowed certain things that Ruth can only dream of.
Anna wishes she could be braver, like her sister, Ruth. But she has had to live with the fact ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 6.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ultimate Football Heroes Collection | 12 Books
The Ultimate Football Heroes Collection brings together 12 inspiring titles that celebrate the journeys of some of the world’s greatest players. Perfect for KS2 and KS3 readers, these books combine accessible text with fast‑paced storytelling to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ultimate Football Heroes Collection | 23 Books
The Ultimate Football Heroes Collection brings together 23 inspiring titles that celebrate the journeys of some of the world’s greatest players. Perfect for KS2 and KS3 readers, these books combine accessible text with dynamic storytelling to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Unsolved Questions About Earth
How did Earth form? Where did all the water come from? How did Earth’s plates begin to shift? When it comes to our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About Living Things
How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About The Human Body
Why do we yawn? Are left-handed people more creative? Why do we have fingerprints? When it comes to our bodies, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About The Universe
What’s inside a black hole? What are the sounds we hear from the depths of space? How did the moon form? When it comes to the realm beyond our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unusual Life Cycles Of Amphibians
Have you ever heard of a frog that freezes solid in winter? What about a toad that carries its eggs on its back? In this book, young readers will learn all about wood frogs, suriname toads and other amphibians with unusual life cycles.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Unusual Life Cycles Of Birds
Have you ever heard of a bird that lays its eggs on the ground instead of in a nest? What about a bird that lays eggs in other birds' nests? In this book, young readers will learn all about killdeers, cuckoo birds and other birds with unusual life ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Unusual Life Cycles Of Fish
Have you ever heard of a male fish that carries eggs? What about a fish that gives birth to live young? In this book, young readers will learn all about seahorses, guppies and other fish with unusual life cycles.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Unusual Life Cycles Of Invertebrates
Have you ever heard of an invertebrate that spends its whole life inside another animal? What about a beetle that spends most of its life underground? In this book, young readers will learn all about lancet flukes, Hercules beetles and other ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
