Non Fiction - Middle Years Accelerated Reader
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The Roman Empire And It’s Impact On Britain
The Roman Empire and its Impact on Britain is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins with the invasion of the Romans on Britain in 55BC to AD410, when they finally left. The book describes how Roman settlers have ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Search For Alien Life
For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether there is life in outer space. In more recent years, people have searched for evidence. Are there signs of alien life? Read on to find out!
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Secret Diary Of A Knight’s Assistant
Young Peter trains to become a knight. Secretly, Peter is also learning to read and write. When Peter tries to warn of a private letter he saw that says Lord Hawkwood is in danger, no one believes him. Will he be able to convince everyone of what he ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Tech Behind Electric Cars
Electric cars have come a long way since the first petrol-electric hybrid vehicles hit the market in the late 1990s. Some modern electric cars boast a range of around 480 kilometres (300 miles) on one charge. And they're not all for the tame of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Tech Behind Off-Road Vehicles
A dirt bike rider flies off a ramp and soars the length of a football field. He lands safely with a thud. In wild stunts like this, the technology of an off-road vehicle can mean the difference between life and death. Off-road vehicles need ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Tech Behind Racing Cars
Don't blink! You might miss the racing car whizz past! Technology is behind this super speed and impressive power. New tyre compounds produce top grip and battery upgrades keep electric racing cars accelerating to ever-higher top speeds. Advanced ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Tech Behind Self-Driving Cars
No longer a part of science fiction, self-driving cars are a reality. Is there an object blocking the way? Sensors will see it and apply the brakes. Drifting out of a lane? The car will steer you back in. Complex computer systems continually monitor ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
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 Universe Began With A Bang: Cool Space Facts
Did you know the planet Uranus smells like farts? Discover other mind-blowing facts about space!
- ATOS Book Level : 3.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
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 And Anglo-Saxon Struggle For England
The Viking and Anglo-Saxon Struggle for England is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins when the Vikings arrived and attacked Lindisfarne in 793, through to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when the Normans were ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
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 Was Once Covered By Giant Mushrooms: Cool Earth Facts
Did you know that Earth is a giant magnet? Discover other mind-blowing facts about the Earth!
- ATOS Book Level : 3.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The World’s Worst Avalanches
Windows Rattle. The Ground Shakes. Building come crashing down.An earthquake shakes a snowy mountain. The fresh snow comes crashing down. It's an avalanche!Every year epic storms and disasters cause untold damage and devastation around the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- 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 : Hardback
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
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
Tuberculosis: How The White Death Changed History
For many years, patients with tuberculosis had to live in sanitoriums to stop the spread of infection. Treatments included removing ribs and lungs. Read this book to learn more about the history of the infectious disease known as the white death.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Tunnelling To Freedom
Experience the incredible story of the brave men who tunnelled to escape a German prisoner-of-war camp. Readers will learn about the planners, task leaders and key players of the escape from Stalag Luft III.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- 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