Accelerated Reader - Middle Years Non Fiction
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The Mount Everest Disaster Of 1996
On 6 May 1996, dozens of excited climbers set off to scale Mount Everest and reach the highest point on Earth. On the morning of 10 May, the skies were clear. The summit was in sight. But hours later, a terrible storm hit. Eight climbers died as they...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Mysterious Greenbrier Ghost
In 1897, Zona Shue was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Heart failure was listed as her cause of death--but Zona's soul could not rest. Soon her ghost visited her mother to deliver a ghoulish message: She ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines
Do you know about the massive lines drawn in the Nazca Desert? Discover the mystery of the Nazca Lines in this book.
Part of Reading Stars Achieve Phonics - our brand-new programme of 98 fully decodable, age-appropriate phonics readers for KS2/KS3...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Roman Empire
Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the ancient Romans! 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 ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
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 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
To the Shops
The shops sell all sorts of things. What would you buy? To the Shops is a low-level phonics reading book. Part of Reading Stars Achieve Phonics - our brand-new programme of 98 fully decodable, age-appropriate phonics readers for KS2/KS3 students who ...
- ATOS Book Level : 1.2
- 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
Trapped Underground
A cave explorer falls into a deep chasm in Wales. Two men are buried alive when an earthquake strikes a gold mine in Australia. A toddler becomes stuck after plunging into an abandoned well in Texas. These remarkable true tales could have ended in ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- 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 Mystery Stories You’ll Never Forget
From lost pirate treasure to haunting ghost ships, terrifying monsters and disappearing aircraft, these baffling stories have puzzled people for years. Explore the legends, examine the facts and see if you can get to the bottom of some of history's ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.9
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
True Space Stories You’ll Never Forget
Meet the superstars of space exploration. From daring astronauts to genius stargazers, these true stories are packed with peril, bravery and determination. From moon trees to space ninjas, find out about the awe-inspiring adventures of these ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.9
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
True Spooky Stories You’ll Never Forget
Step into the world of the strange and supernatural. Discover the chilling secrets of ghostly visitors, alien
encounters and haunted houses. From mummified bodies to samurai spirits and flying saucers, these uncanny true stories will send shivers ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
True Sports 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
True Survival Stories You’ll Never Forget
Meet the daring adventurers and courageous explorers who were pushed to the limit. These true stories are packed with courage, resilience and determination. From surviving alone in the hot Amazon wilderness to battling the bitter deathly polar cold, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.4
- 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
