Non Fiction - Middle Years Accelerated Reader
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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
Cholera: How The Blue Death Changed History
Cholera is a deadly bacteria that lives in the soil and water. It infects millions of people every year. Read this book to learn more about the history of the infectious disease known as the blue death.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Marta
Marta is the best footballer in the history of the women's game. The Brazilian has jaw-dropping flair and skill. She has scored more World Cup goals than any other player, and has won FIFA World Player of the Year six times. But pure talent alone was...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Smith
By the time Kelly Smith was nine years old, she was already so good she was running rings around the boys at her local club and scoring goals for fun. But angry parents complained she was making their sons look silly, and Kelly had to move to a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Guardiola (Tales From The Pitch)
When Josep 'Pep' Guardiola was a part of Barcelona's "Dream Team", he knew he wanted to swap the pitch for the touchline. But learning how to handle the pressure, the press and the outrageous talent a the top of football doesn't happen overnight. ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
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
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 Place For Me
This book presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery, inspired by first-hand accounts of the Windrush generation.
"Home ain't jus' where you live.
Home is your heart an' yer history."
Each inspiring story helps to bring the real ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Hardback
Kante
N'Golo Kanté is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, but life hasn't always been easy for the Chelsea superstar. Growing up in the Paris suburbs, N'Golo had to work hard to overcome other people's doubts about his ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Bubonic Plague
The bubonic plague is a disease spread by fleas that live on rats. Outbreaks of the disease killed millions of people. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Measles: How A Contagious Rash Changed History
Measles is an infectious rash that killed millions of people every year before a vaccine was created in 1963. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ebola: How A Viral Fever Changed History
Ebola is a highly contagious virus that is spread through bodily fluids. It first appeared in 1976 and has spread across sub-Saharan Africa. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Bigfoot, Nessie And Other Unexplained Creatures
Legendary creatures abound. From Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to Mothman and the Chupacabra, sightings of mystifying beings have spanned the globe throughout the ages. Paranormal Handbooks presents the details in all their spellbinding mystery.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Cool High-Tech Jobs
Behind every high-flying drone, brainy robot and thrilling video game is somebody who made it work! Learn about the exciting careers of people in high-tech jobs, including roboticists, video game designers, virtual reality engineers, and mobile phone...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Haaland (Tales From The Pitch)
Strong, quick, and physically dominant – Erling Haaland is the striker who has it all.
From an early age, his impatience and his determination to succeed always singled him out as a player to watch.
This is the inspiring story of how a boy ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Southgate (Tales From The Pitch)
Once labelled as the boy from Crawley who would never make it, Gareth Southgate’s dream of a career in football was by no means inevitable.
But his tactical intelligence and quiet authority earned him the respect of fans and players alike, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Malaria: How a Parasite Changed History
Malaria is spread by infected mosquitoes. Millions of people are infected by malaria each year. Read this book to learn more about the history of this infectious disease.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Why We Cry: The Science Of Tears
Do you get tearful watching a soppy film? Or hold back sniffles when your best friend suddenly ignores you? Maybe you sometimes just get a case of the blues you can't seem to shake. Have you wondered why? The answer is in the science behind ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Hardback
Explorers Of The Deepest Places On Earth
Did you know the deepest parts of the ocean are still largely unexplored? Courageous explorers risk their lives to go to these great ocean depths. Other explorers journey into deep volcanoes, caves and mines. Who are they and why are they seeking a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Sancho (Tales From The Pitch)
As a teenager, Jadon Sancho walked away from one of the biggest football clubs - and managers - on the planet. The world of football thought he was crazy. But with hard work, natural talent and total self belief, Jadon is now at the top of one of the...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.7
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Alisson
Alisson Becker is the amazing Brazilian goalkeeper who earned his dream move to Liverpool FC in the summer of 2018. His record fee of £66.8 million made him the most expensive goalkeeper of all time. Known for his stunning saves and composure in ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
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
How Rights Were Won
We all have rights. But the rights we have now were not always protected. For hundreds of years, brave men and women have fought and even died to win the rights that we now enjoy. These are their stories.
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Saka (Tales From The Pitch)
Bukayo Saka's versatility and sheer creativity on the pitch marked him out as a player who would take the football world by storm. But that same versatility often left him battling for a consistent place in the starting line-up, as coaches tried to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Mbappe (Tales From The Pitch)
As a teenager, Kylian Mbappé was one of the best footballers on the planet. Now - he just keeps on getting better. Kylian's skill, pace and sensational finishing have fired his clubs and his country to incredible victories, whilst he has established...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.8
- Points Value : 3
- Book Cover : Paperback