Non Fiction - Middle Years Accelerated Reader
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Your Passport To Brazil
What is it like to live in or visit Brazil? What makes Brazil’s culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to Brazil and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others. In...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Forest Habitats Around The World
From spiders and frogs to deer and bears, temperate forest habitats provide just the right kinds of shelter and weather for a large variety of plants and animals. Learn about the geography and resources of temperate forest habitats as well as how ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Jaguar Vs Crocodile
The dark floor and muddy rivers of the rainforest are perfect for hunting, and the jaguar and crocodile both stalk their prey with ease. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the jaguar's speed give it the edge? Or does the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Beastly Armour: Military Defences Inspired By Animals
The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defences to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defences for soldiers on the battlefield? The Armed ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Go Skiing!
Whoosh! Feel the rush as you speed down a snowy slope! Get outdoors and enjoy the thrill of skiing. Readers will learn all about the proper clothing, footwear and supplies they need for both downhill and cross-country skiing. Find out how to stay ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Your Passport To Egypt
What is it like to live in or visit Egypt? What makes Egypt’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Egyptian people.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Your Passport To Germany
What is it like to live in or visit Germany? What makes Germany’s culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to Germany and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Desert Habitats Around The World
Did you know that Antarctica is the largest desert in the world? It receives so little rain or snow that it is almost as dry as the Sahara! Whether cold, hot or somewhere in between, a third of the Earth's land is desert. Learn about the geography ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Primary Black History Collection | 12 Books
This pack includes the following titles:
A PICTURE OF FREEDOM MY 4.6
BLACK HISTORY MATTERS MY 8.2
BRILLIANT BLACK HISTORY MY 6.3
FUTURE HERO: RACE TO FIRE MOUNTAIN MY 4.5
JOURNEY BACK TO FREEDOM MY 5.2
THE ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES MY 4.4
THE ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
The Power Of Weather
Weather is at work changing the Earth every day. Dramatic rainfall can cause devastating landslides. Wind can erode rocks over thousands of years. Discover the impact of wind, rain and sun on the habitats of the world.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
What Would It Take To Build A Deflector Shield?
In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
How Long Does It Take To Make A Fossil?
This book uncovers just how long it takes for the remains of a living thing to become a fossil. Learn fascinating facts about this process. Read this book to find out more about the science behind the cycle.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Beastly Firepower: Military Weapons & Tactics Inspired By Animals
In the wild, animals use teeth, claws and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. The Armed Forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Beastly Robots And Drones
Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield. From the first remote-controlled vehicles to the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Global Water Crisis
More than 70 per cent of Earth is covered in water. Yet only about 3 per cent of it is fresh water that people can use. Every year, parts of the world suffer through severe droughts, and millions of people don’t have easy access to clean drinking ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Vikings: Scandinavia’s Ferocious Sea Raiders
When one thinks about the Vikings, usually images of savage fighters arriving in longships to raid villages come to mind. But the Vikings weren't just violent invaders trying to steal treasure. These Norse warriors were also master sailors and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Your Passport To Mexico
What is it like to live in or visit Mexico? What makes Mexico's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Mexican people.
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
My Story: A Picture Of Freedom
My Story: A Picture of Freedom is a tale based on the real-life memoirs of Clotee Henley, a young slave who helped over 150 slaves escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad.
It's 1859 and Clotee is a slave in a Virginia plantation. It's ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 6.0
- 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
Loki Vs Hermes
It’s a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Silent But Deadly Plants
Go for a hike in the woods and you’re sure to see a wide range of plants. Many colourful flowers and fruits seem perfectly harmless. But don’t be fooled by these beautiful plants. Some plants eat insects, and some are poisonous, deadly enough to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Anne Frank Writes Words Of Hope
In 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A young girl named Anne Frank and her family managed ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Woeful War
The past was a miserable place to be. There was a war around every corner. People were either ill or so ill that they were dying. Disaster was never far away and crime was happening all over the place. Be brave. Take a journey through hideous history...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Exploring The Solar System And Beyond
People have long been curious about the solar system. Since the 1960s, several probes, orbiters, landers, and rovers have been sent out to explore and study the planets and their moons. What incredible discoveries were made during these daring ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Climate Change On The Brink
Earth’s climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback