Non Fiction - Middle Years Accelerated Reader
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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
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
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
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
Questions About Technology
Technology is advancing rapidly. Transport experts think self-driving cars could fill the streets someday soon. Designers are experimenting with different artificial intelligence devices. The choices designers make now will affect our future. What ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.6
- 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
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
Megalodon And Other Prehistoric Sharks
Great white, bull and tiger sharks are some of today’s most talked-about sharks. But have you met the sharks of yesterday? Each prehistoric shark had its own amazing - and sometimes strange - features. The scissor-tooth shark had teeth in a spiral ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Go Paddleboarding!
Enjoy calm waters and a warm, sunny day on a paddleboard! Readers will learn about the skills and equipment they need to go paddleboarding. Find out important safety rules and ways to protect the environment, all while having fun experiencing this ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Go Canoeing!
Get out on the water and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors! Readers will learn all about planning, paddling, and the gear they need to take a canoe trip. They'll learn about safety and caring for the environment while enjoying an ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Ocean Plastics Problem
Plastic is everywhere... even in our oceans! But how did it get there, and why does it matter? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their superpowers and super-smarts, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Superbugs And Pandemics
A new disease has reared its ugly head. People are getting very sick with high fevers and an itchy rash. Even worse, it seems to be spreading quickly to several major cities around the world. What is this new disease, and why is it spreading so fast?...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Returning To The Moon
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon. For the next three years, several other missions to the moon helped scientists learn more about space travel. However, nobody has been to the moon since 1972. Today, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Swimming With Sharks
The water’s fine! Come on in! But wait - there are sharks in it! Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkellers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight
On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Daring Women Of D-Day: Bold Spies Of WW2
An action-packed graphic novel about agents who helped the Allies prepare for D-Day and push the Germans out of France during World War II. In 1942, World War II was growing more and more intense. Germany and its allies had occupied a great deal of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Elizebeth Friedman: Expert Codebreaker Of WW2
An inspiring graphic novel about Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaking pioneer who changed the course of World War II. Nazi spy rings! No-good gangsters! Shakespearian lies! Discover the courageous woman who cracked all these cases and more―with only...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Lewis Hamilton: Racing Champion
Lewis Hamilton was just 23 years old when he won his first Formula One World Championship title. He has added many more to his name since then. He holds records for podium finishes, pole positions and more. Hamilton was the first Black F1 driver in ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Shark Superpowers
Snatch! A great white leaps out of the water to catch a seal. How did it get its dinner? It used its superpowers! From a super sense of smell to super speed, a shark’s body is built for one thing - hunting. Its nostrils can smell some substances ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Kylian Mbappe: Football Icon
At 7 years old, Kylian Mbappé scored his first goal. At 16 years old, made his professional football debut. At 19, he helped France win a World Cup. Every year after that brought more fame and success for Mbappé. Learn all about this unstoppable ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Polar Ice Meltdown
Earth's Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers, and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Mary Anning Breaks New Ground
In 1811, while exploring the cliffs near Lyme Regis, England, 12-year-old Mary Anning made the find of a lifetime. There in the rocks was the skeleton of a strange creature. Mary's find was later named Ichthyosaurus, a reptile that lived more than ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- 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
Kane
When Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too small, he had to use all his self-belief to prove that he could make it as a footballer. Now a superstar striker for Tottenham Hotspur and England, his hard work and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5
- Points Value : 4
- Book Cover : Paperback