Non Fiction - Middle Years Accelerated Reader
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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
Primary Black History Collection | 12 Books
All of the titles are tested for Accelerated Reader and include all the quiz information you will need on a handy label inside the front cover.
All of the titles are aimed at the Middle Years (MY) age range 9-13
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- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
Energy At The Theme Park
It's time to go to the theme park! You're looking forward to a fun day! But it's not just your own energy buzzing. Waiting for your candy floss to be made? Heat energy helps make that gooey goodness happen. Chugging up the rollercoaster hill? ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
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
Simple Machines At The Theme Park
It's time to go to the theme park! Giant rides loom around you, and countless parts are in motion. But many simple machines are at work too. See the Ferris wheel? That's a wheel and axle. Try your luck at skee-ball. You're using an inclined plane. ...
- 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
Cuddly But Deadly Animals
The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don’t try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly ...
- 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
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
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
How Long Does It Take To Make A Diamond
This book uncovers just how long it takes for a diamond to form. Learn fascinating facts about this process. Read this book to find out more about the science behind the cycle.
- 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
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
LA Llorona: The Legendary Weeping Woman Of Mexico
The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white, La Llorona, is often spotted beside bodies of water. People in Mexico and in the south-western United States have claimed to hear her wailing in the night, crying out for her drowned children. This ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
This title contains content which may be considered inappropriate for primary aged children
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
How Long Does It Take For Rubbish To Decompose?
This book uncovers just how long it takes for rubbish to decompose. Learn fascinating facts about this process. Read this book to find out more about the science behind the cycle.
- 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
Motion At The Theme Park
It's time to go to the theme park! What's at the centre of this fun-filled place? Motion! Did you feel like you were floating for a second on the rollercoaster? You can thank g-forces! Did you send the bottles flying after a game-winning throw? ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
- 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