Non Fiction - Middle Years Accelerated Reader
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Survival In Space
April 1970: Apollo 13 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It should have been the third manned Apollo mission to land on the moon. But when an explosion on board damaged the spacecraft, it became a perilous and near-impossible ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Everest: Reaching The Roof Of The World
Everest is the world’s highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the millions of people living nearby, it has always been a magical place, known as “Goddess Mother of the World” or the “Peak of Heaven”. To ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Why We Laugh: The Science Of Giggles
Have you ever laughed at something that wasn't funny? Maybe you've laughed at a really serious moment during a film. Did you wonder why? The answer is in the science of laughter! From laughing uncontrollably in happiness to chuckling inappropriately,...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 2.0
- 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
STEM (Pride In…..)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Extraordinary Life Of Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is:
A student
A campaigner
An inspiration
Malala is known across the world for her bravery, resilience and hope in the face of terrifying adversity. From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Unbelievable Football: The Most incredible True Football Stories (You Never Knew)
Do you think you know everything there is to know about football?
Have you heard of ...
* The psychic octopus who could predict the winner?
* The Lancashire Lasses who became football's best kept secret?
* The dog detective who saved the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 5.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Why We Rage: The Science Of Anger
Have you ever flown off the handle with your best friend or sibling? Maybe you were just so angry, but you didn't really know why. The answer is in the science of rage! Whether you keep your anger bottled up or sometimes lash out without meaning to, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Hardback
Change (Pride In…….)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
What It Was Like To Be A………Viking
The Vikings were a terrifying force that changed history across the globe – from Canada all the way to Iraq. But they were merchants as well as marauders, explorers as well as adventurers. The greatest seafarers and shipbuilders of their age, they ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Southgate
Gareth Southgate was once just a boy with a big England dream. But he knew he couldn't get there without hard work. He trained every day, honed his defensive qualities and quickly became a formidable centre-back for club and country. He went on to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Football Rising Stars)
Marie-Antoinette Katoto is one of the best finishers in football. A shy character off the pitch, but an unstoppable force on it, she’s a striker that most defences fear. Raised in Paris, the record-breaking goalscorer is still only at the beginning...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Grealish
Born and bred Brummie, Jack Grealish became captain of his boyhood club Aston Villa at just 23 years old. In this gripping story, discover how Jack battled through many ups and downs, like suffering relegation, and overcame these obstacles at each ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.9
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
A Different Sort Of Normal
*The beautiful true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic - and the challenges she faced in the 'normal' world*
I'm not like the other children in my class . . . and that's an actual scientific FACT.
Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.9
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
What It Was Like To Be An……Ancient Maya
Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first ...
- ATOS Book Level : 7.0
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Fight Against War And Terrorism
Explore beyond the headlines on the topics of war and terrorism, learning how these issues are treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.
- ATOS Book Level : 7.1
- Points Value : 1
- Book Cover : Paperback
Why We Worry: The Science Of Anxiety
Can't sleep? Too many things to worry about? Or do you get lost in your mind thinking about all the ways tomorrow could go wrong? Why does this happen? The answer is in the science behind worry! From stomach aches before a big event to panic before a...
- ATOS Book Level : 7.1
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Hardback
She | He | They | Them Understanding Gender Identity
She/he/they/them. Why do we use gender pronouns? And why do some people wish to be referred to as ""they""? What is gender identity all about? Students will learn to understand these terms and the reasons behind them. They will also learn how to deal...
- ATOS Book Level : 7.1
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
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What It Was Like To Be An…….Ancient Roman
Who were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the largest empire the world has ever seen? Why were the Romans such brilliant innovators, responsible for inventions including newspapers, concrete, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 7.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Saving Endangered Animals
Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of protecting endangered animals, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.
- ATOS Book Level : 7.2
- Points Value : 1
- Book Cover : Paperback
Serena Williams
Get your head in the game with one of the greatest athletes of all time, Serena Williams.
A Life Story: This gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential figures. With striking black-and-white ...
- ATOS Book Level : 7.3
- Points Value : 7.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Black History Matters
Black history is an integral part of world history. From the injustices of the past and present, we can learn and be inspired to make the world we live in more fair, equal and just.
Black History Matters chronicles thousands of years of Black ...
- ATOS Book Level : 8.25
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
