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COVID-19 has taken the entire world by storm. Many of the smartest people on Earth have been working to find treatments, a vaccine, and ultimately, a cure. So what exactly is COVID-19? What is a "coronavirus"? Where did the disease come from? How do you know if you have it? How is it treated? How do you stop yourself from getting it or passing it on to others? Learn all about the answers to these questions, and one more question on everyone's mind:...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines the efforts of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic such as working with an unknown pathogen, PPE and equipment shortages, having to quarantine away from family, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Are you ready to live in a world without handshakes or hugs from anyone outside your home? What about "going to school" via your laptop in your living room? Are you taking your dance class on an iPad? These are just some of the adjustments people have had to make in trying to stop the spread of COVID-19. But what are the best ways to enjoy our lives and interact with friends without socializing in person? Readers will explore how our social lives...
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In early 2020, the United States lost about 25 billion dollars a day during the economic shutdown caused by COVID-19. Millions of people lost their jobs as thousands of businesses shut down, either temporarily or permanently. How are governments helping people-and businesses-stay afloat? Will there be permanent changes even after the virus is gone? During this "Big Pause," pollution levels have dropped in many areas of the world-but will that last?...
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COVID-19 has shut down most people's normal lives. But grocery stores are still open, mail is still delivered, and restaurants are offering meals via delivery. None of this would be possible without the people who are still going to work every day, exposing themselves to the virus so that others can stay home. Most importantly, healthcare workers are doing all they can-putting their own lives at risk-to treat and save those who have contracted the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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590L
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"Addresses the social and emotional needs of kids during the COVID-19 pandemic: their fears, anxieties, and how to manage stress in various ways. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index." --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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640L
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"A kid-friendly look at the economic and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as why businesses are closed, why people are losing jobs, and how the environment is being (positively) impacted in the absence of industry. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index." --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic from its emergence in Wuhan, China, to its worldwide spread. Actions by different countries to slow its spread such as lockdowns, facemasks, social distancing, and widespread testing are examined.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines measures taken to combat COVID-19 such as lockdowns and closing of businesses and the economic consequences of these acts such as the permanent closing of retail stores, loss of income, discarding of farm products, record unemployment, the increase in use of social services such as food banks, and the relief brought by the HEROES Act.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines actions of national leaders to combat the spread of COVID-19 such as the Trump Administration's declaration of a public health emergency and creation of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, the WHO's pandemic declaration, and the actions of national governors and global leaders to stop the spread.
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COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments looks at the ways people were treated for COVID-19 and the development and distribution of the vaccine. It examines new advances in antiviral drugs and vaccine technology. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines efforts to maintain the functions of daily life while isolating and social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. Stay at home orders, school closings, working and shopping from home, distance learning, and family events are covered, as are the mental and physical health challenges and the economic impacts of isolated life.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Provides brief information on how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 spreads, as well as offers prevention guidelines for ways children can do their part to slow the spread. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index. In just a few short months, COVID-19 has drastically altered the world as we...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Looks at front-line workers in the COVID-19 pandemic, such as doctors, nurses, store workers, and delivery people who are all helping in everyday life. Additional features include informative captions, interesting factual sidebars, suggested activities, a phonetic glossary, resources for further research, information about the author, and an index. In just a few short months, COVID-19 has drastically altered the world as we know it. With so much unknown...
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COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of children around the world. In this Level 2 reader, children will learn how COVID-19 spreads, and how to stop the spread of the virus. They will also learn how their actions are helping to keep hospitals from getting too busy. Included is a step-by-step guide on how children can wash their hands to kill a virus.
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COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of children around the world. In this Level 1 reader, children will learn how COVID-19 spreads, and how to stop the spread of the virus. They will also learn how their actions are helping to keep hospitals from getting too busy. Included is a step-by-step guide on how children can wash their hands to kill a virus.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic hit researchers' plans, discussion swiftly turned to adapting research methods for a locked-down world. The 'big three' methods — questionnaires, interviews and focus groups — can only be used in a few of the same ways as before the pandemic. Researchers around the world have responded in diverse, thoughtful and creative ways — from adapting their data collection methods, to fostering researcher resilience and rethinking...
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