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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"How do the best basketball players go from playing pick-up games on a neighborhood court to scoring big-time contracts in the NBA and WNBA? With hard work and determination! Discover the paths players take to turn their street ball and high school hoop dreams into college and professional careers"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Computer hacks and stolen data make headline news. Who understands these attacks? Who works to prevent new ones? Cybersecurity professionals do. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will explore how STEAM topics--science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math--can lead to a job in this exciting field.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The human brain is a powerful organ. There s so much we don t know about how it works; what we do know is astounding. For example, information in your brain can move as fast as 265 miles (425 km) per hour faster than a racecar! This truly entertaining and informative volume is full of fascinating facts about the human brain for the brain surgeons of tomorrow. They ll learn how we know about the brain, what we re trying to learn, and even the basics...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Description
A behind-the-scenes tour of ten ways to earn a living in the world of sports and recreation, including practical tips on how to prepare for each career.
9) Police force
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Who is brave enough to stand up against criminals who break the law? Imagine facing an armed robber alone and without backup. Police officers find themselves in these kinds of situations all the time. It is their job to maintain law and order on the streets and keep the peace in communities"--p. [4] of cover.
About the Defend and protect series: "Many men and women feel called to serve their country in the armed forces. They join the countless ranks...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A deadly gun hidden in lipstick, secret messages in invisible ink, a cat fitted with a listening device: which of these were used in undercover operations? Read on and find out! Undercover operations feature some amazing gadgets, but there is more to undercover work than high-tech gizmos. Going undercover is risky and dangerous. Around the world, the armed forces, secret services, police, and other organizations send men and women on hazardous undercover...
11) Navy
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The job of a navy is to control and defend the seas around its country's shores, to keep the sea lanes open and safe for merchant ships, and to protect the country's interests overseas. The crew of a navy warship may be called upon to face danger in a hostile environment far from home. It takes courage, skill, and teamwork to do this job. It also requires professionalism and people who take pride in their work"--p. [4] of cover.
12) Special forces
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Special forces teams are trained to deal with unpredictable situations. Imagine being dropped from a helicopter in the dead of night above hostile enemy territory. Imagine being responsible for the safety of your team. If any one of you makes a mistake, your whole team might be captured by a deadly and ruthless enemy"--p. [4].
About the Defend and protect series: "Many men and women feel called to serve their country in the armed forces. They join...
13) Army
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Who is trained to risk their life in the name of their country? Who is prepared to use weapons to defend and protect others? Who will go on long tours of duty, far from home, living in rough-and-ready conditions? The answer to all these questions is the men and women in the army. The army is the land-based branch of the mlitary or armed forces"--p. [4].
About the Defend and protect series: "Many men and women feel called to serve their country in...
14) Firefighter
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about firefighters. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
15) Nurse
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a nurse. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included"--
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