Lee Slater
1) Navy SEALs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces readers to Navy SEALs. Engaging text explores the SEALs' history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Qualifications needed to become a Navy SEAL, training such as the Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School and the three phases of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, the life of a SEAL, and cutting-edge technology and weapons...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Follow the familyѫs story from Denmark where Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys in his Billund Carpentry Shop and Lumberyard to the companyѫs evolution to the LEGO company. Christiansen and his sons Godtfred, Karl, and Gerhardt purchase a machine that makes plastic toys, and create the LEGO brick, and his grandson Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen expands to LEGOLAND. Learn how LEGO bricks are made, who came up with the name, how the family name...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn about the innovators of the Slinky, the James family, following the story from Richard Jamesѫs childhood and engineering education at Penn State University where he married Betty Mattas to his naval engineering career at William Cramp & Sons and the accident with a tension spring that led to Slinky
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn about the builder of board games, Milton Bradley, following his childhood, his early entrepreneurial work creating and selling stationery, his drafting education at Harvard, his first business creating and selling lithographs, and how these experiences came together when he formed the Milton Bradley Company and created the Game of Life
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Learn about the developer of the Barbie doll, Ruth Handler, following her early work with her husband Elliott making and selling plastic products, their collaboration with Harold Matson to form Mattel, Handlerѫs inspiration for a new kind of doll, and the companyѫs introduction of Barbie in 1959
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces readers to Pararescue Jumpers. Engaging text explores the Pararescue Jumpers's history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Qualifications needed to become a Pararescue Jumper, training such as the Pararescue Physical Ability and Stamina Test and the Pipeline, the life of a Pararescue Jumper, and cutting-edge technology...
8) Army Rangers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces readers to the Army Rangers. Engaging text explores the Army Rangers's history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The Ranger Creed, qualifications needed to become a Ranger, training such as the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program and the three phases of Ranger School, the life of a Ranger, and cutting-edge technology...
9) Delta Force
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces readers to Delta Force. Engaging text explores the Delta Forces's history, declassified missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Training such as the Operator Training Course, unique skill sets, cutting-edge technology and weapons, and the life of a Delta Force operative are covered. Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and...
11) Green Berets
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces an elite group of soldiers, the Green Berets, discussing their history, missions, training, and equipment.
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Learn about the builder of board games, Milton Bradley, following his childhood, his early entrepreneurial work creating and selling stationery, his drafting education at Harvard, his first business creating and selling lithographs, and how these experiences came together when he formed the Milton Bradley Company and created the Game of Life.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines the remarkable life of John Lasseter. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, and education, his career as a movie producer and director, and his famous works. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, fast facts, list of famous works, and a critical evaluation activity.Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Learn about the developer of the Barbie doll, Ruth Handler, following her early work with her husband Elliott making and selling plastic products, their collaboration with Harold Matson to form Mattel, Handler's inspiration for a new kind of doll, and the company's introduction of Barbie in 1959.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creators of Crayolas, cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith. Follow their story from childhood, their early work at Edwin's father's Peekskill Chemical Works, and the company's evolution into the Binney & Smith Company. Binney and Smith create a wax pencil, slate pencils, and dustless chalk, culminating in the invention of the Crayola. Learn how Crayolas are made, who came up with the name,...
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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher. Lonely Planet's Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand is your passport to the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Spot seals and laze on golden sands along the Abel Tasman Coast Track; explore The Lord of the Rings scenery on Tongariro Northern Circuit; and tramp through ancient rainforest and along gnarly ridges on the Lake Waikaremoana...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the American Girl doll, Pleasant Rowland. Follow the story of Rowland as she creates American Girl from the original historical dolls to the updated American Girl of the Year and American Girl of Today to Truly Me and BeForever. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline...