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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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From kinetic to heat, readers will explore energy, how it works, and the various kinds in this stimulating book! Fossil fuels, potential energy, nuclear energy, wind and wave energy, and recycling are some of the topics that are discussed through a variety of intriguing facts, stunning photos and charts, and supportive text. Readers will feel confident in their understanding of the content with the accommodating glossary, index, and hands-on lab activity!...
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What does physics have to do with favorite sports? Readers will use baseball, basketball, football, and other sports to learn about the science behind sports; the Magnus effect, topspin and backspin, center of gravity, and more. Many of these high-interest sports experiments can be used to motivate students to participate in a science fair project.
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Unlock the secrets of circuits, batteries, and magnets. Readers will learn all about current, static charges, motors, and more. All they need are some common household materials. If readers are interested in competing in a science fair, they can get many great ideas that will help them create a unique, award-winning science project.
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How can you tell if a moving object is accelerating? Why are pulleys used to lift objects? Can you observe weightlessness in everyday situations? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, readers can learn the answers to these questions and more. If readers are interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
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How are sounds produced? Does light travel in a specific path? Are all shadows black? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, readers can learn the answers to these questions and more. If readers are interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
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Do the properties of metal change when heated? Why do some objects float in water while others sink? Can you measure the density of a gas? Using easy-to-find materials and the scientific method, readers can learn the answers to these questions and more. If readers are interested in competing in science fairs, this book contains great suggestions and ideas for further experiments.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Its lights flash. Its sirens blare. This ambulance is on the move! What are an ambulance's lights and sirens for? And who rides in the back of an ambulance? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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You push a swing. Your brother pulls a wagon. Forces are at work all around you. But what exactly is a force? And how do forces act on different objects? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series, part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!
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An airplane soars through the sky. A wind gust blows through the leaves. Objects are in motion all around you. But what makes objects move? And what are some different ways that objects move? Read this book to find out! Learn all about matter, energy, and forces in the Exploring Physical Science series, part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics...