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Nicola Barber
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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'Tomb Explorers' examines the hunt for and discovery of ancient tombs, and the valuable treasures they hold, whether that be gold and jewels, or important artifacts that offer us a window on to the past. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Tomb Explorers' offers a cross curricular mix of science & technology and history & civilizations, with a fun, dramatic approach. Tombs covered in the book include that of Tutankhamun, the Sumerian royal tombs...
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Language
English
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Description
Both genetic engineering and cloning have many applications and are now widely used in medicine, industry, and agriculture. In genetic engineering particular genes are manipulated or transferred from one living thing to another for a specific purpose. This process produces a completely new set of genes. Cloning is a form of genetic engineering that produces exact copies. A clone is an organism that is an exact genetic copy of another. For supporters...
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Language
English
Description
Israel and Palestine have long been embroiled in a battle for territory claimed by the other. The conflict does not show signs of being resolved anytime soon. Readers take a look at the Arab-Israeli conflict from both sides of the issue. With new knowledge, they can better understand why this conflict has gone on for as long as it has, what has been done to resolve it, and what could potentially be next for this controversial part of the world.
4) Afghanistan
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In Afghanistan, you will learn that Afghanistan is one of the least economically developed countries in the world. The economy is based on agriculture, but much of the land suitable for farming has been damaged by drought, deforestation, and war.
5) Extra Yarn
Author
Language
English
Description
This is the story of how a young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community. This modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.
6) Rome
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses the events and people that have shaped the city of Rome, its history, architecture, notable sights, economy, culture, and way of life.
13) World War I
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of World War I, including the important players, battles, and consequences.
Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Discusses the principal causes and events of World War I and considers what the outcome might have been for the participants and subsequent history had different decisions been made at crucial times before, during, and after the war.