Elaine Scott
Author
Language
English
Description
Many things come with instructions. Unfortunately, money isn't one of them. Most people learn how to use it-or lose it-by trial and error. Dollars & Sense is a basic operating instruction manual for money that will teach readers about the history of money, the way our American economy works, and how to make important decisions about personal finance. From skulls, sheep, and shells as barter in ancient civilizations to credit, interest, and collateral...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Full of captivating, kid-friendly information, Our Moon covers everything from the newest theories on how the moon formed, to the recent, startling discovery of water on its surface and the very real possibility of future moon colonies. Illustrated with full-color photographs and packed with fun facts, this is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the moon. Includes glossary, bibliography, and index"--
5) Friends!
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs introduce some friends and the activities they share and provide discussion of how friends can help each other, share secrets, and solve their disagreements.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Describes the 2010 mining accident in San José, Chile, in which thirty-three men became trapped underground for over sixty days, and details the rescue efforts and the worldwide media coverage of the event.
9) Twins!
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Viking, Published by Penguin Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"The newest book from science writer, Elaine Scott, introduces young readers to New Horizons, the space ship that NASA built to explore Pluto and the fringes of our solar system."--
15) Poles apart
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
17) Choices
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
c1989
Language
English
Description
After football fever causes seventeen-year-old Beth to become an unwitting participant in the vandalism of a rival high school, her fight for her civil rights brings her both disillusionment and a recognition of new loyalties.