Sarah Eason
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Ruling queens and politicians are not unusual today, but the stories of their ancestors are often lost in time. This amazing book brings the remarkable lives of ruling women to light, examining the historic evidence that women have always been great and powerful leaders. Discover rulers throughout history, from the most powerful women in Europe, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife to one king and mother to two others, to Mandukhai Katan, Mongol ruler...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"There were many real-life female fighters who wowed the ancient and modern worlds with their bravery and skills. This exciting book dives into the history of women who bravely fought--some to the death! Read about Cynane, the half-sister of Alexander the Great, who became the super-slayer of the ancient Greeks, and the rebel fighters Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, who repelled a stronger army and ruled Vietnam for three years."--
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"Discover how cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art technology are the weapons of choice when profiling a criminal. Read true-crime stories, find out how science is changing the world of crime profiling, and learn how scientists and crime agencies work together to profile criminals with science and technology. Then discover how you could build a career in criminal profiling."--
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"Discover how cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art technology are the weapons of choice when tracking a killer. Read true-crime stories, find out how forensics is changing the world of homicide investigation, and learn how scientists and crime agencies work together to track and stop killers with science and technology. Then discover how you could build a career in tracking killers"--Back cover.
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"A rare and deadly disease, Ebola is one of a number of different viruses that have 'jumped' from animals to humans. This informative book shows how scientists studied the virus and began working on treatments and vaccines that will not only make Ebola less deadly, but will further the knowledge of other diseases"--Provided by publisher.
7) Army Careers
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Do you have the necessary skills to make you a candidate for a career in the army? This informative book introduces you to the jobs armies do, what the recruiting process is like, and what it takes to make a successful "foot soldier." Profiles and real life stories of people who work in different positions in the army will help you picture whether one of these is the job for you.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Fakes are objects or stories that seem real, but are not. Hoaxes are tricks that deceive people into believing things that are not true. From giants and lake monsters to lost princesses, follow along and gather evidence to find out why fakes and hoaxes capture the minds of so many.
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This fascinating and informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environments of the Arctic and Antarctic. Useful tips tell you how to shelter from blizzards, what you can, and shouldn't, eat, what materials are available in frozen lands for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in polar regions.
11) Cold Case Closed
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In this exciting exploration of crime science, readers will discover how cutting-edge science and state-of-the-art technology are the weapons of choice in the battle to solve cold cases.
With true-crime stories, a captivating design, and packed with information, readers will be gripped by the work of scientists and crime agencies in this high-interest and engaging read.
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Today, cybercrime is an enormous problem and one that threatens our future security.
But we have two awesome weapons with which to fight it: science and technology. This exciting book explores the work of scientists and crime agencies in their battles to hunt hackers and crack cybercrimes. True-crime stories bring the mysterious world of cybercrime and its technological threats to life in this fascinating read.
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Espionage is one of the biggest modern-day threats to our security, so what can we do to stop it?
This intriguing book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and stop spies and fight ever-changing battles in the secretive world of spying. Full of real spy stories that shook the world, this high-interest read will keep readers gripped.
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Earth is under threat.
Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones-it's time to take eco action! Readers will discover how environmental action is protecting our natural world and how organizations everywhere are taking action to help protect our planet. Readers will also learn how they too can take eco action and help save planet Earth.
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Acts of terror cause devastation, which is why crime agencies use everything at their disposal to stop them.
This fascinating book explains how the most brilliant scientific minds are employed in counterterrorism, and how state-of-the art technology is their weapon of choice when battling terrorists. Full of fascinating facts and true-crime stories, this is a crime-science book that will keep readers turning the pages.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In 2018, the entire town of Paradise, California was devastated by a wildfire, which came to be called the Camp Fire. Based on the experiences of many wildfire victims, this fictional story follows Toni and her family who flee their home in Paradise and must move to Sacramento afterward, where they attempt to rebuild their lives. Interspersed with facts and case studies about the different ways wildfires start and spread, this narrative tells a story...
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Cancer is not just one disease. There are many types of cancer, and research to find cures owes much to the microscope and the study of cells. This detailed book looks at how, over time, this much-feared group of diseases has become more understood, more treatable with advanced technology, and ultimately more curable.