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Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that every time you watch a baseball game, you are watching some great examples of physics in action? Why exactly does the amount of spin on a pitch determine how far a ball can be hit? And what's the scientific reason that using pine tar on the bat makes it easier to grip? Learn all about the science behind America's favorite pastime in this fact-fil led Level 3 Ready-to-Read!
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The Rabbids are invading an art museum in this hilarious Level 3 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode. No matter where they go, the Rabbids bring their special brand of chaos, and this time two of them are headed to the museum with black markers in hand! Artistic expression takes on a whole new meaning as the Rabbids scribble on priceless works of art, on the museum guards, on the walls, and even on themselves!
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
After Marcella takes a trip to the fair, Raggedy Ann and Andy and the other dolls decide to create their own fair. They ride down slides and play carnival games, but then Raggedy Andy falls out the window! Can Raggedy Ann find a way to save her brother?
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Learn the science behind the fun of amusement parks in this nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that a rollercoaster does not need an engine or power source of its own? And how exactly does a bumper car go without gas?
12) Mae Jemison
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A biography of Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut.--
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
True story of six women, Jean Jennings, Kay McNulty, Frances Bilas, Ruth Lichterman, Betty Snyder, and Marlyn Wescoff, who programmed the ENIAC computer as part of a secret WWII mission. They learned to program the computer without any software, instructions or tools (none existed.). --
16) Duke Kahanamoku
Author
Publisher
Paw Prints
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Description
"He is often referred to as 'the father of surfing' and 'the human fish.' Duke Kahanamoku helped make surfing a popular sport around the world -- and once saved eight people using his surfboard! Not only that, he won five Olympic medals for the United States. Duke Kahanamolu proves you can build a career doing something that you love. You should meet Duke!"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Paw Prints
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, originally wanted to call his comic strip Li'l Folks? Or that many of the characters in A Charlie Brown Christmas were voiced by regular kids from the producer's neighborhood? Now you can become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang!
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that Harriet Tubman was a spy during the Civil War? Or that a man named Robert Smalls used secret hand signals to escape slavery by taking over a Confederate ship? Find out about these heroes and many more in this book!" --Page 4 of cover.
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