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Series
World eras volume 6
Publisher
Gale Group
Pub. Date
2001.
Physical Desc
xxxi, 395 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
63) The invention of murder: how the Victorians revelled in death and detection and created modern crime
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
In this fascinating exploration of murder in nineteenth century England, Judith Flanders examines some of the most gripping cases that captivated the Victorians and gave rise to the first detective fiction. Murder in the nineteenth century was rare. But murder as sensation and entertainment became ubiquitous, with cold-blooded killings transformed into novels, broadsides, ballads, opera, and melodrama-even into puppet shows and performing dog-acts....
Author
Publisher
Research & Education Association
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
vi, 714 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"Teacher candidates seeking certification to become social studies teachers in Texas public schools must take the TExES Social Studies 7-12 (232) test...[and] our prep provides extensive coverage of the exam's seven domains and 26 competencies. In addition to a thorough review, this test prep features a diagnostic test and 2 full-length practice tests (1 in the book and 1 online at the REA Study Center) that deal with every type of question, subject...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 340 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"For at least forty years, Calvin Trillin has commiteed blatant acts of funniness all over the place"--Jacket flap. A collection of Trillin's writings, arranged roughly by category.
66) All about coding
Author
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A brief history of how coding got started and thoughts on how it might be used in future applications.
68) All about robots
Author
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Learn what a robot is, how they funtion, and what the future of technology may bring.
69) Nuclear power
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Following a student conducting research, the reader learns about nuclear power as an energy source. This exciting title covers the history of nuclear power, its pros and cons, how we use nuclear power today, and how we may use it in the future.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Totally Amazing Facts About Outrageous Inventions is the perfect treat for kids with an appetite for "Did you know...?" More than 100 facts about everything from toothbrushes, airplanes, and flush toilets to animation, ice cream, and crayons are served up in photo-packed design sure to engage reluctant readers.
73) Electricity
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explains the main scientific principles of electricity and presents experiments to show how it works.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Gabi's garden needs some help. Where to begin? Gabi and her best friend Adi use if/then statements to decide what to plant, what to water, and what to pick! These scientific thinkers find ways every day to use computer coding concepts to make work and play more fun!"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Best friends Adi and Gabi love to play with Adi's toy train. Round and round it goes-choo choo! Watching it loop the track gives the girls an idea. These scientific thinkers use their computer coding knowledge to put the train to work!"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Computer coding in the kitchen? Yes! Best friends Gabi and Adi are baking a special birthday treat-and making a recipe is a lot like creating a function in a computer code. These scientifically minded junior programmers are always on the lookout for ways to work coding concepts into their day with Code Play!"--
Author
Series
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Do you know how your favorite video game works? Computer instructions called code bring the characters, challenges, and stories in the game to life. Learn what animation is and how it works. Discover how games are designed, coded, and tested. Then try it out for yourself! Use the link in this book to complete fun online activities.
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