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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 17
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Description
"Jules Verne's pioneering classic tells the story of the distinguished but eccentric Professor Lidenbrock, who finds a scrap of parchment in an old manuscript. A cipher, written in runes, tells of an entrance to another world - a world hidden beneath our own. So with his nephew reluctantly in tow, the Professor follows this cryptic clue down into a dormant volcano, and the further they descend, the more extraordinary the discoveries and creatures...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 17
Description
"As one of the many installments in Jules Verne's Voyage Extraordinaire series, Journey to the Center of the Earth promises high stakes and thrilling adventure. When Professor Otto Lidenbrock bought an ancient runic manuscript, which chronicles the lives of Norwegian Kings, he did not expect to learn of anything but the history of Icelandic leaders. However, upon further inspection, Lidenbrock and his nephew, Axel, find that the manuscript includes...
3) Pellucidar
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Series
Pub. Date
2002
Description
In this sequel to At the Earth's Core, return to the world of Pellucidar-an exotic, savage land at the center of the Earth, an untamed wilderness where the sun never sets. When American explorer David Innes first discovered Pellucidar, he fell under the spell of the strange world, earning the respect of many, the undying hatred of a few, and the love of the beautiful Dian. Torn from her arms by trickery, Innes vows revenge and returns to the Inner...
5) 2012
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
A geophysical team, who are investigating the effect radiation from other solar systems has on the Earth, learn that the core of the Earth is heating up and warn the President of the United States. While the leaders of the world race to build 'arks' to escape the impending doom, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc all over the world.
Series
Core knowledge volume Bk. 4
Description
"Give your child a smart start with the revised and updated What Your Fourth Grader Needs to Know How can you help your child at home? This book answers that important question and more, offering the specific shared knowledge that thousands of parents and teachers across the nation have agreed upon for American fourth graders. Featuring sixteen pages of full-color illustrations, a bolder, easier-to-follow format, and a thoroughly updated curriculum,...
9) Antarctica
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Emperor penguins, Weddell Seals, Ad�elie penguins, and other creatures of Antarctica wonder if the new visitors, who arrive in noisy helicopters and metal ships, will be friends, or harbingers of destruction.
Author
Pub. Date
2010, ©2007.
Description
"Acts of Faith is a remarkable account of growing up Muslim in America and coming to believe in religious pluralism, from one of the most prominent faith leaders in the United States. Eboo Patel's story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people, and of the world-changing potential of an interfaith youth movement."--Publisher
12) The Core
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
A team of top scientific minds from around the world are assembled to determine what has been happening to Earth. Dr. Keyes makes the startling discovery that the Earth's electromagnetic forces have begun to collapse. If the planet is to be saved, the core of the Earth needs a jump start, and Keyes assembles a team to burrow to the center of the planet and bomb the insides back into action. However, as the crew digs deeper into the Earth, the more...
14) Core and crust
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"The Earth beneath our feet feels solid and unmoving, but Earth's surface is constantly changing, and deep beneath the crust is liquid rock. From Earth's red-hot core to the highest mountain, this book explores the makeup of the planet we call home"--Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
[1995]
Description
Naked Earth offers an illuminating and thoroughly riveting account of the pioneering geophysicists of today. Around the globe, from the California desert to the Siberian tundra, the enthralling picture of inner earth emerges through their breakthrough investigations and heated debates. We learn of outdated theories that have been disproven by bold new scientific concepts, dazzling detective work, and immensely powerful technology, which have radically...
Author
Pub. Date
2017
Description
Kaplan's Praxis Prep 2017-2018 features comprehensive content review, realistic practice, and proven test-taking strategies to help you pass the Praxis tests. This updated edition includes new content and the latest exam information to help you avoid surprises on Test Day.
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Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
This book introduces young readers to the Earth's layers, from the rocky crust to the dense inner core. Plate tectonics and early continents are among the topics discussed. Color illustrations and photographs, a glossary, a bibliography, a list of useful websites, and hands-on activities and projects are also provided.
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Series
Albert Hopper science hero volume 1
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Frog--and Science Hero--Professor Albert Hopper travels with his niece Polly and nephew Tad to the center of the Earth, encountering prehistoric cavefrogs, dinosaur fossils, and Yeti on the way.
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Books in the Fantasy Field Trips series take the reader on field trips to the most unlikely of destinations! In this book, climb into our amazing drilling machine as we prepare to make a journey to the center of the Earth! Our 'tour' takes us through the various layers that make up our planet: the crust, upper and lower mantle, outer core, and finally the inner core itself. But what will we find when we get there?
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