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[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Description
When we think of intelligent creatures, we often think of vertebrates, or animals with spinal columns and relatively large brains. We don't usually think of invertebrates, or animals without a spine. But invertebrates can be astonishingly intelligent. These animals exhibit surprising feats of learning, memory, and problem-solving using their relatively simple, tiny brains some the size of a sesame seed or even smaller. In fact, some intelligent invertebrates...
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[2017]
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Drug overdosing and death from prescription painkillers and heroin are at epidemic levels in the United States. How do people become addicted to opioids and other dangerous drugs, and why? Meet the experts who study the neurology of addiction. Hear stories of addicts in recovery, and of loved ones left behind by those who died from overdosing. Discover more about the social and economic costs of overdosing and learn about scientific research to decrease...
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[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Most scientists agree that Earth is warming rapidly. Glaciers are melting and rising seawaters are submerging islands and coastal cities. In the coming decades, millions will likely have to escape extreme weather caused by climate change. Some scientists say we need to act faster and with radical new technologies now to save our planet. They propose geoengineering, or "engineering Earth," to reset our global thermostat. Ideas include thickening clouds...
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[2018]
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As a terrorism network, ISIS (the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) has attacked Westerners and non-supportive Muslims worldwide, killing and wounding thousands. Explore the roots of ISIS, how it plans attacks and recruits adherents, and global efforts to stop the group.
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[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Description
On a global scale, humans create around 2.6 trillion pounds of waste every year. None of this trash is harmlesslandfills and dumps leak toxic chemicals into soil and groundwater, while incinerators release toxic gases and particles into the air. What can we do to keep garbage from swallowing up Earth? Reducing, reusing, recycling, and upcycling are some of the answers. Learn more about the work of the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Ocean...
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[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Introduces whales, discussing their physical features, behavior, and complex communication abilities, along with a history of whaling and a description of the efforts being made by scientists around the world to save them from extinction. --
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