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Author
Series
Fourteenth goldfish volume 1
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Ellie's scientist grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging, and consequently has turned into a teenager--which makes for complicated relationships when he moves in with Ellie and her mother, his daughter.
Author
Series
Fourteenth goldfish volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
When thirteen-year-old Ellie's Grandpa Melvin, a world-renowned scientist in the body of a fourteen-year-old boy, comes for an extended visit, he teaches her that experimenting--and failing--is part of life.--
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A charming storybook collection of sweet tales based on the Netflix series starring Ada Twist--perfect for read-alouds or bedtime! Revisit some of your favorite episodes of the Netflix series, in print for the first time, with this gifty storybook collection. Each of the 12 stories retells a beloved episode from the show, making it perfect for group read-alouds or when it's time to settle down for bed." --Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Questioneers (Chapter books) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When Rosie Revere's Uncle Ned gets a little carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it's up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what's the best plan for getting him down?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Cece, a budding and inquisitive scientist, and her equally curious best friend Isaac conduct experiments to see whether Cece's dog Einstein will eat his vegetables.
6) Bird count
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An excited young girl and her mother carefully participate in the Christmas Bird Count as part of a team of citizen scientists, tallying birds found in different habitats near their home. Includes facts about birding and why the Christmas Bird Count is important.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Do you dare to join a fearless trio of trick-or-treaters who visit the mysterious home of an eccentric scientist? Along with owls, pumpkins, and helpful robots, they discover that a little bravery and some LEGO creativity can make a frightfully fun night"--
8) Frankenslime
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Victoria and her assistant, her dog Igor, set out to make amazing slime, but one night their creation unexpectedly comes to life.
11) I am Mr. Spock
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Learn about Mr. Spock, science officer aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
It is 1943, and 11-year-old Dewey Kerrigan is traveling west on a train to live with her scientist father--but no one will tell her exactly where he is. When she reaches Los Alamos, New Mexico, she learns why: he's working on a top secret government program.
Author
Series
Secret Explorers volume 14
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Sent to explore a network of caves in India, Leah the biology expert and Cheng the geology expert soon discover there's more to this daring mission than meets the eye.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids, an imprint of Page Street Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
When Nova eats Earth's Sun, panicked scientists from around the world tell her why they need it back and using a little girl's suggestion, Nova is happy to help. Includes glossary and facts about the sun.
15) Valenslime
Author
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Ever since Victoria Franken brought her slime to life she and Goop have been great friends, but after realizing on Valentine's Day that while she had many friends, Goop only had her, she tries to create a new slime friend for him.
Author
Series
Data Set volume 10
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Bunsen goes up against his ultimate nemesis, Dr. Von Naysayer, to settle their long-standing feud, once and for all.
Author
Series
The Inventors (Morgen) volume 1
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-olds George, the very unlucky third Lord of Devonshire, and his neighbor, scientist Ada Byron, join forces against a nefarious group of criminals who steal the map to a priceless family heirloom.--Provided by Publisher.
18) The pirate's eye
Author
Series
Stitch Head volume 2
Publisher
tiger tales
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When the Mad Professor suddenly leaves Castle Grotteskew, Stitch Head, the Creature, and the girl Arabella suddenly find themselves in charge of the Castle but an innocent game of pirates leads them to a plot by the evil Freakfinder, who still wants to control the Professor's monsters.
Author
Series
Stitch Head volume 1
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Stitch Head. Mad Professor Erasmus's first creation, has never been outside of Castle Grotteskew. But when an evil entertainer comes to town and causes chaos. Stitch Head is thrown into the adventure of an almost-lifetime!"--
Author
Series
My weirdest school volume 9
Publisher
Harper, An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this ninth book in the new My Weirdest School series, Miss Universe is coming to Ella Mentry School! Her real name is Miss Tracy, and she's a retired scientist who will teach the students about planets and the solar system. But what happens when A.J. is cast as the planet Uranus in the school play?"-- Amazon.
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