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Hack Attack

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432791

After a hacker breaches the school’s grading system and gives students failing grades, Grady Hopkins wants to set the record straight. Along with coders Ava and Marco, Grady follows a trail of IP addresses as he searches for the perpetrator. Will they find the truth before everyone flunks sixth grade?

Gamer Bandit

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432784

When a mysterious lunch thief leaves behind a card with a website address, Ava Rhodes can’t help but check it out. After the site leads her to a really boring online video game, she’s even more determined. Can GPS tracking help Ava and her friends find the thief? Or will more lunches go missing?

School Spirit

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432821

When weird noises in the school’s media center have students spooked, Marco Martinez is on the case. Marco writes up a code to alert him of any ghost-like activity. But does he have more than ghosts to be afraid of?

12 Scientists Who Changed the World

Orlin Richard (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432425

Showcases the work and achievements of 12 of the world’s most influential scientists. Each spread contains fascinating facts about each scientist and how their accomplishments helped change the world.

I'll Be a Veterinarian

Connie Colwell Miller (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538639

A young boy pretends to be a veterinarian while playing with a friend after school, showing what it's like to be a professional veterinarian. Includes hands-on activity and glossary of veterinarian terms.

I'll Be a Paleontologist

Connie Colwell Miller (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538622

A young boy and his friends dig in their sandbox and pretend to be real paleontologists digging up dinosaur bones, showing what it's like to be a professional paleontologist. Includes hands-on activity and glossary of paleontology terms.

Blizzard!

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539940

This photo-illustrated book describes what a makes a winter storm a blizzard, how blizzards affect people, and highlights some historic blizzards. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to winter storms. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Earthquake!

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539957

This photo-illustrated book describes how earthquakes happen, how quakes affect people, and highlights some historic earthquakes. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to quakes. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Hurricane!

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539971

This photo-illustrated book describes hurricanes, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones and typhoons. Explains how hurricanes are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to hurricanes. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Flood!

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539964

This photo-illustrated book describes flash floods, regional floods, and storm surges. Explains how floods are predicted, what can be done to help prevent them, and how to stay safe in areas prone to flooding. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Wildfire!

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539995

This photo-illustrated book describes wildfires, including forest fires, grass fires, and bush fires. Explains how these fires are started, what conditions create a crisis, and steps taken to put fires out. Also includes information on staying safe and preventing wildfires. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Tornado!

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539988

This photo-illustrated book describes tornados, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones. Explains how tornados are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to tornados. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Phones 100 Years Ago

Alison Lassieur (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533429

A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses turn-of-the-century telephones and how they looked and worked much differenlty from the early 1900s to today. Includes “What’s Different?” photo quiz.

Rough and Smooth

Emily Dawson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533290

A level A Amicus Reader that compares and contrasts common rough and smooth objects, both in nature and man-made. Includes comprehension activity.

Summer and Winter

Emily Dawson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533306

A level A Amicus Reader that compares and contrasts summer and winter in different climates around the world. Includes comprehension activity.

Animals with Speed

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533153

Highlights animals with speed records, including the fastest land mammal, fastest digger, fastest swimmer, and more. Includes comprehension activity.

Hard and Soft

Emily Dawson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533283

A level A Amicus Reader that compares and contrasts common hard and soft objects, both in nature and man-made. Includes comprehension activity.

Energy

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533030

Describes how various forms of energy are used with everyday examples. Includes experiments.

Magnets

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533047

Describes how magnets work and gives examples of everyday uses of magnets. Includes experiments.

Push and Pull

Emily Dawson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533054

Describes the forces of push and pull using everyday objects such as strollers and wagons. Includes experiments.

Simple Machines

Jo Ann Early Macken (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533061

Describes how simple machines are used in construction and how they make work easier. Includes experiments.

Toys

Jo Ann Early Macken (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533078

Simply describes the forces of friction and other physics concepts using common toys such as bicycles and yo-yos. Includes experiments.

The Dinosaur Museum

Jo Ann Early Macken (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533092

Describes how dinosaur fossils are found, prepared, and displayed in museums, and what you might see at a dinosaur museum. Includes visual literacy activity.

Animal Clothing

Emily Dawson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533146

Compares different animal coverings such as shells, feathers, fur, and scales. Includes comprehension activity.

Save Energy Every Day

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607535492

Introduces the concept of energy, how we use it, and earth friendly ways kids can help conserve it and save the earth on a daily basis.