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Provides access to the printed True Book series in the form of eBooks. There are also accompanying videos and other activities to supplement the books. This is a great resource for elementary students, in grades 3 to 6, doing research on science or social studies topics.
1) Last pick
Author
Series
Last pick volume 1
Publisher
First Second Books, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing Holdings Limited Partnership
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Three years ago, aliens invaded Earth and abducted everyone they deemed useful. The only ones spared were those too young, too old, or too "disabled" to be of value. Living on Earth under the aliens' harsh authoritarian rule, humanity's rejects do their best to survive. Their captors never considered them a threat--until now. Twins Sam and Wyatt are ready to chuck their labels and start a revolution. It's time for the kids last picked to step into...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A queer sci-fi novel about a marriage of convenience between a Mars politician and an Earth refugee. In the wake of an environmental catastrophe, January, once a principal in London's Royal Ballet, has become a refugee in Tharsis, the terraformed colony on Mars. There, January's life is dictated by his status as an Earthstronger--a person whose body is not adjusted to lower gravity and so poses a danger to those born on, or naturalized to, Mars....
3) Eden
Author
Publisher
Humanoids, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The world is dying. As government and the environment crumble, humanity's only hope is Eden, a newly discovered Earth-like planet unspoiled by the folly of man. Massive Edencorp spaceships begin to shuttle millions of people lucky enough to be chosen by the lottery to the bright future of Eden... but a bright future for whom?" --
4) Zero gravity
Author
Series
Astronaut Academy volume 1
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Hakata Soy's past won't stay in the past! This former space hero is doing his best to keep his head down at Astronaut Academy. Things aren't going so great, though. The most popular girl in school has it in for him. His best friend won't return his calls. And his new roommate is a complete jock who only cares about Fireball. Hakata just wants to make a fresh start. But how will he find time to study Antigravity Gymnastics and Tactical Randomness...
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