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The New York Times bestselling Freakonomics changed the way we see the world, exposing the hidden side of just about everything. Then came SuperFreakonomics, a documentary film, an award-winning podcast, and more.
Now, with Think Like a Freak, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have written their most revolutionary book yet. With their trademark blend of captivating storytelling and unconventional analysis, they take
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Mister Max volume 1
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IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 14
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"When Max's parents leave the country without him, he must rely on his wits to get by, and before long he is running his own--rather unusual--business"--
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IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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What do you do with a problem? Especially one that follows you around and doesn't seem to be going away? Do you worry about it? Ignore it? Do you run and hide from it? This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared....
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Mister Max volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 14
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Self-reliant Max Starling, a twelve-year-old detective and problem solver, struggles to keep his identity a secret as he investigates a case of arson, while cryptic messages from his still missing parents indicate that they need rescuing.
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"Based on a career of making high-stakes, split-second decisions as a U.S. fighter pilot, The Art of Clear Thinking teaches readers to apply Hasard Lee's combat-tested techniques in everyday life. The training to become a fighter pilot is among the most competitive and difficult in the world with fewer than one in a thousand succeeding. Pushing a cutting-edge jet to its limits at over 1,000 mph means that every split-second decision can have catastrophic...
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Illuminates the scientific factors that shape the hidden patterns of a day and challenge scheduled activities, drawing on research in the disciplines of psychology, biology, and economics to share practical advice and anecdotes for promoting a richer, more engaged life.
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Real world math volume level 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Mister Max volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 14
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"Solutioneer Max Starling travels to a fictional South American country to rescue his parents who have become embroiled in a political power grab"--
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"Albert Einstein. Steve Jobs. Elon Musk. Maya Lin. These geniuses are all visual thinkers. Are you? Do you like puzzles, coding, and taking things apart? Do you write stories, act in plays, slay at Wordle? The things you are good at are clues to how your brain works. Are you good at math? Working with your hands? Are you a neat freak or a big mess? With her knack for making science easy to understand, Temple Grandin explains different types of thinkers:...
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"On a class trip, you tour a real, working ship. But what if you got locked in--alone? In this book, readers use engineering knowledge they have and gain from the main text in order to solve a series of puzzles. Once solved, they can escape from the ship! Clues are found on every page, encouraging readers to read carefully and use their critical thinking skills to find and work out each one. Simple machines, engineering drawing, cogs, and more are...
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Peg's mom has given her and Cat five important letters to mail. "She says it's because we're growing up," says Peg. And sure enough, the height marks on the wall show that they're getting taller! But there's a problem: when they get to the mailbox, they find a very big dog sitting in front of it. How can they get around or behind this scary-looking canine to mail the letters? Or could it be that they're jumping to conclusions -- and the obstacle itself...
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