Children's Book Blurb Sheet - Writer: Monica Belot.xlsx

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1	Book Title	Blurb Description	Associated Keywords
2	Air Traffic Control	With the help of air traffic controllers, planes can fly at the same time without crashing into each other. What tools, skills and training do controllers need to keep air travelers safe?	takeoff, pilot, runway, radar
3	Caught on Camera	After being caught vandalizing the home next door, the new kid on the block becomes friends with his forgiving, elderly neighbor.	graffiti, spray-paint, saxophone, present
4	Design It!	Elements of design are all around us. What do designers need to think about during the planning, process, and implementation of the ideas that help us communicate through graphics?	pictogram, logo, brief, package
5	DNA	DNA is the blueprint that makes up the human body, and the instructions that make the body work.	cells, genes, identity, Forensics
6	Earth Alert	As the population of the world rapidly increases, more and more "greenhouse" gases are being pumped into the atmosphere, causing a global warming effect. Learn about this dangerous consequence of human activity.	oxygen, pollution, ozone, deforestation
7	Epidemic!	Throughout history, deadly diseases have struck societies around the world. Find out about the killer diseases that have affected humans, and how they are kept under control.	bacteria, virus, pandemic, symptom
8	Escape from Xeno	Jaz is imprisoned by a race of androids, forced to repair and create new androids for them. When he finds a secret book under his bed providing instructions for a "new life", he feels the sweet rush of a possible escape.	caterpillar, magic, spaceship, crust
9	For or Against	Read and debate both sides of several contemporary issues in this informative, cartoon-filled survey of persuasive arguments.	satire, space exploration, animal breeding, intelligent machines
10	Forensics in Fire	Fire investigators find out where a fire started, how it progressed, and what caused it. Follow along with the scientific process used to reconstruct the fire scene.	arson, evidence, patterns, witnesses
11	Glaciers	Study these masses of ice and snow to learn how Earth has changed in the past and how it will change in the future.	debris, altitude, pressure, climate
12	Grandpa's Mumbling House	Sophie is unwillingly sent to stay with Grandpa for a week in his old, mumbling, grumbling house by the sea. When a dangerous fog hits the shore, Sophie learns just how much she likes Grandpa, and his creaky house!	beach, clams, chowder, fog horn
13	Into the Cold	Danny and Tara leave the house in search of Dad during a snowstorm. When they find his four-wheeler submerged in icy water, they fear for the worst.	cabin, freezing, accident, bridge
14	More Helpful Hints for Boring Moments	It is Saturday night. Everyone seems to be busy, and there is nothing fun to do. Or is there? Learn some cool activities to combat your boredom and impress your friends and family!	instructions, materials, scenario, procedure
15	Mummies All Wrapped Up	Mummies have been found all over the world. What can these preserved bodies tell us about the past?	afterlife, ceremony, treasures, Archaeology
16	Old, Tired Dog	Chris's old, loyal beagle, Ginger, is very sick. Chris and his parents debate whether or not to put her to sleep.	dilemma, suffering, doggedly, merciful
17	Space Junk	Cadet Gala is just off observation duty on Satellite Alpha when he notices a strange golden pyramid disguised as space junk. Analysis of the pyramid shows it to be a pod ready to release a dangerous Liola!	pulse, quarantine, tentacle, metallic
18	Super Structures	For centuries, people have overcome many challenges by designing and building structures to solve problems. What are some of the ways engineers find solutions to meet these challenges?	location, blueprint, material, technology
19	The Biggest Girl in the World	All of her life, Anna had been embarassed to be so different from others. That is, until she meets the famous showman, P.T. Barnum, who will change her very tall life.	exhibit, gigantic, circus, tour
20	The Fall	Zac takes a nasty tumble when he ignores Mom's warnings about sliding down the stair railings. Will he wallow in self-pity over his injuries or will a meeting with a brave paralytic inspire him to overcome them?	wheelchair, accident, moods, mope
21	The Forty Coats Man	Jerri knows her homeless friend did not commit the pig-poisoning crime of which he is accused of by her mean neighbor. Can she help prove his innocence?	lead, veterinarian, pesticide, homesick
22	The Gift	Sarah and her dad find an injured cat on the road during a storm. Will Sarah be able to find the money for the cat's operation?	farm, cancer, clinic, chores
23	Vinnie and Me	Robbie's parents take in Vinnie, a shabby foster-child who doesn't speak. Will a sailing adventure help break Vinnie's silence?	ankle-biter, dolphin, sea, sailor
24	Wait and Hope	In the year 2050, droid robots created by humans become uncooperative and dangerous, as they wage a war against their users.	programming, laser, attack, deactivate
25	You Need It!	What types of words, images, and concepts do advertisers use to get people to buy products?	appeal, ad, attention, audience
26	Avatar	Kevin finds that violence from the alternate, video game reality he uses to escape from the bullies and problems that torment him, does not work well in real life.	predator, sanctuary, kingdom, revenge
27	Black Gold	Oil has been used in many different ways over time. How is this valuable fossil fuel created and gathered?	reservoir, drilling, seismograph, rig
28	Blood Diamonds	The equisite gems that are known as symbols of beauty and love often carry a very ugly story behind them.	conflict, profit, mining, industry
29	Building Faces: Identities Restored	Learn about the processes and technology used by scientific investigators to discover the identity of a person.	skeleton, reconstruction, Forensics, characteristics
30	Cool Grinds	Josh and his stepdad, Raymond, don't get along very well. Raymond doesn't seem to understand Josh's love of skateboarding, and Josh doesn't understand Raymond's love of planting. Can they put aside their differences?	competition, ollie, potatoes, train
31	Design It Edition 2	Design is important in making a business successful. What steps need to be taken to create materials for a company?	equity, business plan, financial independence, research
32	Facing Jesse James	Josh is ashamed that his Pa isn't a fighter, like the fathers of the other boys at school. That is, until outlaw Jesse James comes to town. Josh learns that you don't have to get physical to be tough.	saloon, gunfight, bank, thieves
33	Fueling Extinction	Rainforests in Borneo and Indonesia have been destroyed to make way for rows of oil palm trees. What is palm oil, and how does the destruction of the rainforests affect the creatures that live there?	monoculture, plantation, orangutan, habitat
34	Game Over	Penn is competing for the position of outpost commander. The deciding committee has given her a simulated situation to test her patience, concentration, and creativity in the face of danger. Will she succeed?	cruiser, fighter, cockpit, battle
35	Global Food Crisis	Food is something most of us take for granted. But for many around the world, food is precious and scarce. Find out about the starvation epidemic that is so prevalent in our world today.	wealth, corruption, aid, government
36	Hunger & Excess	Malnutrition does not only affect people in poor countries. Not eating the right foods can be just as deadly as starvation.Understanding the effects of excess and malnutrition could save your life.	balanced diet, vitamin, mineral, energy
37	Koevasi	Clem's city is at war with rebels. His parents and sister have disappeared. Is his best friend AJ going to desert him too?	rubble, insignia, district, abandoned
38	My Name is Joad	Joad wants to join the Kingz, a violent neighborhood gang. Can his mother, and his own guilt, stop him?	initiation, robbery, convenience store, test
39	Stand Up!	Exploring the supporting arguments and rebuttals for various issues can influence and change the way we view things. Read about both sides of several important issues here.	vegetarian, role model, agribusiness, global warming, globalization, nuclear power
40	The Complete Survival Guide	In today’s world we’re used to having common conveniences at our fingertips. Yet, what would you do in extreme situations without food or shelter? Learn the basics of survival to find out.	physiological and psychological needs, flexibility, imagination
41	The Glass Boy	Pietro, the Glass Master's apprentice, must help his master make the most exquisite piece for the Doge next week, or else risk losing their foundry to a bet!	furnace, glass blowing, crown, creation
42	The Parting	Cousins Benji and Fizzs' mothers have been missing since their birth. When two mysterious glowing orbs appear in the sky, they may finally get an unexpected end to their mothers' disappearances.	stargazing, code, astronomy, alien
43	The Test	Janita and her friends must work together to pass a difficult survival test in order to gain apprenticeships.	riddle, cooperation, balance, magic
44	The True Cost of Food	The demand for food is a contributing factor to every environmental problem. How has this demand cost the environment, and what can we do to stop it?	global warming, animal farming, chemicals, commercial fishing, consumption
45	The Tunnel	A group of boys create a "Frankenbike" out of mixed parts, which takes them on the ride of their lives!	chamber, storm drain, treasure, stunt
46	The Wild Ones	Read about heroes who refused to accept the unacceptable and chose to make a profound difference in the lives of many.	civil rights, danger, justice, rewards, setbacks
47	The Silent	Gryph and a professor's assistant solve the mystery of a group of unresponsive, silent people, marching robotically.	melody, curse, neumes, antidote
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