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littleBits Gizmos & Gadgets kits

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littleBits is an award-winning modular electronics platform that has put the power of electronics in the hands of everyone. Just snap them together—no soldering, programming, or wiring needed.
Please ensure that all components are included when returning kit.

Find Invention Guide here:
http://d2q6sbo7w75ef4.cloudfront.net/littleBits-GGK2-invention-guide.pdf

Captain Sonar

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At the bottom of the ocean, no one will hear you scream!

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Other
Play Time: 
60 min.
Captain Sonar

Makey Takey: Space Systems & Cycles

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This kit is designed to be used as the culminating class project to address the Next Gen. Science MS-ESS1-1 standard: Develop and use a model of the Earth-Sun-Moon to describe the cyclical patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. The lesson plan can be found later in the record.

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Makey Takey: Space Systems & Cycles

NOVA: Hunting the Elements (2012)

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Where do nature's building blocks, called the elements, come from? They're the hidden ingredients of everything in our world, from the carbon in our bodies to the metals in our smartphones.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
02:00
NOVA: Hunting the Elements

Sphero SPRK+ Power Pack

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The SPRK+ Power Pack™ lets you charge, store, and carry SPRK+ robots by the dozen. Built with an integrated cooling system, your robots can charge safely all from one place. Included with the Power Pack are 12 shiny new SPRK+ robots, Turbo Covers, maze tape, and protractors, so the activities can get started anytime, anywhere.
What's In the Box:
Power Pack Charging Case with 7.5 foot power adapter cable
12x Sphero SPRK+
12x Inductive charging base with USB charging cables
12x Clear Turbo covers
12x Maze tape, 360 degree protractors

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War Horse

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THIS IS A KINDLE WHISPERSYNC EBOOK/AUDIOBOOK COMBINATION

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Lexile: 
580L
Length: 
04:00
War Horse

Green Screen Stand

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The Impact 12' Background Support System will support seamless paper up to 11' in width, as well as accommodate the 12' width of any brand of muslin background. Total weight distributed across the length of the crossbar should not exceed 20 lb.
The system consists of 2 heavy-duty professional support stands with 3 positive locking knobs and tubular legs, a sturdy 4 piece crossbar that snaps together with positive button locking devices, and a heavy-duty canvas carry bag.

Green Screen Backdrop

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The 9 x 10' Chroma Green Digital Background from Westcott is the perfect addition to any studio that needs chroma key. The convenient size is good for small groups or individual, full-length shots. The background features a pole pocket and grommets on all four sides for easy hanging.
See record for Green Screen Stand if you need the support for hanging the screen.

One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

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Copies: 6

In this emotional and thought-provoking book of poetry, bestselling author Nikki Grimes finds inspiration from poets of the Harlem Renaissance. Moved by the evocative verse of legendary writers from the era, Grimes has composed gorgeous new poetry with timely themes for today. By using the "Golden Shovel" poetic form, she has created wholly original poems based on the works of master poets like Langston Hughes, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Jean Toomer, and others who enriched history during the Harlem Renaissance.

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One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance

Not As We Know It

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Copies: 6

Twins Jamie and Ned do everything together, from watching their favorite show, Star Trek, to riding their bikes, to beachcombing after a storm. But Ned is sick with cystic fibrosis, and he may someday leave Jamie behind. One day the boys find a strange animal on the beach: smooth flesh on one end, scales at the other, and short arms and legs with long webbed fingers and toes. Could it be a merman, like in the old stories Granddad tells?

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550L
Not As We Know It

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