Breakthrough: how one teen innovator is changing the world
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Lysiak, Matthew, author.
Published:
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Lexile measure:
940L
Rating:
940
Status:
Description
"Teen scientist Jack Andraka chronicles his development of an inexpensive early detection test for pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer, and recounts his own personal story of overcoming depression and homophobic bullying. Includes hands-on science experiments"--From publisher description.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Essex Young Adult Non-Fiction
YA 610.92 AND
On Shelf
New London Young Adult Non Fiction
YA 610.92 AND
On Shelf
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0062369652, 9780062369659
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.4, 7 Points
Level 6.4, 7 Points
Lexile measure:
940
Notes
Description
"Teen scientist Jack Andraka chronicles his development of an inexpensive early detection test for pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer, and recounts his own personal story of overcoming depression and homophobic bullying. Includes hands-on science experiments"--From publisher description.
Target Audience
940,Lexile.
Target Audience
940L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,6.4,7.0,175996.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,6.4,7,175996
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Andraka, J., & Lysiak, M. (2015). Breakthrough: how one teen innovator is changing the world. First edition. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Andraka, Jack, 1997- and Matthew, Lysiak. 2015. Breakthrough: How One Teen Innovator Is Changing the World. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Andraka, Jack, 1997- and Matthew, Lysiak, Breakthrough: How One Teen Innovator Is Changing the World. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Andraka, Jack and Matthew Lysiak. Breakthrough: How One Teen Innovator Is Changing the World. First edition. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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