Breakthrough: how one teen innovator is changing the world
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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
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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.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
0062369652, 9780062369659
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.4, 7 Points
Lexile measure:
940

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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.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,6.4,7.0,175996.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Andraka, J., & Lysiak, M. (2015). Breakthrough: how one teen innovator is changing the world. First edition. New York, NY, 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. New York, NY, 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. New York, NY, 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. New York, NY, Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015.

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