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Islam is one of the world's fastest growing religions. Many non-Muslims, however, may know little about it. It is the world's second largest faith after Christianity and has made an invaluable contribution to the sciences, art, culture, and politics in both the Islamic world and the West. Muslims around the world-from countries like Indonesia, Iran, and Algeria, to American cities places like New York City, Dearborn, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio-are...
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This tale follows Molly as she follows certain steps in the kitchen to create a great milkshake. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.
63) The Hairy Camper
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LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world...
65) Judaism
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This intriguing and informative book provides students with an overview of the great religious tradition of Judaism. Readers learn about the covenant with God, the Bible, the Mishnah, and the Talmud. They also read about sects, messianic movements, mysticism, and the Kabbalah. Rabbinical systems of law and custom are covered, as are various principles and practices, holy days, and contemporary movements in Judaism.
66) Rocket Men
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LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world...
67) Skyscrapers
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This fascinating narrative gets under the skin of the world's tallest buildings! How many people are involved in creating a skyscraper? What environmental factors come into play? What does it take for a skyscraper to function? All these questions and more will be answered as we visit the skyscrapers from New York to Malaysia to China. Students will gain a deeper understanding of skyscrapers and how they shape our world.
69) Race Cars
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Car racing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. This book will give kids an inside-and-out look at how race cars are built for speed.
70) Charlie's Garden
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LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world...
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It's hard to imagine what the world was like before electricity was discovered. This exciting book examines the different kinds of electricity and how electric currents can provide energy in the machines we use every day. Included are graphic organizers and photographs which make this scientific resource a shockingly good read.
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Communities exist in many shapes and forms. Beginning readers will be surprised to know that a desert is not uninhabitable. Through bright photographs and clear text, readers will learn about a community in the desert and how their way of life differs because of the vast and complicated land they live in.
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LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world...
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Thrill your budding scientists with this look into basic concepts of chemistry. Readers are presented with different experiments, exploring topics such as changes of state, density, and catalysts. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
76) Bad Hair Day
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LevelUp's fiction stories present a unique blend of high-interest stories and stimulating educational material. Each story brings readers on a new adventure that is perfectly suited to their reading level. The LevelUp program offers reading materials at each Lexile level, so readers can learn to read, read to learn, and read for fun. No matter their reading abilities, LevelUp readers can find stories that speak to them, from fairytales to out-of-this-world...
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Flowers seem to appear like magic in the springtime as the winter snow melts away. Young scientists can discover exactly how Nature's sleight of hand really works. From planting a seed, to the parts of a plant, to the process of photosynthesis, this book will explain it all in kid-friendly terms brought to life with full-color photos and diagrams.
78) Sue Helps Out
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Sue loves her family, and she loves being of help. Readers follow Sue as she finds plenty to do, to help her family with chores. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.
79) Cats of the Wild
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This irresistible and informative book introduces young readers to adorable wild cat babies through simple language, full-color photos, and picture glossaries.
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Readers follow young farmer Pablo as he grows a potato at his family's farm. The life cycle from seed to potato is followed through bright and endearing illustrations. Inspire imagination and encourage inventive play through this book about Pablo and his powerful potato.
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