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Scholastic Canada Ltd
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"Just one more sleep before EID! Safa is so excited for Eid-al-Fitr. She loves drawing henna patterns on her hands, decorating her home and munching on biryani, kebabs and samosas. It is the perfect day. Then the best part comes: she gets to open her presents! She is gifted a shiny pink bicycle. The only thing is she absolutely doesn't want to share with her cousin, Alissa. As her mum takes her on an adventure to gift delicious Eid treats to all their...
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Kate Douglas Wiggin was an important reformer of children's education at the turn of the century. During a period when children's use in society was often little more than for cheap labor, Kate Douglas Wiggin was dedicated to the betterment of youth. She was the first person to found a free kindergarten school in San Francisco in 1878. Her passion for children's rights carried over to her successful career as an author of children's books. In her...
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The story tells of how Prince Gregor, and his hero, the daring Winfried of England, journey through treacherous land to reach the heathen people of the forest on Christmas eve. When they arrive, Winfried rescues the heathen from an unspeakable evil, destroys the great oak tree where they worshiped their false god, and points to a young fir tree, "the tree of the Christchild," as the people's new sign of worship, symbolizing laughter, songs, and rites...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Christmas is an important Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Readers will learn that people celebrate it by going to Mass, decorating a Christmas tree, giving gifts, and spending time with family and friends. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and...
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She stooped once more to pick up something which had fallen out when the cover was jarred open. It was a pink papier-mâché angel, such as are often hung from the top of Christmas trees as a crowning symbol. Norah stood holding it between thumb and finger, staring amazedly. Who would think to find such a bit of frivolity in the house of Miss Terry! The Christmas Angel is a stirring reminder of what really matters at Christmas and throughout the year....
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Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday known as the "festival of lights." Read about this holiday as you add all the latkes and doughnuts there are to eat! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning addition easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary,...
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Amazing Annabelle Celebrates Earth Month
The month of April begins, and Mrs. Mitchell's class is preparing their projects for Earth Month. As Annabelle makes a suggestion for an added activity, she is, met with opposition from a student in her class. But, an unexpected classmate defends her and ends up losing a friend. Other students additionally weigh in on both sides. Preparations are also underway for an awesome Animal Science project that includes...
11) The Wee Hours
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About the Book In The Wee Hours, follow the adventures of two boys lost overnight in a busy department store during the holiday season. They use their bravery, wits, and friendship to survive some frightening encounters and restore their holiday happiness. About the Book As a young boy growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Salvatore C Bracco's favorite things included going to Coney Island, watching cartoons, playing with his toy soldiers and trains,...
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Amazing Annabelle Celebrates Black History
During the month of February, Mrs. Mitchell's class celebrates Black History Month, Valentine's Day, and the 100th day of school. For Black History Month, the class is doing an Interactive Black History Museum, which requires research on famous African Americans.
For Valentine's Day, each student will choose a classmate as their secret valentine and create a special card for them. A conflict on the bus arises...
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CaliClaus and the Christmas Contraption Heads the list of four delightful Christmas storiesMOUNT DORA, Fla. Valerie Hart, author of The New Tradition Cookbook and The Bounty of Central Florida, Her new book for children and adults incorporates four delightful Christmas stories, with the title, CaliClaus and the Christmas Contraption (published by AuthorHouse). Harts entertaining story of a magical cat and her team of pedigree felines centers on the...
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Historic event! Book 2
A must.
Santa is aging. World population has seen fast growth.
What can be done to help him?
Mrs. Claus is very concerned.
As to Sandy, Santa's brother, who lives at the South Pole region,
new Christmas plans are a must!
Watch for a new book of the series each year.
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The stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are told in a single book not only to celebrate the important February holiday but to compare and contrast the lives of these two towering Americans. Though they lived at different times, they shared similar problems, triumphs, and traits of leadership.
18) Boule de Noël
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Mes maîtres ont décidé de m'offrir un cadeau. Un présent incroyablement gros! Depuis le temps que je les endure, je le mérite bien. C'est un arbre à chat géant pour faire mes griffes. Il est parfait pour moi. Mais pourquoi s'entêtent-ils à suspendre des boules, et des lumières dedans? Ce cadeau est à moi. À MOI SEUL! Découvrez ce magnifique livre numérique tout en vous laissant bercer par les airs de musique de Noël de page en page....
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On April 22 each year, more than a billion people around the world join together to shine a spotlight on Planet Earth. Let's Celebrate Earth Day encourages young readers to learn about why this important holiday was created and about the many little things we can do to make big changes in the health of our planet.
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