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If you lived long ago, how different would life be from how it is today? Many things are different, but many things are the same! Introduce students to the concept of change as they compare homes, schools, jobs, technology, and transportation from the past and present. This primary source book uses dynamic primary source images and supportive text to integrate social studies content and language arts instruction. The accessible table of contents,...
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Pop on over, pop open this book, and pop into the world of pop song lyrics! Pop is short for popular, and pop songs are the ones that everyone is singing. But what makes them pop? And how much popping does it take until everyone wants to sing along? This Spanish nonfiction book breaks down what makes a successful pop song, and will keep students engaged in reading as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features...
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Flag football is a fun sport that anyone can play. Read about flag football as you learn subtraction. 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 subtraction easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary...
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Find out how school is the same--and different--in countries all over the world in this fascinating nonfiction title. Readers will learn about the way students learn in other countries, from homeschooling to trade schools. This interesting book features informational, descriptive text, and colorful photos and maps to engage readers from cover to cover.
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Recess is a time to go outside, have fun, and play. Spend some time problem solving to make sure everyone has fun at recess! 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 problem solving easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and...
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There has been a lot of talk about "fake news" in the news lately. Being able to spot the difference between credible and non-credible sources is a vital 21st century skill to have. Learn the tricks and traps of deception and the skills required to achieve information literacy--and always get to the truth of the matter! Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores contemporary issues and high-interest, relevant subjects....
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India's struggle for Independence was against British Colonialism. Briefly speaking, India's struggle for freedom started even before A.O. Hume founded Indian National Congress. As early as in nineties of 18th century Raja Ram Mohan Roy came to the forefront. Before the establishment of Indian National Congress Surendra Nath Banerjea and others had set the ball rolling though not with great momentum. It was, however, in 1885 A.D. that Hume founded...
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People have been sending mail for a long time. But how they do it has changed a lot! Read about the history of mail as you learn to collect data. 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 data measurement easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary,...
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About a million people visit Everglades National Park in Florida each year. They come to walk its trails and ride in boats to see the one-of-a-kind animals that call this park their home. Discover what attracts visitors to this fascinating national park as you practice addition within 100. This nonfiction math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help...
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Learn to convert units of measurement as you take a tour of the Eiffel Tower, and see why it is an engineering marvel like no other! This nonfiction title is filled with fun facts and interesting information about the Eiffel Tower that will keep students engaged from start to finish. By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning mathematics simple, relevant, and fun, and the real-world examples of problem solving allow students...
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Why is pop music so "popular?" What do pop songs have in common? What are the components of a successful pop song? Songwriters have been searching for the magic key to making hit songs for as long as there have been hit songs. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader describes the many components of popular music. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage...
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Find out how tools have helped people hunt, build, and make life easier in this engaging nonfiction reader. With colorful images, timelines, charts, a glossary to assist with vocabulary improvement, and an index, children will learn how tools throughout time have made such an important impact on life as we know it! Featured eras include the Stone Age and the Industrial Revolution.
13) Maps and Globes
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With a map and a globe, you can explore new places. They show you where to go. They show you what to expect once you get there. With a map in hand and a heart for adventure, you are ready to see the world. This engaging book introduces early readers to the concept of how to read maps and globes. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.
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IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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If you lived long ago, how different would life be from how it is today? Many things are different, but many things are the same! Introduce students to the concept of change as they compare homes, schools, jobs, technology, and transportation from the past and present. This primary source reader uses dynamic primary source images and supportive text to integrate social studies content and language arts instruction. The accessible table of contents,...
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Help students explore mathematics in a meaningful way with this high-interest math reader that integrates math and literacy skills and combines informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections. Students will take a close look at patterns found in Carlsbad Caverns National Park and along the way, learn about patterns in arithmetic. Fascinating images of this national park and clear mathematical charts and diagrams help make learning...
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Germs. Everybody has them! Some germs help people. Some germs can harm people. Add and subtract with tens as you learn all about germs. 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 arithmetic easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index,...
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Do you know how to keep track of your money and make sure that your income is more than your expenses? Dani and her friend Malik run the Photo Shop. They need to juggle pricing and advertising so they can earn a Profit Award. To do that, they'll need to accurately add and subtract decimals! This fiction text builds math content knowledge and literacy skills, and uses real-world examples to help students explore math in a meaningful way. Text features...
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Des découvertes fortuites lors de ses recherches dans son arbre généalogique ont permis à Francine Guénette de nous offrir ce roman.
Ce roman de Francine Guénette, descendante de Jean Guénet, nous entraîne sur la piste de son aïeul. Contacté par Louis-Joseph Papineau, il devient le messager clandestin du Parti des Patriotes. Au gré de ses fréquents déplacements, qui mettront parfois ses jours en péril, son incroyable destin va basculer....
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Count, sort, and classify the boots, heels, and sneakers! Beginning readers will enjoy learning to classify and sort objects with this brightly illustrated math book. Featuring vivid images and easy-to-read text, this full-color book develops students' math and reading skills and introduces them to early STEM themes. The Math Talk section includes questions that will increase understanding of basic math and reading concepts and develop students' speaking...
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Introduce readers to some of the most well-known criminals and tyrants of ancient history with this fascinating nonfiction book! Readers will learn about villainous leaders and criminals of the past--such as Brutus, Antony and Cleopatra, Caligula, Nero, and Locusta--and what these people did to leave such infamous legacies. Featuring intriguing facts and theories, colorful images, and informational text featuring Time For Kids© content, students...
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