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Are your students having difficulty with adding and subtracting? Lucille Caron and Philip M. St. Jacques wrote this book to answer the problems. They simply provide a step-by-step guide to the basics of adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and more. Problem-solving techniques are explained and many examples are included throughout the book.
42) Polar Bears
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IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Polar bears are one of the Arctic's most fearsome predators and one of its most endangered animals. Their huge size, blubber, and thick fur allow them to survive in their cold environment, while their sharp sense of smell means they can sniff out their dinner from a long distance. Full of vibrant photographs and fun facts, this simple narrative examines how the polar bear's life cycle, body structure, and behaviors have adapted to its challenging...
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Are your students having a problem with word problems? Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson introduces simple ways to tackle tricky word problems with algebra. Real world examples make the book easy to read and are great for students to use on their own, or with parents, teachers, or tutors. Free downloadable worksheets are available on www.enslow.com.
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After readers familiarize themselves with the origami symbols and easily accessible types of paper to use, they will follow illustrated step-by-step instructions to create fun origami arts and crafts such as a bracelet, a piano, a sailboat, and a colorful dodecahedron. A glossary helps readers learn new vocabulary, and a further reading section with books and websites encourages further exploration of the topic.
45) Leopard Seals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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The solitary leopard seal is a fierce hunter and a graceful swimmer. It spends most of its time swimming in the frigid waters of Antarctica. How does it survive in this extreme environment? With the help of color photographs and fun facts, this accessible text explores how the leopard seal's life cycle, body structure, and behaviors have adapted to make it one of the most fearsome predators in one of the coldest places in the world. An engaging final...
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Are you interested in helping others, or are you looking for new ways to get involved in your school or community? This is an easy-to-read introduction to the world of volunteering. Readers will discover what types of volunteer work you would enjoy most, and find out different ways to get started.
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The Shang Dynasty was the earliest recorded dynasty in China. It was in power for less than 600 years, but they ruled during great advances in math, art, astronomy, and military technology. If life was so great during this time, why did the Shang Dynasty end? Invasion is one main reason that readers learn about in this compelling volume, full of information about the civilization the Shang Dynasty created and about ancient China. Historical images...
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Valentine's Day is best celebrated with lots of fun decorations. With the help of this creative volume, readers can learn how to make some decorations of their own! This helpful guide introduces readers to the Japanese art of paper folding-origami-and shows them how to make Valentine-themed origami art. Simple step-by-step instructions are paired with eye-catching photographs to help visual learners understand the many folds involved in creating these...
50) Geometry Smarts!
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The basics of geometry, lines, angles, planes, rays, are a great beginning. Geometry, which means "earth measure" is used to measure anything on earth. No matter what size a rectangle is, whether it be a computer chip, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, or a city block, you can always find its area by multiplying length by width. Readers also learn about polygons, triangles, circles, congruent figures, symmetry, and cones, as well as areas, perimeters,...
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From the most basic algebraic expressions to more challenging polynomial functions, this book takes a step-by-step approach to teaching algebraic concepts. This guidebook, designed for students to use alone or with a tutor or parent, provides clear lessons with easy-to-learn techniques and plenty of examples. Whether readers are looking to learn this information for the first time, on their own or with a tutor, or would like to review some algebra...
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Whether readers are looking to learn this information for the first time, on their own or with a tutor, or they would like to review some algebra skills, this book is a great choice. With a simple style, Lucille Caron and Phil St. Jacques introduce basic algebra, including integers and variables. Then students can move on to understanding how to solve equations, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Problem-solving techniques...
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You are planning a huge bike trip, so how can you find out where the mountains and flat lands are? Zoom in on a topographic map to find out. This graphic-heavy and instructive book introduces the reader to the basics of using topographic maps. They are introduced to the way elevations and contours of the land are shown on maps, and how to read the details shown on these maps. A follow-up activity encourages readers to use a contour map to plan a camping...
54) Back and Front
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With great use of fun and colorful photographs, this book introduces readers to the difference between back and front. Emerging readers can get a start reading on their own.
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From early democracy to the Olympics, the contributions of ancient Greece are still very much a part of today's world. However, this ancient civilization dissolved thousands of years ago. How and why did this impressive civilization fall? The answer to that question is found within the pages of this book, written especially for elementary readers. Historical images and important dates support social studies content, including the rise in the power...
56) I See Red
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Where is my red hat? Easy-to-read text lets readers in on the surprise twist and finds the red hat.
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Readers learn to add and subtract mixed numbers and decimals. Pick up great tips for solving word problems. Add and subtract money and time values, and learn to estimate. Students can read this book from beginning to end, or use it to review a specific topic.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The slowest mammals on earth, sloths were born to be tree-dwellers. Sloth mothers give birth while hanging upside down! With their long, sharp, curved claws, baby sloths spend their days clinging to tree branches in the rain forest. They make their way down from the trees only once a week for a bathroom break, which makes them vulnerable to predation. Readers will enjoy an accessible yet informative look into how baby sloths grow up. Amazing full-color...
59) I Like Huskies!
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IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Through simple yet informative text and full-color photos, author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association teach young readers all about one of the most popular breeds of dog, the Siberian husky, including how to take care of one and what needs are specific to the breed.
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At its height, ancient Rome stretched from modern-day Great Britain in the west to modern-day parts of Asia to the east. Many social studies students know that ancient Rome was powerful and contributed much to future world civilizations, but what's often less clear is why and how this huge empire fell so spectacularly. Your readers will investigate this exact idea, including the invasions the Roman Empire faced, the overextension of the Roman military,...
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