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From Arctic to Zamboni, kids can follow the alphabet on a colorful tour across Canada. On their journey, they'll visit Canadian landmarks, including Jasper National Park and Peggy's Cove. They'll also meet friendly characters enjoying Canadian pastimes, such as riding in the Calgary Stampede, playing hockey and watching the Northern Lights. Vivid illustrations and simple language guarantee that even the youngest traveler will enjoy this trip!
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IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces young readers to basic construction concepts through the eyes of five friends keen on building a doghouse for the pet pooch, Max. An activity at the end of the book invites readers to make their own mini doghouse out of marshmallows, paper, glue and craft sticks.
6) City 123
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Learning to count is as easy as 1, 2, 3! With vibrant photographs showcasing the numbers one to ten, City 123 invites kids to look at cityscapes with new eyes. Familiar objects such as skyscrapers, bags of leaves, cars - and even french fries! - will help children discover that numbers are all around them. Soon they'll be counting just for the fun of it!
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An engaging introduction to debating skills.
Kids are used to disagreeing with rules - not that anyone ever listens. But what if there was a way of disagreeing that worked? What if kids could change adults' minds? Welcome to debating! Here, kids follow along as two debaters on opposing sides tackle five hot-button issues. They go step-by-step through the debate process, from constructing an argument to rebutting an opponent. Then, readers get to...
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This bestseller is newly revised with updated statistics, new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By shrinking the planet down to a village of just 100 people, children will discover how to grow up global and establish their own place in the world village.
12) ABC of America
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From Apple Pie to the San Diego Zoo, kids explore the alphabet on a guided tour of American places, faces and fun. They'll visit American landmarks on their journey, including the Statue of Liberty and Yellowstone National Park. They'll also meet friendly characters enjoying American pastimes, such as playing baseball, listening to jazz and watching Fourth of July fireworks. Vivid illustrations and simple language guarantee that even the youngest...
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Not your typical book about animal behavior!
A fish who deceives her prey with an intriguing light? A bird who leaves her eggs in another bird's nest? A frog who fakes his own death? Meet some of the animal kingdom's most wanted criminals! Slippery Slick, Queenie the Meanie, Lil' Cupid - they're all here in this hilarious book of animal case files, with rap sheets, mug shots and more for each "criminal." They all stand accused of playing dirty, but...
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A true story about two sisters who skirted the rules - and made history!
Addie and Gussie Van Buren were raised to ignore stuffy rules about women. When WWI broke out, the sisters believed women would make excellent battlefield messengers. They set out to prove this by driving motorbikes across the country, dressed sensibly in leather coats and pants. Only, this was 1916, and women didn't ride motorbikes. And women certainly did not wear pants!...
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Kids discover animal extremes through playful poems and fascinating facts.
Who's tops in the animal world? Readers get to find out, as they play a guessing game that uses delightful persona poems to introduce 19 animals who are the best in some way. Each poem offers hints about the identity of an animal and what makes it so amazing. Included are popular categories, such as Biggest Animal Ever (blue whale) and Fastest Short-Distance Runner (cheetah),...
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The perfect resource for budding bird-watchers. Because birds can be found in every neighborhood, and in all seasons, they’re an excellent choice for piquing children’s interest in wildlife. Here’s a comprehensive guide to birds that makes the perfect starting point. Beautiful pages explore many different bird species and their fascinating and unique characteristics, from feathers to eggs and nests. A year in the life of birds explains what...
20) Helen Keller
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Meet Helen Keller --- advocate for the blind and deaf. The story of Helen's struggles to learn how to communicate and the enormous difference she made for the blind and deaf around the world is told in level-appropriate language and detailed illustrations. A Level 3 first reader.
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