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These fifty-four poems, all in different voices but written by one hand, do sing. They make a joyful noise as the author honors the people-the nurses, students, soldiers, and ministers-of his beloved hometown, Harlem. Worship with Deacon Allen, who loves "a shouting church," and study with Lois Smith, who wants "a school named after me." Don't get taken by Sweet Sam DuPree, who "conned a shark right outta his fin." And never turn your back on Delia...
4) Sleep, bear!
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IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
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A bear cub and its family prepare to hibernate for the winter.
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In this third book about the four friends -- Conejo (a rabbit), Tortuga (a tortoise), Culebra (a snake) and Iguana -- bilingual counting and vocabulary are the backdrop for a humorous tale. When Conejo can't make her cactus butter dulces because she stubbed her toe, Culebra devises a very loud and ingenious plan to help her forget her pain and get all the friends involved in making the candy. A glossary, pronunciation guide and a no-cook recipe are...
7) Dolphins
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This book looks at dolphins as wild mammals and discusses the need to preserve their natural environment.
8) Horses
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No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as have horses. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What would kings and queens, knights and conquistadors, cowboys and stagecoach drivers, or farmers have done without them? In this informative book, Gail Gibbons relates some of the long history horses and humans have shared. She looks at horse biology and behaviour, and includes...
9) Pandas
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Photographs and text introduce readers to giant and red pandas, discussing how they look, what they eat, and where they live, looking at the lives of baby pandas, and explaining why pandas need to be protected.
10) Slither, Snake!
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This book introduces different kinds of snakes, where they live, and what they do.
11) Ellis Island
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Explore the history of Ellis Island, one of the most recognized landmarks in American history. Kids will learn about its early history as a Mohegan island and rest spot for fishermen, through its time as a famous immigration station to today's museum.
12) Hop, Bunny!
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Simple text and photographs describe the plants, animals, and bodies of water that a bunny can see in the forest.
13) Hoot, Owl!
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This book introduces owls, presenting their food, their hunting habits, and their home.
14) Volcanoes!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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Photographs and text introduce different kinds of volcanoes, where they are located, how and why they erupt, and other interesting data about volcanoes.
16) Penguins!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.
17) Robots
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Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines. Written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists of tomorrow!
18) Frogs
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Their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, body parts and how they live.
19) Planets
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Colorful photographs and simple text introduce the planets.
20) Race Day
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From the moment the driver climbs inside the car, the sights and sounds of an exciting day at the races roars to life in this straightforward presentation.
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