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It takes force to make something move. You can exert force on an object by pushing it or pulling it. Search for motion all around during a fun day at the beach. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the w, wh, and y sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
2) Wiggly Worms
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If you've ever played outside, worked in a garden, or gone for a rainy walk you've probably seen a slimy brown worm! Earthworms look as if they have a smooth body. But do they? Worms' bodies are covered with tiny bristles called setae! Worms use setae to help them wiggle and burrow. In this interesting and informative book, young readers will learn all about the lowly worm! They'll uncover how worms' unique adaptations have evolved and why worms are...
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Have you ever lifted a rock to see a long, flat-bodied bug come scurrying out? Centipedes like to spend their time in damp, dark places. When spotted, they scuttle away on as many as 177 pairs of legs! In this entertaining and educational book, readers will learn all about the creepy, crawly centipede! They'll discover how centipedes evolved to move as they do and what centipede varieties there are in the world, ranging from tiny house centipedes...
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Sam's ordinary day takes a turn for the extraordinary when a slice of jam-covered toast lands on top of him. His friend Charlie rushes to help, but the temptation of the sweet jam proves too much to resist! In the midst of their jammy predicament, the toast is suddenly snatched away. Determined to find more, Charlie and Sam venture into the house of the big people.
Their adventure leads them to George, who is engrossed in playing with his train set....
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Max is buggy about bugs. If it crawls, slithers, or buzzes, he want to know everything about it. On a whirlwind vacation around the world, his dreams come true. In Japan, Indonesia, Australia, South America, Great Britain, and Africa, Max gets to see, learn about - and best of all - collect some of the biggest insects in the world. Beautiful full color pictures, a Glossary, and the Order of Insects.For any kid with an interest in entomology, this...
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Would you like to help your child fall asleep faster at night?
Are you interested in your child learning mindfulness through beautiful short stories?
This book offers a collection of stories crafted to transport children into the realm of dreams, where they can seamlessly drift into peaceful sleep. These stories aim to ignite their imaginations, smoothly transitioning from fantasy and adventure to dreamland. As a result, your children will enjoy restful...
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"Mandy and Friends" is a book about diversity and friendship. Mandy is on a search again for a place to live. After returning from her vacation at the beach, Mandy is again homeless. While on the journey for a new place, Mandy meets some interesting insects and learns about kindness. Come along with Mandy on her adventure.
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Sly the fly is always for a good adventure and he has one here in sly the fly to the rescue.
How cool would it be to have a chance to be a hero?
Sly has that chance as he dodges fly swatters, and an encounter with a bear, trying to rescue a pretty girl fly.
There is never a boring day in the life of sly the fly.
This adventure will have you on the edge of your seat cheering him on as he tries to be a hero in Sly the Fly to the Rescue!
9) The Scorpion
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The Adventures of the Daredevil Grasshopper is a children's book series designed to captivate young learners through rollicking rhyme, bright colorful illustrations, and exciting story. The series is based on a brave, little Grasshopper and his faithful friend Mouse who travel to far-off, distant lands, learn about different animals, help new friends, solve mysterious problems, and outwit dangerous adversaries. The stories focus on wild adventures...
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Abbee is a worker bee who finds flowers and collects pollen to make honey. She is good at her job, but she has one problem: Her wings don't buzz like other bees, so she can't communicate with them. Abbee and her friend, Gabbee, go out to find flowers, but Gabbee gets into a sticky situation. Abbee must go back to her hive for help. But how can she tell the other bees how to save Gabbee? Guess what? Abbee finds a way.
This book shows how bees --...
11) Pet Paradise
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What if you could see your pets again, even after they die? If you could hug them, play with them, and love them forever, what would you be willing to give to make that happen? If there was a place where your pets could live happily, healthily, and peacefully with you and other animals, would you agree to go there? Well, that's what Didi, a clever engineer, dreamed of when she lost her beloved dog. She had a brilliant idea: to use a powerful computer...
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Did you know bees dance? Thirty-five-year veteran photojournalist Kathy Coatney (specializing in agriculture) introduces second and third-graders to the secret lives of bees with photographs and easy-to-read text of Beekeeper Pat, the insect guy. Before he was an insect guy, Beekeeper Pat was a bike guy until he traded a bike for a bee colony and fell in love with these incredible insects. The From the Farm to the Table agriculture series is designed...
13) The Mountain
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The Adventures of the Daredevil Grasshopper is a children's book series designed to captivate young learners through rollicking rhyme, bright colorful illustrations, and exciting story. The series is based on a brave, little Grasshopper and his faithful friend Mouse who travel to far-off, distant lands, learn about different animals, help new friends, solve mysterious problems, and outwit dangerous adversaries. The stories focus on wild adventures...
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Are you ready for a buzzing adventure? Do you want to meet some amazing wasps who will make you laugh, cry, and learn? Do you want to discover the secrets of the wasp world, where anything can happen?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you will love 'Why Did The Wasp Come?' the new book by Dandy Ahaoma Ahuruonye!Why Did The Wasp Come? is a collection of stories that will take you on a journey through the lives of different wasps, who...
15) Oh, What a Mars!
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Oh, What a Mars!A tale of adventure and exploration that will take you on a journey beyond your wildest dreams. Join Micky and Mira Mars, two kids who lived on the planet Mars, along with their parents, as well as their loyal and playful dog, Nano, as they embark on a fun-filled holiday to their neighbouring planet, Venus. It all started one bright morning, after having packed everything they thought they needed, the family boarded their private space...
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Peanut the Squirrel and the Nutty Buzzer take off to explore the world of insects. 3D high-resolution color graphics combined with beautiful photos and fun facts make learning exciting. Designed for young readers, Peanut's witty comments and jokes will entertain both children and parents. Formatted for easy reading on e-readers, the Peanut series of books has many cleverly modeled vehicles and gadgets to keep kids coming back for more. 30 pages.
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Flik, a clumsy but brilliant inventor ant, has a big crush on Queen Atta! So when the time comes for Flik to give her a birthday present, he can't find the perfect gift. Flik decides to invent something special for her, but his inventions keep going haywire! Don't miss this heartwarming tale as Flik learns that it's not the gift but the thought that truly counts.
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Visit the secret world of ants in this fully illustrated exploration of one of the most hardworking insect species!
You probably already know that ants build large ant hills connected by tunnel systems below ground. And you know that ants are so strong that they can lift up to fifty times their own weight-that's like a human carrying a full-grown cow!
But did you know that some ant species are feared bloodthirsty warriors, others are head-hunters,...
19) Mon plan A
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Lou n'en peut plus. Théo, un élève de son école, ne cesse de l'intimider. Il le ridiculise, le bouscule, l'exclut et utilise des mots qui lui font mal. Lou en parle à son père et tente de comprendre les raisons pour lesquelles Théo se comporte ainsi. Comment gérer cette situation avec Théo ? Lou est plein de ressources et une trouvaille incroyable lui permettra d'élaborer son plan A. Et, qui sait, Lou et Théo deviendront peut-être des...
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