Gail Terp
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This title will inform readers about nonviolent resistance during the civil rights movement. The title will discuss Martin Luther King Jr., who helped organize nonviolent protests, as well as others involved, and the types of nonviolent protests--like sit-ins. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Core Library is an...
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Which animal athletes would win the gold, silver, and bronze medal in a gymnastics competition: the mountain goat, Eastern gray squirrel, or sifaka? Explore the animal kingdom's best gymnasts and compare how their skills rate against one another. Additional features include fun facts, captivating photos, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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Two martial artists trade strikes. There's intense grappling, hard punches, and then bam. The fighters are down on the mat, and one taps out. A new champion is made! An MMA, or mixed martial arts, fight is a thrill to watch and this high-interest book packs a powerful punch for sport fanatics. Both casual fans and aspiring athletes will read about the dedication and training it takes to compete on both an amateur and pro level. Kids can be inspired...
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Having a pet dinosaur is no joke. From dealing with a Tyrannosaurus Rex's incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they adopt a fully-grown T. Rex, help readers explore, through humorous, narrative text, what it would take to actually have a pet dinosaur. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or reluctant readers. Discussion questions are...
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Amid the strong Amazon River current, the goliath tigerfish snatches its prey with dagger-like teeth. This large predatory fish thrives in turbulent waters. Exciting, leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the goliath tigerfish's natural habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence.
A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. A table...
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Step back in time and watch worlds collide in Early America. Learn about the Native Americans, and Columbus and the first European colonists. The past will come to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Core Library is an imprint of Abdo...
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Lurking in deep, dark waters, piraiba catfish rely on their barbels to sense prey. These apex predators are the largest catfish in the Amazon River, growing over 100 pounds. Exciting leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the piraiba's freshwater and brackish habitats, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence.
A great animal diversity resource for...
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Having a pet dinosaur is no joke. From dealing with a Diplodocus' incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they adopt a fully-grown Diplodocus, help readers explore, through humorous, narrative text, what it would take to actually have a pet dinosaur. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or reluctant readers. Discussion questions are included...
10) Kickboxing
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Punch, punch, spin and kick! Kickboxing is an intense workout that works both the mind and body. Combining both boxing and kicking elements, this sport is mostly used for self-defense, though fighters can use competitions to level up. Both casual fans and aspiring athletes will read about the dedication and training it takes to succeed and compete in this combat sport. Kids can be inspired by pro champions such as Akari Sugata and Randy Blake while...
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Having a pet dinosaur is no joke. From dealing with a Triceratops' incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they adopt a fully-grown Triceratops, help readers explore, through humorous, narrative text, what it would take to actually have a pet dinosaur. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or reluctant readers. Discussion questions are included...
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Step back in time and watch worlds collide in Early America. Learn about the Native Americans, and Columbus and the first European colonists. The past will come to life with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing...
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Having a pet dinosaur is no joke. From dealing with a Stegosaurus' incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they adopt a fully-grown Stegosaurus, help readers explore, through humorous, narrative text, what it would take to actually have a pet dinosaur. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or reluctant readers. Discussion questions are included...
14) Wind
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Introduces readers to wind, while explaining how the resource is used, problems facing the natural resource, and what the future of it looks like. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning....
15) El pejelagarto
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Lurking in North American waters, the alligator gar strikes at prey with needle-sharp teeth. This is one fierce predatory fish! Exciting Spanish-translated text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the alligator gar's natural habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence.
A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. Includes a table of contents,...
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Having a pet dinosaur is no joke. From dealing with an Iguanodon's incredible size to figuring out how to feed it, owning a dino is hard work! Before they adopt a fully-grown Iguanodon, help readers explore, through humorous, narrative text, what it would take to actually have a pet dinosaur. This is a high-interest topic perfect for all students, but it will be especially engaging for struggling or reluctant readers. Discussion questions are included...
17) Wrestling
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A whistle blows. Two wrestlers grab each other in tight holds. One twists and the other turns. Then one quick move and bam. A takedown! A wrestling match is a thrill to watch and one of the world's oldest combat sports. Both casual fans and aspiring athletes will read about the dedication and training it takes to compete on both an amateur and pro level. Kids can be inspired by young champions such as Amit Elor and Fardin Hedayati while learning about...
19) Alligator Gar
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Lurking in North American waters, the alligator gar strikes at prey with needle-sharp teeth. This is one fierce predatory fish! Exciting leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the alligator gar's natural habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence.
A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. Includes a table of contents, a glossary...
20) La piraiba
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Lurking in deep, dark waters, piraiba catfish rely on their barbels to sense prey. These apex predators are the largest catfish in the Amazon River, growing over 100 pounds. Exciting leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the piraiba's freshwater and brackish habitats, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence.
A great animal diversity resource for...