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1741) The Science of Gems
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Colorful gems sparkle and shine. Where do these precious stones come from? Learn about gemology, the science and study of gems, with this informative book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM...
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The Civil War: Brother Against Brother primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold...
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the culture and customs of West Coast Native American tribes from the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the Pacific Northwest, and California. With a visually appealing...
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This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the lives of Native Americans as pioneers began moving west during the 1800s. Students will explore significant historical events such as the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears, the Seminole Wars, Red Cloud's War, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the Nez Perce? War, Wounded Knee, and more. With a visually...
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Explore the culture and customs of the Woodland People with the American Indians of the East: Woodland People e-Book. Students will learn about the diverse group of tribes that stretched along the East coast, including the Northeastern and Southeastern regions. This e-Book looks at some of the important aspects of everyday life, including their strong farming culture with the "Three Sisters" crops – corns, beans, and squash. Spark a curiosity with...
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the diverse tribes that stretched along the east coast including the northeast and southeast regions. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text,...
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With the Battling the Elements: American Indians of the West e-Book, introduce your students to the diverse lifestyles of West Coast American Indians. Your class will learn about the different tribes in the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the Pacific Northwest, and California. This e-Book also looks at other aspects of daily life including tools and building materials used, trade networks, and how life drastically changed for the American...
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the diverse tribes that stretched along the east coast including the northeast and southeast regions. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text,...
1750) Ting's Subway Mystery
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Ting is fascinated by the elderly woman who always sits across from her on the subway. When the woman leaves something behind on the subway, Ting is determined to return it to her. This mystery fiction book helps advancing readers learn about cultural traditions. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or...
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the culture and customs of West Coast Native American tribes from the Southwest, the Great Basin, the Plateau, the Pacific Northwest, and California. With a visually appealing...
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The Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions...
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the culture, history, and distinctive features of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes. With a visually appealing layout, this book features...
1754) The Big Fix
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George Choogart has just stepped off the boat to Manhattan. In England, he was a teenage star reporter. But he'll have to prove himself all over again if he wants an American newspaper job. When George stumbles across the Woodrat, an underground boxing club, he realizes he's found his next story.
The Woodrat's owner shows George a world of corruption-a world that might be too dangerous for either of them. Woodrat staffers are disappearing. Big...
1755) Lightning's Run
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Hiram's father forbids violence. It's against their family's beliefs. Even so, Hiram has been sneaking out to the Woodrat Club, where bareknuckle fighters compete and shady deals go down. Tired of beatings from a local bully, Hiram wants to learn how to box. He finds a willing teacher in Lightning, one of the Woodrat's finest fighters.
Hiram, a Jewish immigrant, and Lightning, a former slave, soon form an unlikely friendship. But Lightning has...
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In this hourly time-stamped, action-packed tween comedy of errors, Abby Gray, feeling weighed down by her secrets and lies, lets five balloons float into the sky with her deepest secrets attached to them in a desperate attempt to clear her conscience. Her relief is short-lived, though: the next day, those balloons start dropping one by one at her school, revealing Abby's innermost thoughts to both friends and frenemies and creating hilarious misinterpretations...
1757) Abolitionists
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The Abolitionists: What We Need Is Action primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and...
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The Abolitionists: What We Need Is Action primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas? Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and...
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Discover the world of one of America's most celebrated abolitionists, writers, and orators in this inspirational biography of Frederick Douglass. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
1760) Slammed: Honda Civic
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DeAndre knows racing again could land him back in reform school-or this time, behind bars. But even with his Honda Civic impounded, he can't stay away. Especially when he gets the chance to go head-to-head with Ali, who stole DeAndre's girlfriend, Nikki. When others aren't playing fair, DeAndre will have to decide: How can he tell who's on his side? And is earning back his credibility worth risking his life?
Includes real tech specs and tuning...
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