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This book teaches early readers about the many things that are found in a grocery store. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary,...
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It is fun to go to the grocery store. But you have to make a lot of smart choices. Look at your shopping list. Decide what to buy and how much to buy. Students will read about an educational trip to the grocery store as they are engaged in learning. With TIME For Kids content, this e-book features exact text-to-image relationships to help beginning readers develop their foundational literacy skills. Text features include a glossary and bold font to...
3) Superstar
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Lester's first days as a fifth grader at Quarry Elementary School are not even a little bit like he thought they would be -- the cafeteria is too loud for Lester's ears, there are too many kids, and then there's the bully. Lester was always home-schooled, and now he's shocked to be stuck in a school where everything just seems wrong. That's until he hears about the science fair, which goes really well for Lester! But then things go a bit sideways,...
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Louisa May Alcott created a story that impresses through its simplicity and is able to help teenagers regain their trust and self-confidence even today. Exploring themes that revolve around family issues, being disregarded and rejected by friends, and the struggles of a young girl in the big city, An Old-Fashioned Girl is a tale that girls and women are able to closely identify with, many having been able to find solace in Alcott's fascinating and...
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As the new kid at school, Jesse knows making friends will be hard. When he gets accepted by the kids sitting at the cool table at lunch, Jesse feels on top of the world. But that feeling doesn't last long when his new friends start pulling mean pranks on other students. Fifth grade students will enjoy this realistic fiction story that features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary,...
9) The New Kid
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Sam starts at a new school and is afraid he won't fit in. In this fictional narrative, colorful illustrations will help readers follow along as students learn the importance of acceptance and to respect each other. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title We Respect Our Classmates.
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Readers tag along with young Rose and her father as she takes her very first trip to a big city. Traveling from her small hometown by train, Rose is constantly surprised and thrilled to see new sights, such as tall skyscrapers, crowds of people, and lots of traffic. Other new experiences include a trip to a museum and an acrobatic show in the park. The adorable, colorful illustrations are sure to attract young readers and listeners alike. Readers...
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English language learners discover what kinds of animals live in the zoo in this engaging bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book takes beginning readers on a journey around the zoo with one adventurous family. They meet many amazing animals, such as bears, elephants, and snakes. Through colorful illustrations and easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers learn important facts about...
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Readers will learn the importance of hard work and dedication in Winning By Working. This title includes full-color photographs, vocabulary, comprehension and extension activities, and more to enhance readers' comprehension and application skills. The Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Each 24-page book features real-world examples, tips, and more to help teach everything...
13) I Feel Lonely
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Loneliness can be an overwhelming emotion, but this engaging book teaches beginning readers healthy ways to deal with feeling lonely. Using a fictional approach, this book details the story of a child's trip to the park-from the lonely feeling of watching other children play together to the joy of making a new friend. With the help of simple text and a useful picture glossary, young readers discover for themselves how easy it is to conquer loneliness...
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Beginning readers discover the animals that can be seen during a day at the zoo. Using a fictionalized approach, this book takes readers on a journey as they follow one family's trip to see their favorite animals. This book also provides the answer to how elephants stay cool in the hot sun and more. Vibrant illustrations of popular zoo animals and accessible text help beginning readers discover new facts about zoos and the animals that live in them....
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The first day of big kid school is filled with new things. New books to read, new teachers to meet, new friends to hang out with, and new things to learn, but even though starting school is tons of fun, it can also be a little intimidating. This charming story helps young readers deal with their emotions about starting school, and helps them become excited to learn. Beautiful, expressive illustrations help readers relate to the emotions of the story....
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Sweaty palms, heart palpitations, and anticipating thoughts are happening, as it is minutes before the school bell is about to ring to start the day! Not just any day, but my first day of sixth grade! I can feel my heart beating like a drummer playing the drums as I walk toward Room 1218. Oh! What could possibly be waiting for me once I pass through the doorframe to Miss Redd's classroom? Oh! What could she possibly be like? What if she is not expecting...
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This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help as a mentor, from giving advice to offering new experiences, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades...
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It is Macie's first day of school and she is so excited! On her journey to find her new teacher, Macie meets and learns about the roles and responsibilities of several other important people who work in her school. Macie Meets Her New Teacher is a perfect read-aloud story to make even those children who are a little overwhelmed and nervous about their first day aware of how many people there are to make school a safe and fun learning environment.
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English Danish bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Danish as their second language.
This children’s book will motivate the kids to take responsibility and keep their room organized. Follow along as little bunny Jimmy and his brothers learn their lesson in this picture book. They learn to work together, clean up their room, and organize their toys.
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Noah is a young boy who's never been to a beach. Readers join Noah and his good friend Will as they spend a day in the sun and sand. Will shows Noah the best ways to have fun at the beach, and shows him how to splash in the waves and build a sandcastle. Emerging readers and young listeners alike will enjoy this amusing narrative of exploration. Gorgeous, sunny illustrations are sure to draw readers' attention and aid in reader comprehension.
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