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Take a tour of some of the greatest engineering marvels-bridges! From San Francisco to Sydney, these feats of engineering have a unique history waiting to be told. Learn about the engineers-and the engineering-behind the most famous and revered bridges in the world. By integrating math and literacy skills, this high-interest math reader makes learning fractions fun and easy as students are engaged in reading about bridges. With detailed images, clear...
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When widower, John Meredith and his four children move to a new town, they quickly bond with Jem, Walter, Nan, Di, Shirley and Rilla Blythe. Despite their questionable reputation, they become close friends spending time at a place called, Rainbow Valley.
Anne and Gilbert Blythe are happily married with six children. Similar to their parents, Jem, Walter, Nan, Di, Shirley and Rilla are bright, kind and extremely perceptive. They soon meet a new...
3) Polar Bears
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Roam the frozen tundra with the polar bear! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the polar bear's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, and habitat. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the polar bear's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers...
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Weather is always changing. Observing local weather can help you understand the seasons and climate in your area. Join kids in one classroom as they track daily weather patterns. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with consonant blends with l. 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....
6) Albania
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm.
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"Located along the west coast of Europe's Balkan Peninsula, Albania is a nation that has experienced tremendous changes in recent decades. Once a communist nation, its current government was established after a revolution in the early 1990s. Since then, it has been steadily growing and changing. Readers will find out what it is like to live in Albania today, explore the country's long history, and get an insider's view of its towns, cities, and wilderness"--Publisher's...
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Mexico has a diverse culture that goes back 2,500 years! Throughout history, the people of Mexico have made beautiful art, innovative tools, and incredible statues. Thanks to these artifacts, we can look back into history and see how these people lived. By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning measurement easy and fun as students are engaged in reading about Mexico's culture and history. With detailed images, clear...
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Discover the people, sights, sounds, and smells that fill a neighborhood with this nonfiction book! Ideal for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected project, and other exciting features. This 24-page full-color book explores life in one neighborhood using the five senses. It also connects key ideas such as community and culture to students' daily lives, and includes an extension activity...
9) Greenland
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144 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Describes the geography, history, economy, language, religions, culture, people, plants, and animals of Greenland.
Discusses the geography, climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Greenland.
10) Thailand
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Text and plentiful color photos present an informational overview of Thailand, covering its land, plants and animals, history, schools, language, work, food, recreation, holidays, and other parts of its culture. Also includes national facts, trivia, and related Web sites. Offer a child a ticket to explore a new world! Each title covers one fascinating nation and vividly portrays its key features-from rugged mountains to tropical beaches, from ancient...
11) Cuba
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Text and plentiful color photos present an informational overview of Cuba, covering its land, plants and animals, history, schools, language, work, food, recreation, holidays, and other parts of its culture. Also includes national facts, trivia, and related Web sites. Offer a child a ticket to explore a new world! Each title covers one fascinating nation and vividly portrays its key features-from rugged mountains to tropical beaches, from ancient...
12) Venezuela
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Brief and simple overview of the country of Venezuela, it's flora, fauna, landscape, history, and people. Offer a child a ticket to explore a new world! Each title covers one fascinating nation and vividly portrays its key features-from rugged mountains to tropical beaches, from ancient ruins to bustling streets. Students take a private journey with full-color photo essays, plentiful maps, a native-language word list, and fascinating details about...
13) Pakistan
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An introduction to the geography, history, plant and animal life, and social life and customs of Pakistan.
14) Fiji
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Brief and simple overview of the country of Fiji, it's flora, fauna, landscape, history, and people. Offer a child a ticket to explore a new world! Each title covers one fascinating nation and vividly portrays its key features-from rugged mountains to tropical beaches, from ancient ruins to bustling streets. Students take a private journey with full-color photo essays, plentiful maps, a native-language word list, and fascinating details about each...
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Get ready to gaze at giraffes, look at leopards, and behold buffaloes. But, this is no trip to the zoo. It is safari time! Join Sam and her family as they travel to Kruger National Park in South Africa. Help Sam keep an eye out for elephants, and keep track of the sights with repeated addition. This math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining problem solving and real-world connections to help students explore math in a...
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How many types of roller coaster inversions can you name? Do you know the difference between a hypercoaster and a powered roller coaster? What does a trackwalker do? Students will learn the answers to these questions as they practice dividing fractions! This informational text builds math content knowledge and literacy skills, and uses real-world examples to help students explore math in a meaningful way. Text features such as a glossary, a table...
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Thank-you, and come again! Restaurant owners have some big responsibilities--it's hard to keep customers happy and to make sure that each employee is treated fairly. Exciting photographs and informative text take kids behind the scenes of restaurant management and introduce them to the hard work involved in running a business. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further...
18) Auto Mechanics
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When your car brakes down, it can be a big problem! But don't worry--a mechanic can have you back on the road in no time. Filled with colorful pictures, this book takes young readers behind the scenes at an auto garage and teaches them about the skilled professionals who help keep our vehicles running. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...
19) Teachers
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During the school year, we often spend more time with our teachers than anyone else. But how much do we really know about the men and women behind report cards and recess? This title uses exciting photos and informative text to provide a comprehensive overview of the special people who help them learn. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...
20) Les enseignants
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In this book, young readers will enjoy reading about the teachers they see every day in their community. Using colorful, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, this book shows young readers what teachers do in their community, while helping them build confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
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