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201) Naty's Parade
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A colorful, surreal trip to a Mexican fiesta
Naty is so excited, this is the first year she gets to be one of the puppet people in the parade celebrating Guelaguetza, a July festival of folk dances in southern Mexico. At first, the sights are overwhelming, the feather dancers, the pi-a (pineapple) girls, the fish-men who perform El Pescado, the dance of the fish. Then her father helps her into her mouse costume and sees her off to a safe start...
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The Chinese New Year is an important Chinese festival that is celebrated by Chinese people worldwide. Readers will learn that people celebrate this holiday by giving gifts, praying for good fortune, decorating with red and lanterns, and enjoying time with family and friends. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division...
203) Flower Girl
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Pinkalicious is going to be the best flower girl ever-as soon as she figures out just what a flower girl is!
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Take a trip to New Orleans with a young girl and her family as they attend one of the world's biggest parties: Mardi Gras! Learn all about the history of this fascinating festival as you practice subtraction strategies. This Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, engaging sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction...
206) Saint Patrick's Day
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Saint Patrick's Day is a fun holiday for Irish and non-Irish alike! In this beginning title, young readers will learn about the history and traditions of the holiday through simple, predictable sentences and colorful photos. Helpful features reinforce main ideas from the text while a photo glossary visually defines more difficult words. Readers who are just starting out will feel lucky to have this engaging title!
207) El Error Rico Set 2
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Carlos and Carmen aren't sure they're ready to take the training wheels off their bikes. Papá is all set to help, and Mamá has a new box of Band-Aids. The twins reassure each other and buckle on their bike helmets. And that's when the wheels start to wobble. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
208) Fashion Queen
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From an awards show to picture day, Kylie Jean has fashion on the brain. She even comes up with her own doggy designs. And when her cousin Lilly needs a model for the fashion show, Kylie Jean just knows she's the perfect girl for the job. Kylie Jean is going to be the best fashion queen Jacksonville has ever seen!
209) Earth Day
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Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a special holiday, Earth Day. Readers will learn about the origin of Earth Day and the conservation movement in the United States. Key players such as Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes are introduced, leading up to the very first Earth Day celebration on April 22, 1970. Also discussed are the changes brought about by Earth Day, including the Clean Air Act of...
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Rougarou loves to play, and sing, and dance--just like you do! But she looks a little different, and sometimes people who don't know her think she is scary. So she stays in the swamp and acts silly with her friends, who love her just the way she is. But on one very special day each year, Rougarou leaves the swamp. It is a day when everyone loves to play, and sing, and dance. People dress up in colorful costumes and go to parades. Can you guess what...
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It's fall, and it's time to visit a nature center! Take a close look at nature, learn how to take care of the environment, and have fun doing some nature activities too. Through playful text and beautiful images, kids will experience what it's like to visit a nature center.
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By telling a fun story about a little girl named Judy, this multicultural children's book is a great introduction to Korean culture and festivals. When Judy and her parents spent a year in Korea, she had a wonderful time. Every new moon her friends Sookie and Kim introduced Judy to another of Korea's many traditional festivals and customs. There were so many that Judy quite rightly said: "There are more fun days for children in Korea than in any other...
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A boy and his pet dragon go to see what will happen when the groundhog peeks out of his hole. This pre-primer book contains high-frequency and sight words. Teacher resources include reading activities to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Beginning Reader with word list.
214) New Year
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People all over the world celebrate the New Year. It's a holiday that celebrates new beginnings and the hope for a prosperous year ahead. People love gathering at parties to usher in the new year with fireworks, music, New Year's resolutions, and more. Learn about the many ways people around the world count down the final moments of the old year, and how they celebrate the birth of a brand-new year.
215) The Longest Night
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Alinta has come to England to live with her aunt, Misty, after the death of her parents. Fleeing from the Midwinter Festival her aunt is participating in, she stumbles across another group of people in the Great Forest.
At first Alinta thinks they are with the Festival. But when she is asked to take part in an ancient ritual, she realises that, to these folk, the magic of the Midwinter Festival is real – and deadly.
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Celebrate Groundhog Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9
Every year on February 2nd, people celebrate Groundhog Day. Tradition says that Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, can predict when spring will arrive based on whether he sees his shadow when he comes out of his underground burrow. This top choice in Groundhog Day books for kids explains the holiday's history, traditions, and science-and includes interactive...
217) 100th Day of School
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In winter, students celebrate the 100th Day of School with their classmates and teachers. All day long, they have fun with the number 100 and all the things they've learned.
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Preparations are underway for the new spring festival of a new year! Our pink bunny rabbit family, relatives and friends are getting busy working on them and welcoming the "Year of the Rabbit." From the home to Waterfront food centre to the tailoring shop in town, Rolleen is preoccupied with the arrangements and celebration that last for weeks. How will she and Mommy go about with their plannings for the festivity and spend this special time with...
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This book introduces readers to the history, meaning, traditions, and celebrations of the 100th Day of School. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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