Rosie Banks
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People aren't the only organisms that need to clean up! Grooming is an animal adaptation that helps species survive. In this engaging book, readers will learn about kinds of animals that groom each other and why. They'll learn how lions are the only big cats that live together and how grooming helps them bond. They'll also learn similar information about birds, primates, horses, and other creatures. Beautiful photographs of these animals grooming...
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The people of Venezuela have a vibrant culture replete with festivals, music, art, dance, and special foods. And don't forget about the magnificent landscape, including the largest lake in South America, the tallest waterfall in the world, and oil-Venezuela has the largest reserve on Earth! This book presents the nation, often in the news, in all its complexity, yet with accessible language to help clarify advanced social studies concepts for readers...
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Enter a magical world full of friendship and fun!
It's time for best friends Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine to return to the Secret Kingdom and head to the frosty slopes of Magic Mountain! Can they find Queen Malice's fifth enchanted thunderbolt and stop the brownies from turning into icicles? Rosie Banks spent her childhood dreaming of magical creatures and faraway places, so it was natural that she grew up to write a series of stories where such...
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Some animals like to live alone. Many big cats, such as tigers, will even fight others to keep their territories to themselves. But even solo animals will find a mate at times. This thought-provoking volume provides the answers that animal lovers are seeking about how creatures find mates and why. The most interesting animal information is presented through clear, at-level text that emerging readers will find motivating and achievable. The elementary...
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People have always wanted to know why certain things happen. Before science had developed, myths provided answers, comfort, and guidance. Diverse cultures around the world treasured their own myths, passing them down to new generations. Readers of this valuable book will love learning about different myths, perhaps recognizing familiar characters still used in today's entertainment. They'll discover the important role myths had in answering people's...
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Earth turns once each day and gifts us, with a period of darkness and daylight. This valuable book is an excellent introduction to this earth science concept. Readers will review objects that may be, seen in the sky, during the day and night as well as events that usually happen during these times, such as attending school and going to bed. They'll also consider what daily events they enjoy the most and when these happen, aiding them in connecting...
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The sight words "in" and "out" are concepts of direction and space. Comprehending what they mean and recognizing when to use them is an important step in early education. This vibrant volume encourages emerging readers to add to their bank of vocabulary words. Well- crafted sentences are paired with carefully chosen images that help learners decode the words and practice their reading fluency. They'll identify the meaning of the words in the movements...
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Grasping concepts of direction is an important step in early education as is vocabulary acquisition. This colorful book encourages emerging readers to add to their burgeoning bank of vocabulary words with the words forward and backward. Carefully crafted sentences are paired with images that help learners decode the words and practice their reading fluency. They'll identify the meaning of the words in the movements depicted in the bright photographs...
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Enter a magical world full of friendship and fun!
Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are excited to visit the Secret Kingdom once again. And this time, they are traveling as Very Important Friends of King Merry, who needs their help! His wicked sister, Queen Malice, has hidden a thunderbolt in Unicorn Valley. Can the girls help their new unicorn friends save the magical land and earn their golden horns? Rosie Banks spent her childhood dreaming of magical...
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Understanding maps are an early elementary skill that captures the imaginations of young learners and encourages them to use their knowledge in their community. One of the primary map skills is one that learners can practice in their daily lives: the application of the concepts of the cardinal directions of north, south, east, and west. This brightly designed book is a perfect way to introduce these essential terms to budding readers. Accessible sentences...
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Perhaps the best way to develop a love for language is to read it and hear it in the form of poetry. Rhythm, repetition, alliteration, and other literary devices can hone readers' ears to appreciate this beloved genre and open their minds to reading and writing poems themselves. At-level examples of poetry and simple explanations are presented through comprehensible text, perfect for emerging readers. Poetry is an aid to language development and an...
12) Vicious Monkeys
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Monkeys are some of the most popular animals at the zoo, and with good reason. They're mischievous, funny, and endearing, but these charming beings can be very dangerous, too. Like all animals, when they feel threatened, they lash out. Monkeys have large, piercing teeth they can use as deadly weapons. They're also surprisingly strong. There's so much to learn about these primates, and this accessible volume contains the most important facts readers...
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Mexico is a nation of magnificent cultures. Readers of this beautifully designed volume will explore the converging heritages that have shaped Mexico, including those of ancient civilizations and the French and Spanish. Need-to-know information about the past and present, such as how the country's capital was built by the ancient Aztecs on a lake and the many contributions Mexican peoples have made to art and literature, are accompanied by stunning...
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The sight words "up" and "down" are important concepts for young learners to recognize on the page and in their daily lives. This vibrant volume guides them in understanding what each vocabulary word means with accessible and age-appropriate text and carefully chosen images that aid in reading comprehension. After decoding the sight words, learners can practice reading to gain speed and accuracy, honing their fluency. Topics are chosen to be both...
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The concept of direction is an important one for young learners to grasp. This accessible and inviting book encourages emerging readers to add the terms "over" and "under" to their growing set of vocabulary words. Each sentence is carefully written to be achievable for the reader and help them hone their reading fluency. Photographs were chosen to complement the text and aid readers in decoding vocabulary. They'll be motivated to recognize and use...
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The cassowary is a large, flightless bird. It's cute, though a bit clumsy-looking. Like other birds that can't fly to escape danger, cassowaries have defensive mechanisms that help them survive in the wild, including long, sharp claws. Their terrible kick can slice open their enemies. This high-interest book reveals much more fascinating information about this interesting bird and its life in its native habitat. Wildlife enthusiasts will love the...
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Animal bodies truly have some amazing adaptations. Sometimes we're so accustomed to them that we don't realize how fascinating they are. That may be the case with shedding. Cat or dog hair around the house may seem commonplace until we consider the pet's body is preparing for a new season. And anyone who has found a snakeskin abandoned on the ground will realize what a remarkable adaptation molting is. This accessible book explains the concepts of...
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The culture of Puerto Rico is as complex as the beliefs and ways of life of the many people who live there. Readers will learn that before the arrival of the Spanish, Puerto Rico was called Boriquén by the Taínos. They will also learn that it has the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. Forest System, among many other interesting facts. With an emphasis on Puerto Rico's contributions to sports, arts, music, and food, this book offers a comprehensive...
19) Cloud Island
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Enter a magical world full of friendship and fun!
Ellie, Summer, and Jasmine are thrilled to be visiting Cloud Island, a fluffy wonderland high in the sky over the Secret Kingdom. But wicked Queen Malice has hidden a nasty thunderbolt among the cloud bunnies and cotton candy fields. If the girls can't find it, Cloud Island will be torn apart for good! Rosie Banks spent her childhood dreaming of magical creatures and faraway places, so it was...
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Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will investigate this question through this engaging book about the cultural traditions, holidays, music, literature, dance, and food of the island nation, the largest in the Caribbean. Including an analysis of how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the people's unique challenges and achievements. Each spread features stunning photographs...