Jody Jensen Shaffer
1) Grizzly Bear
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Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the grizzly bear and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more!
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a cold-blooded, creepy-crawly bearded dragon? Learn all about this incredible reptile in this upper-elementary title. This title offers an in-depth look at bearded dragons, including their physical characteristics, behavior, survival, techniques, life cycle, habitat and range, and threats to the animal.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
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Explore the life of this self-educated mathematician, scientist, astronomer, and civil rights advocate with the Benjamin Banneker: Self-Made Man e-Book. This informational text profiles the life of the man who worked hard to educate himself and became an almanac writer and land surveyor for the nation's capital. Get your students excited as they explore this nonfiction reader filled with primary source material, offering a historical glimpse of what...
4) Chimpanzees
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Go inside the mind of one of the most intelligent animals on Earth. Learn more about chimpanzees, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts. Complete with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more.
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Since the beginning of time, inventors have been coming up with new ideas. But many of them did not necessarily get it right on their first attempts. Far from it! Invention is a process of trial and error. Learn how the inventors in this book kept trying until they finally succeeded. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader includes clear, informational text, stimulating facts, and detailed photos and sidebars to engage students as...
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Takes readers through Taylor Lautner's rise to fame and teen idol status as an actor in the Twilight film series; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day. The Stars of Today series introduces today's hottest celebrities to young readers. Each book covers a star's early life, rise to fame, and career highlights. Interesting quotes and anecdotes are captured in sidebars throughout each book. Additional features to aid comprehension...
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You may know that Liam Hemsworth stars as good-looking tough guy Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Liam: • once dressed as a table tennis player for Halloween, complete with white "short shorts"? • couldn't stop laughing the first time he saw a squirrel-a type of animal they don't have in his home country of Australia? • is absolutely crazy about Vegemite, a veggie paste that Aussies spread on crackers? Want to...
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You may know that Josh Hutcherson became super famous when he was chosen to play Peeta in The Hunger Games movies. But did you know that Josh: • bakes an awesome apple pie? • joined forces with Hunger Games costar Liam Hemsworth to jokingly support Team Haymitch"? • felt a deeper connection with the character of Peeta than with any other role he's played? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about...
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Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ee' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.
Developed by a team of renowned experts and described by critics as 'leading the field,' these charming books entice emergent readers to learn vowel blends by incorporating full-color photographs and a fun, fresh design. The pictures provide clues...
12) Sitting Bull
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The Sitting Bull: Eagles Cannot Be Crows 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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Through narrative nonfiction text, readers discover how hyenas hunt, where they call home, and how they raise their young. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, stunning photographs, maps, a glossary, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, and an introduction to the author. Discover how the fiercest animal predators on the planet stalk, attack and feed on their prey....
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Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ie' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.
Developed by a team of renowned experts and described by critics as 'leading the field,' these charming books entice emergent readers to learn vowel blends by incorporating full-color photographs and a fun, fresh design. The pictures provide clues...
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You may know that Demi Lovato is a chart-topping singer and a talented actress. But did you know that she: • got her start on the small screen playing Angela on the kids' TV show Barney & Friends? • was bullied in school and now works hard as a spokesperson to try to put an end to bullying? • has overcome incredible personal challenges to become the successful star she is today? Want to know more about the life of this amazing artist? Read on...
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How did Sequoyah create a Cherokee alphabet? How did he improve the lives of the Cherokee? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Learn how Sequoyah overcame adversity in his childhood, and created the Cherokee alphabet, which helped thousands to become literate. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.
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Learn all about black-footed ferrets, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author. Children love animals, and the Endangered Animals series is a great way to engage readers...
18) Taylor Swift
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Takes readers through Taylor Swift's meteoric rise to fame as a country musician; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day. The Stars of Today series introduces today's hottest celebrities to young readers. Each book covers a star's early life, rise to fame, and career highlights. Interesting quotes and anecdotes are captured in sidebars throughout each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents,...
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Provides an inside look at the fast-paced, important, stressful, and often dangerous job of hotshot crews as they battle wildfires. Table of contents: How do air ambulance teams save lives in the air? How do search and rescue crews find and help those in need? This engrossing narrative nonfiction series gives readers an inside look at the important, stressful, and often dangerous jobs of first responders. Additional features such as fast facts, critical-thinking...
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Takes readers through 'The Rock's' journey from professional wrestling superstar to popular actor; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day. The Stars of Today series introduces today's hottest celebrities to young readers. Each book covers a star's early life, rise to fame, and career highlights. Interesting quotes and anecdotes are captured in sidebars throughout each book. Additional features to aid comprehension include a...