Tammy Gagne
81) Frogs Matter
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What can we learn about the health of an ecosystem through frogs? This title takes readers to our freshwater sources to see how pollution is disrupting the reproduction and lives of frogs, how humans are to blame, and what we can do to fix it.
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Introduces readers to deserts and important animals and plants that live there. Learn how deserts benefit the rest of the world and the threats they face. Additional features include a STEM activity or craft, an infographic, Did You Know boxes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics...
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Dogs are loyal and loving - it's fun to watch them sleep, do tricks, and play. Your dog will need lots of attention, care, and love. Are you ready for a puppy or dog? Learn how to feed, walk, groom, and protect your pup to keep your new best friend healthy, happy, and safe. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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This title will introduce readers to tundra ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known tundras and their unique characteristics. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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The hero Momotaro, the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the Buddha are important subjects of Japanese mythology. Japanese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Japanese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Americans have been voting since the United States was first formed. As U.S. citizens, we vote for our country's presidents, senators, and representatives in Congress. We also vote for local leaders like mayors and city council members. We even cast votes to decide how our tax dollars are spent. How does the voting process work, though? Does everyone have the right to vote? Can this right ever be taken away? How are political candidates chosen? Is...
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Like many kids, you may complain occasionally about having to go to school. But can you imagine not having a school? This is the reality for many children around the world. Some kids live in war-torn regions where traveling to and from school simply isn’t safe. Some countries have schools, but they don t allow girls to attend them. Other areas once had schools, but they were destroyed when a natural disaster, like an earthquake, struck. Fortunately,...
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An octopus that looks like an elephant. A monkey with a moustache. A rodent that detects danger. All kinds of things can make an animal really stick out! Give readers the details about the strangest animals around, including their odd appearances and bizarre behaviors. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text.
89) Dolphins
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Go inside the mind of one of the most intelligent animals on Earth. Learn more about dolphins, 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
90) Gray Wolf
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People around the world and throughout history have feared wolves. This fear nearly led to the gray wolf's extinction in the United States. Gray Wolf explores how this fierce predator came under attack, and how conservationists are working to change people's attitude toward the species. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...
91) Space Tourism
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This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at space tourism. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
92) Knocking on Wood
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Explores the superstition surrounding knocking on wood, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative...
94) Italy
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The nation of Italy found itself in an uncertain situation in 2011. In the midst of a terrible economic crisis, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi had to resign. Many Italian citizens were pleased with this change in the leadership of the government. But they also knew that what happened next would determine whether the nation would head deeper into debt or recover from the recession it had been facing for years. Italy hadn t always been in such a financial...
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Imagine watching and playing with someone's pets for the day-while getting paid for it too. Sounds pretty great, right? So why not start your own pet-sitting service? Learn everything you need to know to get started. Read about tips on how to grow your business, build your reputation, and manage your time and money.
96) Siberian Huskies
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Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Siberian Huskies. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
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Fish make fascinating pets - it's fun to watch them swim, eat, and sleep with their eyes open! Your pet fish will need your attention and care to thrive and grow. Are you ready for a pet fish? Learn how to feed, clean up after, and protect your fish to keep it healthy, happy, and safe as it swims through life with you. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
98) Lucky Numbers
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Explores the superstition surrounding lucky numbers, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...
99) Colin Kaepernick
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Contemporary biography of Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers star football quarterback. Robbie Reader Contemporary Biographies are up-to-date, well written, and colorful. Series titles include people in the news from sports, entertainment, movies, and music. Students read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension and read on-level text with purpose and understanding. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common...
100) Zoos
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Zoos give people a chance to learn about animals found in nature. Visiting a zoo can also show people some of the struggles these animals face. Find out more in Zoos, one of the titles in the Field Trips series.