Lucia Raatma
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Meet the giant Apatosaurus as it roamed North America in the late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Photo Captions Table of contents With their incredible size and fascinating history, dinosaurs and other prehistoric...
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Introduces readers to the Swedish American culture, immigration aspects, customs, religion, foods, and holidays. Famous Swedish Americans, as well as noted contributions and inventions by Swedish Americans, are also presented. America is blessed with a diversity derived from many different cultural groups. Each of the immigrants who has landed so bravely on our shores has had an exciting story to tell about the ethnic experience. While reading about...
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Why is Lonnie Johnson important? He invented the Super Soaker! Readers follow his journey from a NASA engineer working on missions to Jupiter and Saturn to becoming the inventor of one of the most popular toys in the United States. This story of hard work is filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
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How Do We Live Together: Raccoons, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how raccoons care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful animals.
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How Do We Live Together: Mountain Lions, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how mountain lions care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful cats.
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Sisters play, giggle, and love. Having a sister is having a best friend for life. Simple text and sweet photos show how great it is to have a sister. Extensive back matter including common core questions, a glossary, index, and more complete this title. All of this plus an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below make this a great addition to any collection.
49) Fire Safety
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Explains various ways to stay safe near fires, and what to do in certain emergencies. Photographs and sidebars further describe more complex issues and concepts. Living Well is a comprehensive collection that teaches young readers how to stay safe and healthy in everyday life. These books present a wide range of health- and safety-related topics in a calm, straightforward manner, easing readers' fears and helping them absorb the facts. Students will...
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Introduction to the life and accomplishments of famed African-American Olympian, Jesse Owens. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. Packed with vintage photographs that bring both the subjects' frustrations...
51) Tiger Woods
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Tiger Woods persistence, winning attitude, and passion for golf have helped make him one of the top golfers of all time. Readers will learn how Tiger uses his fame and fortune to help young people reach their full potential.
52) Water Safety
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Explains various ways to stay safe in, on, or near water, and what to do in certain emergencies. Photographs and sidebars further describe more complex issues and concepts. Living Well is a comprehensive collection that teaches young readers how to stay safe and healthy in everyday life. These books present a wide range of health- and safety-related topics in a calm, straightforward manner, easing readers' fears and helping them absorb the facts....
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There's often nothing better than being outdoors, but there's one piece of advice kids should always remember: be prepared. This book teaches kids to watch out for and deal with the dangers they may encounter outdoors. Living Well is a comprehensive collection that teaches young readers how to stay safe and healthy in everyday life. These books present a wide range of health- and safety-related topics in a calm, straightforward manner, easing readers'...
55) Blogs
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The term "blog" was coined in 1997. Less than 10 years later there were over 150 million blogs. How did that happen? Who is responsible for their development? This book explores the role innovation and innovators had in the development of blogs.
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It's hard to imagine something bad happening in your neighborhood. After all, home is where you feel safest! This book teaches young readers how to keep their neighborhood a safe place and what to do if that safety is compromised. Living Well is a comprehensive collection that teaches young readers how to stay safe and healthy in everyday life. These books present a wide range of health- and safety-related topics in a calm, straightforward manner,...
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Meet the king of the dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex, as it roamed the late Cretaceous period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Photo Captions Table of contents With their incredible size and fascinating history, dinosaurs and other prehistoric...
59) Bullying
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Bullying is a major problem for kids everywhere. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what bullying is and how it affects people. They will also find out how to avoid being on either side of a bullying relationship, as well as how to react if they notice other people being bullied. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words....
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How Do We Live Together: Deer, opens young eyes to the bustling world around them and gently encourages early learning. Boys and girls will see how deer care for their young, and find out where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how we share our backyards with these wonderful animals.