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-"Harriet Tubman's feats as a heroic conductor on the Underground Railroad led to her biblical nickname-Moses. She led a significant number of enslaved people to freedom and, remarkably, never lost a 'passenger.' Tubman's service in the Union army as a scout and spy during the Civil War is less known but further evidence of her truly extraordinary character. This . . . volume uses Tubman's own remembrances as well as other primary sources to provide...
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"First Lady Abigail Adams is an honored figure in U.S. history. Her correspondence offers historical primary sources, helping us understand what it was like to be a woman, a mother, and an American in the early days of the United States. This . . . biography of Adams's life uses her own words to reflect the wit, intelligence, and opinions of this early advocate for women's rights"--Provided by publisher.
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"The life story of Cesar Chavez, one of the most influential labor leaders of the twentieth century resonates today. In this . . . biography, readers will learn about the man who rose from migrant field worker to become a champion of the voiceless. The narrative interweaves Chavez's own powerful words throughout biographical text [and the] historic photographs bring the . . . figure to life"--Provided by publisher.
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A little imagination puts the reader in the body of a bullfrog in this fun and engaging book. They'll picture themselves capturing bugs for dinner with their sticky tongue and hibernating through winter at the bottom of a muddy pond. The stages of a bullfrog's life are highlighted in vivid photographs and colorful images in this fact-filled hop through the interesting days of a bullfrog.
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Comparing heights of objects is a standard of elementary math classrooms, so conquering this essential skill puts young mathematicians ahead of the game! Beginning readers will be delighted by this colorful book, which guides them in comparing objects and determining which is taller.
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Puzzle lovers enjoy spotting similarities and differences among groups of objects. This engaging book will seem like a game to riveted readers, as they learn to spot items that belong in certain categories and those that don't. They'll examine colors, shapes, and other attributes of high-interest objects. At-level text encourages readers to add new vocabulary words to their collection, while colorful photographs further enhance this reading experience....
8) Ponds
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Even the smallest pond is a home for a myriad of plants and animals. This easy-to-follow volume demonstrates that accessible text and dynamic photographs are a perfect combination for introducing young readers to essential science topics. Readers will be delighted to meet the inhabitants of a pond, including frogs, minnows, ducklings, and even algae, which they'll learn can make a pond turn green. They'll be able, to apply this valuable information...
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Volume might seem like a tricky concept, but it's just another measurement of size. In the bright pages of this valuable book, budding scientists and mathematicians will observe differing volumes of liquids in familiar containers. They'll learn how to conclude which container holds more, which is a stepping stone to more advanced concepts. Readers will exercise their volume-determining skills by answering a closing question.
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Winter, spring, summer, and fall-each season has its unique identifying features as well as its exciting activities. Readers will become acquainted with these as they learn about the four seasons in this beneficial book, a perfect blending of language arts and science concepts. Thoughtfully chosen photographs illustrate the characteristics of each season and also correlate with the text, making the at-level text achievable of beginning readers and...
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Counting is a fundamental math skill. Being able to compare amounts takes this skill to the next level. This beneficial book guides readers in acquiring aptitude in comparison of quantities using at-level text and bright photographs of recognizable objects. A final assessment activity allows budding mathematicians to show off their math prowess.
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Understanding measurable attributes such as length is an imperative skill for future mathematicians. This skill is also handy in daily life. This valuable volume provides practical examples to readers, asking them to compare the lengths of familiar objects on the colorful pages. Accessible text encourages vocabulary acquisition and allows beginning readers to build confidence in their emerging literacy.
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Understanding properties of matter is key for future scientists. With this bright and beneficial book, readers are invited to use their sense of sight to compare the weight of objects. A concluding question allows them to determine which object is heavier and display their understanding of this valuable concept.
14) Rainforests
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There is no need to get wet hiking into a rainforest to find out what lies under the canopy. In the pages of this entertaining yet accessible volume, readers will learn about conditions in the rainforest, a habitat that's home to half of all species of animals and plants on Earth. Vivid photographs reveal tropical rainforests as lively and vibrant places, while a simple narrative encourages beginning readers to become explorers of Earth's wonders....
15) Figuras (Shapes)
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Discovering the obvious and hidden shapes in the world around us is a great way to strengthen concepts of geometry. This motivating volume points out the shapes of common and interesting objects. Readers will be inspired by accessible text and colorful photographs to apply their understanding of shapes' attributes to their own surroundings, reinforcing fundamental mathematic ideas and well as critical elementary-level vocabulary.
16) Lagunas (Ponds)
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Even the smallest pond is a home for a myriad of plants and animals. This easy-to-follow volume demonstrates that accessible text and dynamic photographs are a perfect combination for introducing young readers to essential science topics. Readers will be delighted to meet the inhabitants of a pond, including frogs, minnows, ducklings, and even algae, which they'll learn can make a pond turn green. They'll be able to apply this valuable information...
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"The Greek Freak." NBA power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is called this because of his prowess on the court. His almost unnatural skills have propelled this Greek-Nigerian to the heights of professional basketball stardom. After leading the Milwaukee Bucks to the league championship in 2021 and becoming the Finals MVP, Antetokounmpo is already being called one of the all-time greats of the NBA. Readers will be fascinated about how he gained his...
18) Alex Morgan
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American soccer superstar Alex Morgan plays in the National Women's Soccer League and on the U.S. women's national team. As a striker, she's consistently a top scorer as well as racking up assists for her teammates. Morgan's exciting style of play has gained her a lot of fans, both nationally and internationally. This appealing volume gives readers an understanding of how talent and hard work helped Morgan ascend to becoming one of the all-time greats...
19) Colores
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It's a colorful world! The attractive pages of this brightly designed book invite beginning readers to recognize the colors of the rainbow in familiar and fun objects, such as foods, toys, and nature. Achievable content, focusing on foundational vocabulary, makes this volume a valuable tool for both teaching and reinforcing color concepts as well as growing and improving vocabulary for the early elementary reader.
20) We Play Soccer!
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Soccer is one of the sports that budding athletes are encouraged to play at a young age. Players soon learn that soccer calls for agility, speed, accuracy, and much more. It's not easy! This accessible high-interest book invites readers to learn more about soccer, including its different positions and rules. Carefully chosen images of soccer players practicing and competing aid readers in understanding the essential concepts in the motivating text...