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Count the jungle friends as they stretch, spin, and push their way through their workout routines. Children will love this interactive book thats filled with textures to touch and feel!...
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In the summer of 1867, ten-year-old Winnie, whose father works as a mining engineer for the Central Pacific Railroad, finds her life changed by her meeting with the young tea carrier Lee Cheng, one of the striking Chinese immigrant laborers. Reprint. PW. ...
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Illus. in full color. Youngsters can celebrate the 500th anniversary of
Columbus's fateful voyage with this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal
moment in American history. "Enlivened by attractive full-color artwork,
including maps and a cutaway view of the ship, the straightforward account is a
good choice at this reading level."--Booklist.
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Three new chapter books feature Arthur and his friends for fans ready to read on their own. Each book features longer Arthur Adventures at a third-grade reading level and has loads of kid appeal. Arthur is in top form as he attempts to settle a huge argument, hosts the Brain for a weekend, and tries to keep Francine from taking over a class play. Arthur fans will want to read and collect all of these new chapter books!...
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Chaucer knows that bears are supposed to sleep through the winter. But it's much more fun to stay up and play!...
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What's it like to have a wiggly, twisty-turny tooth inside your mouth? Stephen Krensky's funny, kid-friendly, rhyming text answers this question and more. ""Do lions have this problem, too? What do sharks and hippos do?"" This Step 1 book is perfect for first-time readers and those about to lose their first tooth. Full color....
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Everyone knows that teachers belong in school. But one day, Mrs. Quirk is spotted in the supermarket. And, as if that isn't bad enough, she is later seen trying on skates at the mall. Does she have a secret life? And just who is that girl that looks just like her -- only smaller? In this delightfully zany picture book, every child's curiosity is made wonderfully plain as Mrs. Quirk and her cohorts are found out at last!...
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I show up bright against the sky.
I swoop and swoosh and flutter by.
What can I be?
What do you see?
Stephen Krensky's clever rhyming text entices young readers to guess which endangered species is hiding beneath each flap! From a panda bear to a butterfly, each spread features text and die cuts which hint at the animal's identity, until finally it is revealed by lifting the flap! Composed of 100% recycled material, this playful and interactive new title is both entertaining and educational!...
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In February 1778, at the height of the Revolutionary War, the American representative from Massachusetts, John Adams, is sent on a secret mission to France. It is dangerous to cross the Atlantic in winter, but the situation is desperate-the colonies need France's help against the British army. Adams is accompanied by his ten-year-old son, Johnny. Together, father and son must weather an angry ocean, perilous sea battles, and other dangers to help the colonies achieve freedom. Vivid illustrations and a fast-paced narrative bring to life this little-told story of a character-defining event in the lives of two future presidents....
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Kids love trucks: big trucks, little trucks, trucks that roll and rumble and reach for the sky, trucks that dig and scrape and pile things high!...
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On a cold December night during the height of the Revolutionary War, General George Washington surveys his weary troops at Valley Forge. He spies a soldier lighting a candle. Curious, he asks the soldier what he is doing. The soldier explains that he is celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. He goes on to relate a miraculous story—how long ago a ragtag army of Jewish soldiers defeated a much larger force of powerful Greeks, a tale that provides just the kind of inspiration General Washington needs. Stephen Krensky’s fictionalized version of a poignant historical anecdote is brought vividly to life in Greg Harlin’s brilliant watercolor illustrations....
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When the town of Hardscrabble placed an ad for a new firefighter, they never expected a dragon to apply. But Spark wants the job because he has a secret. He’s afraid of fire . . . and that’s not good when you are a fire-breathing dragon! Spark knows the only way to conquer your fear is by facing it. A funfilled tale with plenty of fire safety tips....
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Loaded with archival photographs and amazing facts, the DK Biography series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. From his early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, to his work as a community organizer in Chicago, to his first months in the Oval Office, DK Biography: Barack Obama tells the story of the 44th president of the United States....
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People said that when Davy was born he weighed more than two hundred pounds! They also said he saved the world from a comet by grabbing its tail, twirling it around, and sending it back into the sky. These stories are just myths, but Davy did have an amazing life. Here is the real story of Davy Crockett, fearless soldier and leader who always stood up for what he believed in....
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Abe Lincoln is on his way to give an important speech when he comes across a pig stuck in the mud. If he stops to help the pig, he'll get his brand-new suit dirty. But young Abe can't stand to see an animal in trouble. What should he do? Level 2
Reading Independently More complex stories
Varied sentence structure
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A cat and a rat in a shack -- ham and jam, what a treat, smack, smack! Both cat and rat agree -- it's time for a snack attack!...
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Two new chapter books feature Arthur and his friends for fans ready to read on their own. Each book features longer Arthur Adventures at a third-grade reading level, which has been vetted by a reading specialist, and has loads of kid appeal. Arthur is in top form as he tries to convince the Brain not to give up his smarts and teams up with Buster to help him warn everyone of a comet collision. Arthur fans will want to read and collect these new chapter books!...
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Bringing a dramatic moment of World War II to vivid life, author Stephen Krensky answers questions about the historic importance of the military action at Pearl Harbor. Written in simple yet clear language, the book teaches readers about the political scene before and after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese in December 1941, and how this event shaped our country's place in the world....
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Bokuden was a great swordsman who liked to travel. One day, while riding a ferry, a bully started bothering the other passengers. He took the best spot on the boat and waved his sword around. Bokuden was not impressed. The bully challenged him to a fight. Bokuden agreed but said he would not need to use his sword to win. Can Bokuden live up to his amazing claim? ...
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Marc Brown's new chapter book series features Arthur and his friends for sports fans ready to read on their own. Each book features a longer, sports-related Arthur Adventure, which has been vetted by a reading specialist and has loads of kid appeal. Arthur is in top form as he tries to help Buster goaltend like his hockey hero and plays basketball with a new pen pal. Arthur fans will want to read and collect all of these new chapter books!...
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Profiles the African American scientist George Washington Carver, who not only put the peanut on the map, but was also one of the first advocates of recycling....
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Filled with archival photographs and amazing fact boxes, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters.
Tells the story of the famous statesman's remarkable life, from his early childhood and upbringing through his scientific experiments, his politically active years in the U.S. and France, to his death and legacy....
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How many bones are there in the human body? Which bone is the longest? Or the smallest? Without bones, you would be a blob, like a jellyfish or a worm. Our bones support us and protect our insides. They work together with our muscles to allow us to do all the things we do! So when you think of your bones, say "Thank you!"
This simple Step 1 introduction teaches young readers these facts and many more about the skeleton inside each of us!...
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On St. Patrick's Day, leprechauns are lucky. But on every other day of the year, they make for noisy neighbors -- and they're turning the entire town of Dingle upside down! Fortunately, Finn O'Finnegan always has a clever plan brewing, and this time, with a little luck of the Irish, it's a scheme that just might fool even the cleverest of creatures....
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Noah's trying to build an ark, but with the snakes quacking, the beavers crowing, and the pigs howling, he can't even hear himself think, much less make a giant boat. Pretty soon Noah's barking in annoyance - and then it starts to rain! Discover how each animal came to make the noise it does today in this whimsical retelling of the beloved Noah's ark story. ...
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Two new chapter books feature Arthur and his friends for fans ready to read on their own. Each book features longer Arthur Adventures at a third-grade reading level, which has been vetted by a reading specialist, and has loads of kid appeal. Arthur is in top form as he tries to convince the Brain not to give up his smarts and teams up with Buster to help him warn everyone of a comet collision. Arthur fans will want to read and collect these new chapter books!...
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Young Sacagawea wants to be as brave as her brother. If only she were allowed to go with him and the other boys on a hunt to prove it! But while gathering wood with her grandmother, an angry rattlesnake shows Sacagawea that there are many ways to be brave....
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Loaded with archival photographs and amazing facts, the DK Biography series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters. From his early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, to his work as a community organizer in Chicago, to his first months in the Oval Office, DK Biography: Barack Obama tells the story of the 44th president of the United States....
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Since the beginnings of the city in 1630, Boston has been a hub of new ideas that have led America and the world in new directions. Innovations have ranged from the smallpox vaccine to the invention of the telephone. Even toll=house cookies and personal computers got their start in Boston. Photos, paintings, and engravings - and lots of cool facts - bring to life some of the people, places, and events that changed the course of history....
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Filled with archival photographs and amazing fact boxes, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters.
Tells the story of the famous statesman's remarkable life, from his early childhood and upbringing through his scientific experiments, his politically active years in the U.S. and France, to his death and legacy....
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Kids love trucks: big trucks, little trucks, trucks that roll and rumble and reach for the sky, trucks that dig and scrape and pile things high!...
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When George Washington was eleven years old, he wanted nothing more than to visit his brother who lived many miles away. George's mother would not allow him to go, but George thought of a clever way to convince her. His first victory wasn't as grand as leading the troops during the Revolutionary War, but it showed the determined type of man he was to become....
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Abe Lincoln is on his way to give an important speech when he comes across a pig stuck in the mud. If he stops to help the pig, he'll get his brand-new suit dirty. But young Abe can't stand to see an animal in trouble. What should he do? Level 2
Reading Independently More complex stories
Varied sentence structure
Paragraphs and short chapters ...
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Approximately sixty safety tips are demonstrated by dinosaurs in situations at home, during meals, camping, in the car, and in other familiar places....
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Ten-year-old Ben Franklin finds working in his father's candle shop boring -- he'd much rather be doing experiments. He can't wait to try out his latest idea. With nothing but a simple kite, can Ben get across the pond -- without swimming a single stroke?...
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