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S is for soccer. F is for football, and fútbol, and fußball… No matter what you call it, everyone loves the beautiful game! The creators of B is for Baller return with a vibrant, stylish parade of soccer legends. Featuring dozens of international superstars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Pelé, Diego Maradona, Marta, Mia Hamm, and Abby Wambach, G is for Golazo is the ultimate ABC book for budding soccer fans.
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What do electricity, magnetism, space, energy, and matter have in common? They are all topics that interest physicists. If you have a budding professional scientist, then this book will introduce them to hands-on experiments that teach physics concept they will never forget. All books contain descriptions of the scientific method, lab safety guidelines, and career information. Detailed scientific drawings illustrate experimental setups and scientific...
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IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Find your seat and get ready to cheer as short, engaging text matched with oversized images lead young readers into the story of Antonio Brown. They will learn about where he got his start, some of his most notable moments in the NFL, and how he gives back to the community and people who support him. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Situated firmly in the social and political conditions of the time, this biography illustrates the role African American baseball star Jackie Robinson played in changing not just baseball but society. By breaking the "color barrier" in the major league sport, Robinson paved the way for new opportunities for Americans everywhere. Here, readers will come to know Robinson and his legacy. They'll also learn about such fascinating characters as Branch...
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We all have moments when we want to lash out in anger. As we grow up, we learn how to control such feelings and avoid hurting others. But sometimes people can't get these feelings under control. Disruptive behavior disorders can be very difficult to live with, and the disorders also present huge challenges to friends and family members. With help, however, people can learn to get along in the world more easily. The lives of millions of kids are affected...
61406) The World Cup
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A forward dribbles upfield and works to get into position to score, but a defending player covers too well. Then the forward fakes, and the defender overreaches. One swift kick and . . . gooooaaaallll! The crowd roars. Soccer's ultimate prize is on the line. Readers will delight in discovering the legendary players, thrilling games, and long history of the World Cup.
61407) Abortion
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Abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually done before the unborn fetus reaches a certain age. The topic of terminating a pregnancy has raised many passionate arguments over the years. This book examines some fundamental questions surrounding the issue of abortion today. It addresses the rights of women and the need to protect the helpless unborn, explores the debate over when life begins, and provides information on the...
61408) Blue
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Discover Colors Level A Reader: Blue Beginning readers identify things that are the color blue in this very simple 12-page reader. Sample Text: The donut is blue. This book is the first step for beginning readers in the Discover Colors series and can be paired with the Level B text, I SEE BLUE.
61409) Bears
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What do you know about Bears? Do you know how many species of Bears there are in the wild today?This book uncovers more than 51 amazing facts about Bears. You may know something about Bears already, but many of these facts will be brand new.Facts like…. What color is the skin of a Polar Bear? Where did the character Winnie the Pooh" get its name? What is the name of South America's only Bear?Be ready to expand your knowledge about these extra-ordinary...
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IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of data organization. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers' learning experience and show how data organization...
61411) The Science of Deserts
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There are many kinds of deserts, and not all are hot and sandy. In fact, there's a desert in Antarctica! This eye-opening book takes readers into various deserts around the world where they'll learn about the incredible adaptations that make desert life possible. They'll also discover much about desert food webs and the interactions that plants and animals depend on to survive in this ecosystem. Flowcharts help crystalize new concepts, such as how...
61412) Sizes in Nature
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From small ant hills to tall mountains. Ants to elephants. Let's discover what other big and small surprises nature has all around us.
61413) Tom and the Lost Trash Truck
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Tom and the Lost Trash Truck:Follow That Trash Truck! is a heart-warming story about a boy and his love for Trash Trucks. Follow Tom and his adventure in finding his lost Trash Truck.Will Tom get his trash truck back from the trash heap?Find out in Tom and the Trash Truck: Follow That Trash Truck!
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Personality disorders are so widely misunderstood that most people who live with them never receive help. This book explores the age-old question of 'What is 'normal'?' to help young adults understand where the line is drawn between healthy and disordered personalities. Mental health experts' current understanding of personality disorders, including causes and treatments, is explained in this engaging text, supplemented with informative sidebars and...
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Following the Civil War, feelings were mixed about the freedoms that Lincoln had granted to African American citizens through his Emancipation Proclamation. A group in Louisiana decided to challenge a state law that required companies to have railway cars separated by race. They orchestrated a situation in which a "white-looking" black man would sit in the "white only" part of the train and announce he was "colored." In a landmark decision that supported...
61416) Fossil Fuels
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Readers discover essential facts about the environment as they expand their knowledge of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. As the human population grows and technology advances, more energy is needed to power different products, such as cars, machines, and household appliances. The use of excessive fossil fuels is detrimental for the environment, whereas using renewable energy sources, such as sunlight, wind, and geothermal heat causes...
61417) Forensic Psychologist
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IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a forensic psychologist. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
61418) What Are Cumulus Clouds?
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Did you know that cumulus clouds are bright white clouds with puffy tops and flat bottoms? These clouds look like floating piles of cotton balls. Learn more in What Are Cumulus Clouds?, a title in the All about Clouds series.
61419) Weather Affects Me
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IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Weather Watchers: Weather and Me gives young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 a basic scientific look at the ways weather influences people's decisions and behaviors. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom.
Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods,...
61420) Prairie Dogs
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IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Prairie dogs are rodents not to be underestimated! They dig impressive underground tunnels and deploy an even more complex social structure. Together they evade predators, raise young, and safely forage during daylight hours throughout dry regions in North America. Though cute and furry, these critters manage day-to-day life like true professionals. Burrow into the pages of this low-level book to learn more about the lives of prairie dogs!
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