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79101) Willie Mays
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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Think you know all there is to know about Willie Mays? Well, did you know that: •He once batted .477 in the minor leagues? •He won twelve straight Gold Glove awards? •He was the first African American team captain in major-league history? Willie Mays started his baseball career in the little-known Negro Leagues in 1948. He crossed over to the major leagues with the New York Giants in 1951. During the 1954 World Series, Mays stunned the baseball...
79102) Waco Standoff
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This title examines an important historic event-the standoff in Waco, Texas, between federal law enforcement agencies and Branch Davidian leader David Koresh and his followers living in the Mount Carmel Center. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the history and religious beliefs of Koresh's group, the suspected criminal activity that led law enforcement to surround the compound, the events of the 51-day standoff, and its tragic end. Also discussed...
79103) Sugars and Fats
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Introduces the MyPlate guidelines, what sugars and fats are, and how to identify unhealthy fats and sugars and eat more healthy fats. Whether you're chomping on a carrot, gulping down a glass of milk, or munching on some popcorn, healthy eating is fun and easy with the MyPlate guidelines. Kids learn how to identify healthy foods, make balanced meals, and grab healthy snacks in this lively series. Each book features a hands-on activity that helps kids...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Cinco de Mayo is an important Mexican holiday that celebrates the Mexican army defeating the French in the Battle of Puebla. Readers will learn that Mexicans celebrate the day with exciting events like parades, enjoying Mexican cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division...
79105) Jesse Owens
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Nicknamed the World's Fastest Human," Jesse Owens grew up in a poor farming community. A sickly child, he went on to become one of history's most talented track athletes. The first man to win four gold medals in a single Olympics, Owens set six World Records and discredited Nazi leader Adolph Hitler's racist beliefs by showing his superior athletic skills at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. From his childhood in Alabama through his death in Arizona,...
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Everything in this book happened to real people. And You Choose what side you're on and what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death. In the You Choose Books set, only You can Choose which path you take through history. What will it be? Get ready for an adventure...
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Español
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Order in the court! What do free speech, due process, freedom of assembly, and search and seizure have to do with our legal rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's complex legal system and understand their rights under the law. Fully translated Spanish text.
79108) Esports Stars
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English
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This title introduces fans to the variety of career opportunities in Esports. The title features informative sidebars, full-color photos and infographics, a glossary, and an index.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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Our communities are stronger when we come together and take time to understand, support, and celebrate one another. In Celebrating All Religions, readers will learn the importance of acceptance and empathy as they relate to different religions and how to practice these in their daily lives. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while "Grow with Goals" activities and "Mindfulness Exercises" at the end of the...
79111) Redes Alimentarias
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Español
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What are food webs and how do they affect our environment? Discover the ways in which energy is transferred through interdependent living things in this engaging book! Third-grade students will enjoy learning about producers, consumers, and decomposers through this high-interest informational text filled with fun facts and colorful images. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, a "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity is included at the...
79112) Day and Night in the Desert
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Spend a day and night in the desert! Learn about this dry habitat through the unique animals that call it home. Stand with meerkats during a watchful hunt for insects. Spot a jackrabbit taking a shaded midday nap. Join a desert tortoise as it dines on colorful cactus fruit. After dark, follow a snake as it slithers in cool, moonlit sand. What will tomorrow bring in the desert?
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Dive deep into your exploration of history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. This book focuses on the 2nd Industrial Revolution in the U.S. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include images of children factory workers, firefighters at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, New York City circa 1900, an...
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Español
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Grab your cowboy hat and saddle up! Early elementary readers learn about all the responsibilities it takes to be a cowhand ranch hand as they move through this captivating Spanish-translated, nonfiction title. Featuring plenty of vibrant photographs in conjunction with informational facts about cattle, cowboys, and rodeos, this book will have readers engaged and eager to learn more!
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Flying dinosaurs? Well, kind of! Pterodactyls are one of the most fascinating ancient creatures. Because they flew and didn't walk on the ground, they're not technically dinosaursbut they were still pretty cool! Read on to find out more fascinating facts about these fancy flyers. Diagrams, age-appropriate critical thinking questions, and other features inspire visual learning and engagement in an accessible format.
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Enjoy food fit for the kings and queens of Israel with an innovative mix of Bible stories related to food and the recipes they inspire--from Adam and Eve's apples, to Noah's grapes and Queen Esther's feast. Includes tips on kitchen saftey and metric conversions.
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Say hello to heroes! This book introduces preschoolers to 50 men and women of color who have changed the world!
Desde Toussaint L'Overture, el líder de la Revolución haitiana, hasta la jueza Sonia Sotomayor, la primera puertorriqueña jueza de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos, estos héroes y heroínas persistieron contra la adversidad y las dificultades para lograr un cambio positivo.
From Toussaint L'Ouverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution,...
79118) Building the Panama Canal
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Panama Canal is an incredible canal. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans! In Building the Panama Canal, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
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Español
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Explore the history and physical details of our planet--including the atmospheric layers, the plates underground, and the solar system--in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that introduces early elementary readers to scientific ideas and concepts. Featuring bright images, supportive charts and diagrams, and lively text, children will be intrigued from cover to cover!
79120) Charlie Monkey
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A fun and adorable series of multi-sensory board books from bestselling children's book author Roger Priddy.
Funny Faces Charlie Monkey features wacky characters and crazy tales that kids will love to read, again and again. It includes a touch and feel element on every page.
Each book also features an electronic sound that kids will love to hear. This book provides a fun sensory learning experience for curious young minds.
Meet the Funny Faces...
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