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First Class Phonics is a series of books designed to help children quickly become proficient readers and writers. These books use Synthetic Phonics, a high-quality teaching method recognised all over the world. In Synthetic Phonics, children focus on the skills that enable them to read and spell words accurately. They recognise the importance of every sound they hear in the spoken word and learn to blend these sounds so that they can read words from...
42) Studying insects
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Observing insects is important as they are an essential part of their habitat and ecosystem. By studying insects, scientists can learn how to protect them and where they live. Budding entomologists will love learning more about the different groups of bugs they may see as well as ways to observe them and contribute to science! Suggestions of how readers can get involved as a citizen scientist who studies insects are included throughout the achievable...
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"As the most destructive war in history ravaged Europe, many of the world's most cherished cultural objects were in harm's way. The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History recounts the astonishing true story of eleven men and one woman who risked their lives amidst the bloodshed of World War II to preserve churches, libraries, monuments, and works of art that for centuries defined the heritage of Western civilization. As the war raged, these American and...
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Did you know that the Ankylosaurus is famous for being one of the most heavily armored dinosaurs? Named by paleontologist Barnum Brown in 1908, the Ankylosaurus stood at about 6 feet (1.8 m) and had deadly horns and spikes to protect itself from other dinosaurs. Readers discover this and much more in the volume, as they learn about the dinosaur's environment, fossils, and other important facts about nature on Earth from many centuries ago. As they...
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Triceratops weighed around 5 tons (4.5 mt) -- that's as heavy as a truck! -- and readers learn that and a ton more about the substantial creature in this volume! The Triceratops was discovered in 1887, and its head is still one of the largest of any animal discovered. Fun facts ranging from where the dinosaur ranks on a scary scale to a vital statistics guide allow readers to read about the interesting ways the Triceratops lived during its time alongside...
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With a name meaning "double beam," the Diplodocus stood on four legs and lived during the late Jurassic period. This dinosaur was known for having a long neck, and each of the photographs and diagrams in this volume allow for readers to explore the Diplodocus and learn about its behaviors, strength, and ways of living. A vibrant and achievable summary of facts about the creature is featured at the end, and each fact has an engaging illustration to...
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The Stegosaurus is known for the scales along its back, but did you also know the dinosaur had a brain the size of a ping pong ball? Eating both meat and plants, the Stegosaurus roamed the Earth during the late Jurassic period at 30 feet (9.1 m) in length. This volume contains a complete guide for anything a reader might want to know about the dinosaur, including fossils, sketches, fact boxes, and diagrams. Colorful graphics guide readers on their...
49) Sportsmanship
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This book uses fun examples and easy definitions to teach readers about sportsmanship. The book features simple text and vibrant photos, making it a perfect choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture glossary, and index. This Little Blue Readers book is at Level 1, aligned to reading levels of grades PreK-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.
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A carnivore that was longer and heavier than the iconic T. rex -- the Spinosaurus was the biggest meat-eating dinosaur and moved on two legs during the late Cretaceous period. Readers learn that the Spinosaurus spent a lot of time in water, and notably had a large sail on its back that could grow to 7 feet (2.1 m) high! Age-appropriate images and infographics accompany the many fun facts readers learn throughout the guide, and they can even discover...
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A known carnivore with a name meaning "big lizard," the Megalosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs discovered that readers can learn about in this volume. Featuring age-appropriate diagrams and illustrations, the Megalosaurus comes back to life in the pages! Readers discover which animals today are most similar to the dinosaur, and even the teeth and diet of such a powerful creature. Important facts about the Megalosaurus' environment, survival techniques,...
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"An engaging exploration of the world in infographics, packed with dynamic illustrated spreads and guided by a relatable, school-aged narrator. This content-rich book invites readers to see themselves in its pages, and to learn about other kids and cultures around the world, all while stepping back and seeing the big picture"--
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"Celebrate the little moments that make each month special in this beautiful picture book featuring twelve poems about a family and the turn of the seasons. From the short, frozen days of January, through the light of summer, to the first snowflakes of December, Updike's poems rejoices in the familiar, wondrous qualities that make each part of the year unique. Hyman's award-winning paintings--modeled after her own daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren--depict...
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Bob books volume Set 1
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Contains twelve stories for very beginning readers, each written primarily in three-letter words and short sentences, illustrated with black-and-white line drawings.
57) Dentists
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces dentists to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
58) Free lunch
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Memoir (Rex Ogle) volume 1
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"A distinctive new voice: Rex Ogle's story of starting middle school on the free lunch program is timely, heartbreaking, and true. Free Lunch is the story of Rex Ogle's first semester in sixth grade. Rex and his baby brother often went hungry, wore secondhand clothes, and were short of school supplies, and Rex was on his school's free lunch program. Grounded in the immediacy of physical hunger and the humiliation of having to announce it every day...
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One of the most iconic dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus Rex has probably appeared on the readers' television screens sometime before, but this volume presents a deeper glimpse into the tiny-armed, ferocious creature. With a name meaning "Tyrant Lizard," it's no surprise the animal ranks high on the volume's scary scale, but readers will learn more about the animal, such as the T. rex's diet, height and length, and behaviors. Photos and illustrations of...
60) Thanksgiving is
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An introduction to the history and customs of Thanksgiving.
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