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I am Ruby Bridges
by Ruby Bridges
"In this personal look through a child's lens at a landmark moment in American civil rights history, Ruby Bridges tells her own story as never before and shares the events of the momentous day in 1960 when she became the first Black child to integrate the all-white William Franz Elementary School. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. "
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Urban legends exposed!
by Megan Cooley Peterson
"Did a spider actually lay its eggs in a woman's face? Do alligators really live in the New York City sewers? Readers will be captivated by mysterious urban legends while also learning the facts about each claim. Which rumors hold a hint of truth and which claims are totally bonkers? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the pages to find out"
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Can you make a frying pan out of paper?
by Michelle Hilderbrand
"Eggs sizzle in your metal frying pan, but could that metal frying pan be made out of paper instead? It sounds crazy, but paper has lots of different properties and is used in many different items. Books, cups, cards, lamp shades, and more items are madefrom paper. Do you think a frying pan could be made with paper? Read on to find out!"
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Saltwater crocodile vs. great hammerhead shark
by Nathan Sommer
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about saltwater crocodiles vs. great hammerhead sharks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"
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Holiday recipes in 15 minutes or less
by Tamara J. M Peterson
"Looking to celebrate the holidays with quick and delicious recipes? Become a 15-minute foodie! Mix up a batch of rich, spiced Mexican hot chocolate to honor Dâia de los Muertos. Assemble a cute marshmallow puffed rice turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving. Make latkes out of hashbrowns to commemorate Hanukkah. These quick, fun, yummy recipes will be ready to eat in 15 minutes or less"
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Scooby-Doo explores transportation
by John Sazaklis
"The Mystery Machine broke down, and Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are stranded. It's going to take every type of transportation to get back home, including a bus, train, boat, plane, and more! Young readers will delight in using the clues in the text and photos to guess what type of transportation the gang is using before turning the page"
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Sign language & animals
by Bela Davis
This book introduces young readers to American Sign Language words for animals. Each page features one animal sign within an everyday situation a child might be part of. The opposite page has a bright, fun image as well as an illustration of the sign created by an in-house designer and simple, step-by-step directions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
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Acceptance, respect, and appreciation of difference
by Xina M. Uhl
"Approaching others is not always easy, especially for those without a background familiar with differences--differences of race, culture, ability, and more. To operate successfully and in the spirit of social justice, readers need to relate to all people in a spirit of open-mindedness. This can be difficult when we have biases toward others. This guide is modeled on culturally responsive, social, and emotional concepts that encourage interactions between students at school, at home, and in other spaces.By exploring subjects such as the difficult history of racism, readers will learn more about the challenges we all face today"
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Curious about monster trucks
by Rachel A. Koestler-Grack
"Questions and answers about monster trucks foster inquiry-based learning for readers in early elementary. Topics include paint jobs, tires, and history. A "Stay Curious! Learn More" feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary, and index"
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Fender
by Sara Green
"Engaging images accompany information about Fender. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"
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Inventors by mistake
by Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett
"There are many amazing inventions we use every day. Did you know some of them started as big mistakes? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the chefs, scientists, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas"
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
by Rebecca Sabelko
"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Indigenous Peoples' Day through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"
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The Haunted History of San Antonio and the Alamo
by Sue Bradford Edwards
"San Antonio, Texas, has been witness to many deaths, especially at the historic fortress known as the Alamo, where the Battle of the Alamo took place. The horrors from the battle along with the hangings that took place in San Antonio leave some people believing the city is haunted. This title explores the history of San Antonio, reports of unexplained activity at several locations throughout the city, and ways in which paranormal investigators and scientists search for proof of hauntings. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."
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Mixed martial arts strategies
by Sean Shapiro
"Mixed martial arts (MMA) combines fighting styles of diverse backgrounds from all over the planet. The best fighters know how to blend those styles together. This title introduces readers to popular fighting techniques, their histories, and how modern MMA fighters use them to their advantage inside the octagon. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, an infographic, a glossary, and an index"--Amazon.com
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Mekong giant catfish
by Joanne Mattern
"Engaging images accompany information about Mekong giant catfish. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"
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Jobs in information technology
by Beatrice Harris
"Information technology means storing, retrieving, and sending data. It is crucial to everyday life. Every time someone searches for the answer to a question online, streams a movie or TV show, or looks at photographs and videos on the internet, they canthank the hard work of people who work in information technology, or IT. This beneficial book, a valuable addition to any STEM library, introduces many IT-related careers, such as computer programmer, database administrator, and information security analyst. Readers will learn how to pursue these careers and the importance of these occupations in our world today"
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