Joyce Jeffries
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Language
English
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Summer is the best time to go outside and play! The same is true for dinosaurs in this innovative first concepts series. Readers watch dinosaurs play games, take a trip, and even hit the beach with the help of colorful illustrations that provide strong picture-text correlation to aid reading comprehension. From baseball to sand castles and a trip on the Ferris wheel, dinos love to have fun in the summer sun. This fun first concepts book is sure to...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"How do refugees differ from immigrants? Why do they leave their country, and what do they hope to find in a new place? These questions and more are answered as readers are given an in-depth look at refugees and their struggle to build a better life. This important topic is addressed using accessible text, enlightening fact boxes, full-color photographs and helpful graphic organizers. The relatable tone presents this issue to readers without condescension,...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Dinosaurs love to celebrate birthdays. The prehistoric creatures know how to throw a party, too! These fun dinos are getting ready for a big bash, and beginning readers ready to explore are invited to the party! With strong picture-text correlation, readers dive into both the setup and fun of a birthday party. Watching mom and dad dinos getting things ready and seeing friends arrive is a reading adventure readers will never forget, with colorful illustrations...
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Language
Español
Description
The essential concept of distance is, taught through an easy-to-follow narrative and illustrations featuring colorful dinosaurs. Beginning readers discover the difference between "near" and "far" with the help of this book's accessible text and vibrant cartoon dinosaurs, which are, shown interacting with common vocabulary words, including cars and horses. Strong picture-to-text correlation helps early learners enhance their vocabularies and understanding...
7) Meet the Vet
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Series
Language
English
Description
When our pets are sick, we take them to the vet! Readers learn all about what these helpful community heroes do each day to make sure our cats and dogs stay safe in this exciting book filled with full-color photographs. Through the use of accessible text, early readers are introduced to many types of vets. From horse vets to small animal vets that take care of cats and dogs, readers explore the lives of the professionals that help take care of our...
Author
Language
Español
Description
Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They'll discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe. Strong picture-to-text correlation aids in reading comprehension, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary and concepts...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A teacher is a familiar figure in the lives of many readers, but readers discover new information about the hard work teachers do every day through achievable content. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of teachers and the tools they use to help their students learn. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow readers to see for themselves what a teacher's job is like as they learn fun facts and build a stronger vocabulary with each turn...
Author
Language
English
Description
English language learners discover fun new facts about teachers and the work that they do. They get an up-close look at some of the important tools teachers use to help their students learn. With the help of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers see for themselves what it is like to be a teacher. A picture glossary is included to help strengthen vocabulary skills. Colorful pictures show teachers hard...
13) Meet the Pilot
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Series
Language
English
Description
Not many people know that the first pilots took to the skies in hot air balloons. Today, professional pilots use fast jets and helicopters to get from place to place in style. Through the use of accessible text and colorful photographs, early readers will learn all about the people who soar high above their towns and cities every day, and will have fun exploring the cockpit of the world's fastest vehicles. A picture glossary helps reinforce essential...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Arctic foxes have developed special adaptations that help them survive in the unwelcoming tundra. In the winter, their fur is white; in the summer, when the snow melts, they grow gray or brown fur. The furry bottoms of their feet and their large tails keep them warm all year round. Readers will enjoy discovering these and other facts about this marvelous animal. These facts enhance readers' understanding of common science curriculum topics. Stunning...
15) Near and Far
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The essential concept of distance is, taught through an easy-to-follow narrative and illustrations featuring colorful dinosaurs. Beginning readers discover the difference between "near" and "far" with the help of this book's accessible text and vibrant cartoon dinosaurs, which are, shown interacting with common vocabulary words, including cars and horses. Strong picture-to-text correlation helps early learners enhance their vocabularies and understanding...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dads can teach us many things–from how to make a pizza to how to read! Readers follow along as a relatable narrator experiences the learning opportunities around every corner when they spend time with their dad. This engaging fictional story is told through accessible text that readers can explore on their own or with the help of an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop strong reading comprehension skills....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Dads can teach us many things–from how to make a pizza to how to read! Readers follow along as a relatable narrator experiences the learning opportunities around every corner when they spend time with their dad. This engaging fictional story is told through accessible text that readers can explore on their own or with the help of an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop strong reading comprehension skills....
Author
Language
English
Description
Nurses work very hard to help people stay healthy and get healthier. Through bilingual text, English language learners see how nurses work individually and with doctors to care for both sick and healthy patients. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of tools that nurses use to do their jobs and learn fun facts about nurses through the use of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. A picture glossary...
19) Meet the Mayor
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They'll discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe. Strong picture-text correlation aids in reading comprehension, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary and concepts...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dads can teach us many things–from how to make a pizza to how to read! Readers follow along as a relatable narrator experiences the learning opportunities around every corner when they spend time with their dad. This engaging fictional story is told through accessible text that readers can explore on their own or with the help of an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop strong reading comprehension skills....