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"The concept of opposites is an important building block of early education. This brightly designed book explores opposites through the pairing of front and back. Familiar objects such as toys and animals are used as subjects, and simple sentences allow beginning readers to practice fluency and acquire new vocabulary. A concluding activity offers a chance for readers to assess their understanding"--
3) In or out?
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English
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"Directional words are important for young learners so that they can explain spatial concepts to others. In this charming book, they'll be able to practice the terms "in" and "out" as well as other vocabulary terms. They'll be aided in their vocabulary acquisition by bright pictures that offer visual clues to the accessible text as well as a clear understanding of why in and out are opposites
5) Hot and cold
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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The difference between "hot" and "cold" is demonstrated through bright illustrations and accessible text. Featuring strong picture-text correlation, this book allows early learners to explore these antonyms independently and build strong vocabularies as they read. On each page, beginning readers discover dinosaurs interacting with temperature—including hot cocoa and cold ice cream. These antonyms are highlighted in a concluding graphic organizer
...6) Up or down?
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English
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"What goes up must come down! Up and down are entertaining terms to explore in this fun book of opposites. Readers will investigate these vocabulary words through balls, kites, balloons, and other objects. The everyday scenarios encourage them to employ these opposites in their own understanding of the world. Vivid photographs are an aid in vocabulary acquisition, while a short concluding activity provides an opportunity for self-assessment."--
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English
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"Heavy and light can be tricky concepts to present to young learners. It's hard to observe an object's weight. However, this cheerful book reviews this pair of opposites through clear language and beautiful photographs of familiar objects. Readers will be able to practice their fluency as they evaluate and compare items. They'll be encouraged to make their own observations as well as apply their knowledge to the world around them" --
9) Near or far?
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English
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"Near and far are important concepts to understand--who doesn't want to know if a shark is near or far? This colorful volume is an enjoyable exploration of this pair of opposites. It invites beginning readers to practice using these terms in relation to familiar and fun scenarios in the real world. They'll spot near and faraway elephants, sharks, birds, and boats in the lively photographs accompanying the achievable text." --
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English
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"A small field mouse is dwarfed by a big whale calf, a tall baby giraffe towers over a short baby hedgehog, and a fast colt races along while a slow little sloth has a leisurely climb. Filled with colorful, eye-catching photos of baby animals in their natural surroundings and paired with playful rhythms, Baby Animals First Opposites will instill a love of nature while teaching children all about opposites"--
12) Dot
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English
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Pairs of circular shapes convey opposite relationships in the arc of a day
16) Alone together
Author
Publisher
words and pictures
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Alone Together looks at opposites and contrasts through unusual and humorous examples in the animal world. This charming picture book will spark conversations between adult and child and is a great introduction to a key early years concept. Its bold, colorful illustrations are perfect for parents and young children to explore together and to pour over time and again
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Series
Publisher
Downtown Bookworks Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
See Superman fly UP, up and away! While Aqualad dives DOWN into the ocean. Batman is INSIDE the Batmobile while Robin is OUTSIDE of it. The Flash goes from NEAR to FAR in the blink of an eye. Beloved characters and classic illustrations provide an engaging way for little ones to learn important concepts
20) Pup and down!
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Series
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Two pups hit the town and create a special kind of puppy mayhem as they embark upon an adventure in opposites."--
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