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"Farm animals are fun to learn about, and they provide a high-interest lens through which beginning readers learn about colors in this delightful volume. Engaging text and vibrant, full-color photographs work together to create a memorable educational experience. Within the accessible main text are relatable examples, such as a white lamb, yellow chick, and red and white barn. These examples create a sense of familiarity that helps early learners...
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"Shopping can be a fun way to learn! In this age appropriate guide to colors that can be seen at the store, relatable examples of colorful objects are presented to readers in a way that fosters a spirit of curiosity about the world around them. Through exploring these examples, readers develop strong comprehension and observational skills. The simple language and short sentences used also help early learners build their vocabulary. This engaging text...
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Readers are given both a historical and contemporary view of veterans and the challenges they've faced as they learn about the history of Veterans Day. From the battlefields of World War I to today's military parades and memorials, photographs of veterans and those who honor them are presented alongside detailed main text. Historical context and current issues facing veterans are explained using accessible text, and readers are encouraged to make...
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As the world gets more connected, many people believe knowing other languages is a key to success. With this in mind, some schools make learning another language mandatory. Do you agree with this, or should students be able to opt out of learning a second language? Readers are asked this question and are then presented with arguments from people on both sides. As readers explore the unbiased main text, helpful fact boxes, and detailed chart breaking...
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Construction workers build and repair the homes, roads, and skyscrapers we see around us every day. Readers discover fun facts about this important career as they learn about the skills and tools used by construction workers on the job. Fact boxes and a detailed graphic organizer provide additional information in an eye-catching way. Full-color photographs of construction workers give readers a clear picture of what this career is all about. Readers...
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In order to execute amazing tumbling passes and stick the perfect landing, gymnasts need proper training and a lot of practice. They also need to understand the science behind what they're doing on the mat and in the air. Readers are introduced to the areas of STEM-science, technology, engineering, and math-that help gymnasts perform at their best, including the ways engineers have created safer equipment and the ways technology is being used to reduce...
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Promised a paradise at the edge of the world, they found a place where the devil himself would not care to loiter. The Welsh Valleys, 1865. Impoverished smallholder Dafydd Rhys, his headstrong daughter Lisa and their family emigrate with friends to unknown Patagonia, at the tip of South America, where they are promised a life free from the pits and from punishment for speaking their own language. But can Dafydd find the strength to lead his people...
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This classic book on sewing linens for the church explains the materials and equipment needed, a variety of hemming options, special instructions on the small linens such as purificators and palls, working with fair linens, white work embroidery, and caring for church linens. New to this edition are directions for rolled hems, chalice veils, more specific directions and an improved worksheet for planning shrinkage, special advice specifically for...
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Young readers learn about different colors they can spot at the zoo through clear text and full-color photographs of animals, such as pink flamingos, gray elephants, and black and white zebras. The accessible main text presented using simple, short sentences helps readers develop constructive comprehension and observational skills, along with helping them build their vocabulary. The engaging content can also be read aloud to young children by adults....
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The park is a fun place to visit, and it's a fun place to learn about colors. Young learners discover an array of different colors in this vibrant book, which includes full-color photographs. Achievable text provides relatable examples of colorful objects and parts of nature found in parks in different communities. Readers are able to easily compare and contrast what they're reading about to things they see in their everyday lives. This book's simple...
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Most social media platforms have age limits, and many people often think this is a good way to keep young internet users safe. However, other people believe that the internet should be open to everyone, regardless of their age. Still others fall somewhere in the middle. Readers are introduced to the opinions and facts surrounding this debate through unbiased main text, colorful photographs, and helpful fact boxes. In addition, a clear graphic organizer...
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Hanukkah commemorates an important moment in the history of the Jewish people, and readers explore the history behind this holiday through accessible main text that combines facts and fun! From the meaning of the Hanukkah menorah to the writing on a dreidel, the symbols of this special celebration are explained in an age-appropriate way that encourages Jewish readers to better understand their history and encourages readers of different backgrounds...
13) Colors at Home
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Young readers are introduced to a world of colors in this engaging volume on different shades of the rainbow within the home. A variety of colors are introduced using relatable examples, which readers are then able to compare and contrast with items around their own homes. Full-color photographs captivate young readers, as they are encouraged to explore this fundamental topic independently or with the help of an adult. The simple, clear language used...
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In some parts of the world, students go to school all year. Is this a good idea? Readers ask themselves this question as they explore different arguments for and against year-round schooling. As they discover these different points of view, they learn the importance of respecting other opinions. The informative main text is supplemented by fact boxes, which readers can use to develop their own informed opinion on this topic. Full-color photographs...
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Many cultures celebrate a festival of lights. For example, Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah. Hindus celebrate Diwali, a time marked by bright lights and new beginnings. Readers explore the roots of this holiday in ancient India and the ways it's celebrated today. From finding facts in the main text and sidebars to making their own Diwali artwork, readers are encouraged to take a deep dive into Diwali and develop a deeper appreciation for diversity...
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Decorating trees, sending letters to Santa, and writing cards for loved ones are all popular Christmas traditions. But how did they start? Readers learn the history behind some of the most beloved parts of this popular holiday in this detailed look at the way we celebrate Christmas. Historical context is presented through accessible main text and additional sidebars, and readers are also encouraged to look more closely at Christmas celebrations around...
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Halloween has a long history! Some parts can be traced back to the ancient Romans and Celtic peoples, and readers are sure to have fun making connections between those festivals and the spooky celebrations we have today. In addition to learning the facts about Halloween's history, readers get some tips on how to make their next Halloween the best one ever-from ways to be safe to a recipe for a tasty treat to share with their friends. Readers can even...
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History is written by the colonizers, so the Native American experience of the first Thanksgiving isn't given much attention. Readers are reminded to look more critically at the stories they've been told as they explore the history of Thanksgiving through engaging main text and sidebars. As readers discover the different ways this day is celebrated-from the foods people eat to the activities they enjoy-they're presented with photographs of Thanksgiving...
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Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a holiday that's growing in popularity in the United States, but it has its roots in ancient Mexico. Readers learn fun facts about the history of this holiday and its many symbols, including marigolds, skulls, and skeletons. As they read, they are encouraged to develop a deeper appreciation for the diversity of ways we celebrate life, loved ones, and those who have left us. Informative main text is paired with...