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Africa

Emily Rose Oachs · Bellwether Media
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to Africa. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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The Real Anne Boleyn

Virginia Loh-Hagan · 45th Parallel Pr
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Everyone knows her story, but do you know the REAL history behind the story of Anne Boleyn? History has never been so juicy! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate...
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Working in Space

Ellen Lawrence · Bearport Publishing
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

How does it feel to work in zero gravity in a laboratory more than 200 miles above Earth? What kinds of experiments do astronauts carry out aboard the International Space Station (ISS) ? And how does it feel to step out of the space station into the darkness of space? In this new Science...
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Friendship List #2: 12 Before 13

LISA GREENWALD · Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass will adore the second book in this hilarious series about two BFFs who master middle school with a list of twelve goals they MUST achieve before their thirteenth birthday. Inspired by the success of their first birthday bucket list, Ari and her BFF Kaylan...
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African American Migrations in North America

Irene Harris · PowerKids Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

The history of African Americans in the United States is one fraught with discrimination and immense brutality, but also with strength and a determined spirit. In this book, readers learn the history of African American migration in North America, which is a topic supported by elementary...
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DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes

Mason Anders · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Did you know that most of our bodies' cells contain about 6 feet (2 meters) of DNA? Learn how DNA and genes determine each unique trait of plants and animals by taking a close look at the make up and structure of DNA.
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Monster Jokes

IMA LAFFIN · BIG BUDDY Books
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

What do monsters read in the newspaper? The horror-scope Young comedians will build vocabulary and learn fun homophone word play sharing Monster Jokes with family and friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
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Alien Lockdown

· Capstone Press
Pages: 112

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A Child's Introduction to African American History: The Experiences, People, and Events That Shaped Our Country

Jabari Asim · Black Dog & Leventhal
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

A comprehensive, entertaining look at heroes, heroines, and critical moments by award-winning author Jabari Asim, The Child's Introduction to African American History is written for young readers aged 8 to 12 and includes a timeline poster of pivotal moments. Jabari Asim goes beyond what's...
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The Colonial Period

James Wolfe · Rosen Education Service
Pages: 80
Format: Library Binding

The colonial period is perhaps the most significant era in American history. This valuable resource begins with a summary of exploration in the New World. It then follows early colonization efforts, describing the journeys of the first colonists into the unknown and their struggles to make...
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Toaff's Way

CYNTHIA VOIGT · Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

Meet Toaff: a lovable squirrel, and new standout character, searching for a place to call home in this gem of a story by a Newbery Medal-winning author. Toaff is a small squirrel full of big questions. Why must I stay away from the human's house? Why shouldn't I go beyond the pine trees?...
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Mount Rainier

Joanne Mattern · Childrens Pr
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

An active volcano that towers 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is one of the most distinctive sights of the Pacific Northwest. Readers will explore the incredible national park that is centered around the enormous volcano, learning about the loc
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Amal Unbound

Aisha Saeed · Nancy Paulsen Books
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Aisha Saeed's middle-grade debut tells the compelling story of a girl's fight to regain her life and dreams after being forced into indentured servitude.Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal's Pakistani village, but she had no complaints, and besides, she's busy pursuing her dream of becoming...
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Are Humans Damaging the Atmosphere?

Catherine Chambers · Heinemann
Format: Book

Car, train, ship or aeroplane which form of transport is most harmful to the atmosphere? What do farming techniques such as agrochemicals do? What is acid rain and what are effects of it? This book takes a look at the impact that our modern world is having on our surrounding environment,...
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Algebra and Pre-Algebra: It's Easy

Rebecca Wingard-Nelson · Enslow Publishers
Pages: 64
Format: Book

This book teaches and discusses variables, integers, expressions, and absolute values. It also describes the order of operations and takes the reader through multi-step problems. It clearly describes how things change and how things are related. It can be read from beginning to end or used...
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