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The Culture and Crafts of Canada

Paul C Challen - Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 2015.
Format: eBook

Colorful photographs and informative text introduce young readers to the culture of Canada, along with step-by-step instructions for related arts and crafts projects.
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The Dark Secret

Tui T. Sutherland - Thorndike Striving Reader
Format: Library Binding

Large Prints increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially struggling, reluctant, and striving readers.
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The Black Power Movement

Rebecca Rissman - Core Library
Format: Book

Take an in-depth look at the Black Power movement, from who was involved to what the movement hoped to accomplish. This title offers primary sources, Fast facts and sidebars, prompts and activities, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library...
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Llamas

Lori MacDhui - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

Llamas have two coats: a soft, insulating undercoat and a coarse, protective outer coat. Both fibers are used in the production of llama wool. In this engaging book, readers will learn about the domestication of llamas, the resources they offer, and how their fiber has been used and produced...
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Apartment 1986

Lisa Papademetriou - Harpercollins
Format: Print book

Bestselling middle grade author Lisa Papademetriou is back with a playful, poignant story that will resonate with anyone who's ever had to learn that love means accepting people - even yourself - for who they really are.Callie never meant to let it go this far. Sure, she may have accidentally-on-purpose...
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George Washington: America's History Maker

Andrew Olesen - Power Kids Press / Rosen Publishing Group
Format: Print book

This informational text looks at the life of George Washington from his earliest days on his parents' farm in Virginia to the battle experience he gained during the French and Indian war. Students learn why he was the natural choice to lead the Continental Army and become the nation's first...
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All the Answers

Kate Messner - Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Format: Hardcover

What if your pencil had all the answers? Would you ace every test? Would you know what your teachers were thinking? When Ava Anderson finds a scratched up pencil she doodles like she would with any other pencil. But when she writes a question in the margin of her math quiz, she hears a clear...
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Maps and Geography

Ken Jennings - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Discover the fun facts about the world and become a master of geography with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.With this Junior Genius Guide to maps and geography, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers...
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The Culture of the Islamic World

Vic Kovacs - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

Islam is one of the worlds major religions, and in ancient times, the Islamic world was one of the worlds major societies. This title provides a sweeping look at the important contributions people of the Islamic world made to learning, architecture, trade, the military, and religion. Readers...
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U.S. Presidents

Ken Jennings - Little Simon
Format: Hardcover

Become a presidential pro with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings. With this book about U.S. Presidents, youll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with clever facts Did you know that Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving...
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