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1) Bulldozers
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English
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Introduces bulldozers and describes the jobs they do.
2) Diggers
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English
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Introduces diggers and backhoes and describes the jobs they do.
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Using a fictionalized approach, this bilingual book allows beginning readers to follow along as one relatable family discovers the fun of flight. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers are presented with a variety of fun facts about this common experience. A helpful picture glossary aids in vocabulary development, and colorful illustrations capture the excitement of a first airplane ride.
4) Loaders
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Life would be a lot harder without loaders. They move snow away so people can get around in the winter, carry materials that are used to build houses, and do many other important jobs. Accessible text presents the mechanics of loaders in a way that is clear for even beginning readers, while a variety of photographs show loaders hard at work. A picture glossary helps readers visualize and remember early vocabulary.
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Teeny, meek-seeming hamsters can travel up to 8-miles in one night in the wild. As pets, they provide hours of amusement. They run tirelessly on wheels, snoop around and move sawdust about the cage, and plump up their chubby cheeks with food morsels. From playtime to feeding time, readers learn how to take care of these popular pets.
7) Tractors
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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Introduces tractors and describes the jobs they do.
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English
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Gender identity is a concept that young people are talking about in increasingly open ways, and they need resources to help them better understand this complex topic. This sensitive and age-appropriate overview of gender identity features helpful definitions.
9) Curious Cats
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Fans of the domestic feline pay a visit to pet corner, where they learn all about caring for the mysteriously independent but lovable cat. Young readers learn what cats eat, how they play, and how, they're taken care of when sick. They're shown that even though cats are afraid of the water, they still have an inventive way to keep supremely clean. A picture glossary helps cement understanding of new words.
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Freedom of the press is an issue that's often in the spotlight. Some people believe it's an essential part of a democracy, while others believe the press has too much freedom. Before readers can join in this debate about the press and the factors threatening its freedom, they need to know the facts about this topic. Facts are presented using accessible language and fact boxes that simplify complicated data and statistics. Readers deepen their understanding...
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Barack Obama: First African American President is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.
RI.1.8 and Literacy.
L.1.2. Beautiful photographs are paired with narrative nonfiction text, explaining the life and times of President Obama. A timeline is included. This book should be paired with "Meet President Obama" (9781448890583) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative...
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The Fearless Honey Badger is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.
RI.3.9 and Literacy.
L.3.1a. Full-page color photographs and narrative nonfiction text introduce readers to the life of a honey badger. This book should be paired with "Life of a Honey Badger" (9781477725153) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.
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'Fake news' is a term used by politicians and on social media. It can be difficult to know what news sources to trust, or if any can be trusted. The question of whether or not we should trust the news is at the center of this critical thinking exercise, which is also an accessible introduction to media literacy. As the informative main text details each side of this debate, fact boxes present statistics readers can use to back up their point of view....
14) I Feel Mad
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Young readers discover the healthy and unhealthy ways we deal with feeling mad in this educational and engaging book. Using accessible text and fictional approach, this story of a fight between siblings is a relatable situation that teaches young readers about how to handle anger in a healthy way. This approach keeps beginning readers entertained as they learn about powerful emotions. Colorful illustrations and a vocabulary-building picture glossary...
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Understanding the principles of base ten is essential to understanding numbers and operations. Students will build upon their knowledge of place value and be challenged to use it in the context of algebraic operations. Engaging content encourages students to demonstrate the knowledge they've gained from reading. Eye-catching visuals help walk readers through the math problems, while age-appropriate language encourages learning. Oliver takes a trip...
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Is television bad for kids? This question has been asked by parents, scientists, and more ever since television sets first entered people's homes, and different people have come up with different answers. As readers are challenged to form their own opinions about the effects of television on young people like them, they strengthen their critical thinking skills and learn to respect a variety of viewpoints. The unbiased main narrative is presented...
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Using a fictionalized approach, readers follow one family's journey from the airport to the air, learning new words and fun facts with each turn of the page. Colorful illustrations and accessible text show readers how much fun it is to fly in an airplane. A picture glossary helps strengthen vocabulary skills and encourages deeper learning development.
18) Cuddly rabbits
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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Introduces rabbits and describes how pet rabbits live.
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Some students wear uniforms to school each day. Others do not wear uniforms. Is one approach better than the other? Readers are immersed in the debate surrounding school uniforms through the use of informative text that presents multiple points of view. Eye-catching fact boxes, detailed graphic organizers, and full-color photographs enhance this engaging reading experience. Readers are encouraged to keep an open mind and developed an informed opinion...
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