Heather Adamson
1) Mongolia
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Mongolia"--
3) Panama
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Panama"--
4) Bangladesh
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Bangladesh"--
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Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what side you're on and what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death. In the You Choose Books set, only YOU can CHOOSE which path you take through history. What will it be? Get ready for an adventure...
7) Lobsters
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Did you know that clawed lobsters can be right-clawed or left-clawed? Every baby is born with two cutter claws. Then one cutter claw eventually develops into a crusher claw, which determines handedness. Beginning readers will want to get their hands on this ocean animal profile!
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Offers readers a captivating look into the Civil Rights Movement and how the actions of children helped promote equality for all races in America. Learn about the motivated children who participated in this historic event and why they continued to gather together in the face of great adversity. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, a timeline, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary,...
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Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the video game's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author. The Spark of Invention series provides readers...
12) Orcas
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Every orca pod has its very own theme song! Musical elements include whistles, clicks, and pops. "Singing" is the orca way of communicating, navigating, and hunting. This read offers young children the chance to get in tune with the world's largest dolphin species.
13) Blue
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In Blue, young readers will learn about plants, animals, and rocks that are blue. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover where they can see colors in the natural world.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify different shades of blue, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the color blue online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...
14) Emperor Penguins
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Emperor penguins often come together like a sports team. A tight huddle keeps them warm in their Antarctic homeland. Coping with the cold is a must for these birds. Their wings cannot fly them to milder climates. This children's title tells how emperor penguins manage life in the South Pole.
15) Yellow
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In Yellow, early readers will learn about food, animals, and plants that are yellow. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover where they can see colors in the natural world.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify different shades of yellow, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the color yellow online using our safe search engine that provides...
16) Purple
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In Purple, young readers will learn about different foods, insects, and rocks that are purple. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover where they can see colors in the natural world.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify different shades of purple, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the color purple online using our safe search engine that provides...
18) Sea Lions
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Curious how sea lions got their name? Well, male sea lions are responsible. Most have a lion-like mane, and they roar loudly to protect females. Young readers will learn all about the wild relatives of the trick-performing sea lions they enjoy watching at the zoo.
19) Sea Urchins
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Sea urchins look like fireworks exploding underwater. The spines that create their unusual appearance do have a purpose: they protect the tiny animals from dangerous predators. In this title, sea urchins of all shapes, sizes, and colors are on display for early readers!
20) Sea Dragons
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A leafy or a weedy. Every sea dragon is one or the other. Leafies have the advantage when it comes to being underwater masters of disguise. They look just like pieces of swaying seaweed! In this book, young readers can compare and contrast leafy and weedy sea dragons.