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"Yumi comes from a land of gardens, meditation, and spirits, while Painter lives in a world of darkness, technology, and nightmares. When their lives suddenly become intertwined in strange ways, can they put aside their differences and work together to uncover the mysteries of their situation and save each other's communities from certain disaster? "--
2) Up and Down
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Kids go up and down the slide and a cute puppy puts it head up and down. This book introduces the opposites of "up" and "down," repeated throughout the narrative with photographs displaying each action.
3) Opposites!
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Updated for 2020, plentiful bright colors and playful illustrations, photographs, and text introduces young children to the subject of opposites.
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Playing in the dirt, staying up all night, and leaving clothes strewn across the floor are not a problem if you're a wild animal. Dunking food, burping, and splashing-no problem either. Human kids, who are expected to follow rules, rules, rules, will squeal with delight as the pages reveal wild animals getting away with all kinds of outlandish behavior and will relish "knowing better!"
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The essential concept of distance is, taught through an easy-to-follow narrative and illustrations featuring colorful dinosaurs. Beginning readers discover the difference between "near" and "far" with the help of this book's accessible text and vibrant cartoon dinosaurs, which are, shown interacting with common vocabulary words, including cars and horses. Strong picture-to-text correlation helps early learners enhance their vocabularies and understanding...
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Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor R. D. Blackmore - Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a novel by English author Richard Doddridge Blackmore, published in 1869. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in Devon and Somerset, particularly around the East Lyn Valley area of Exmoor.Set in the 17th century in the Badgworthy Water region of Exmoor in Devon and Somerset, England. John Ridd is the son of...
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Los tiburones y los delfines tienen ambos órganos en forma de torpedo con aletas en sus espaldas. Ellos cortan el agua para agarrar a sus presas con los dientes afilados. Pero a pesar de sus similitudes, tiburones y delfines pertenecen a diferentes clases de animales: una es un pez y obtiene el oxígeno del agua y el otro es un mamífero y obtiene el oxígeno del aire. Educador Marina Kevin Kurtz guía primeros lectores a comparar y contrastar estos...
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Sharks and dolphins both have torpedo-shaped bodies with fins on their backs. They slice through the water to grab their prey with sharp teeth. But despite their similarities, sharks and dolphins belong to different animal classes: one is a fish and gets oxygen from the water and the other is a mammal and gets oxygen from the air. Marine educator Kevin Kurtz guides early readers to compare and contrast these ocean predators through stunning photographs...
9) Los insectos
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Did you know that caterpillars crawl very slowly? They turn into insects that use wings to fly very fast. Young readers will discover the differences between these insect opposites and more in “Insects”, a Science Opposites book.
10) Mojado y seco
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This book makes learning about the concept of opposites fun, as readers discover recognizable examples of things that are wet or dry! Using colorful photographs that connect to simple text, alongside exciting and recognizable sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about wet and dry things, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help...
11) Up or Down?
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What goes up must come down! Up and down are entertaining terms to explore in this fun book of opposites. Readers will investigate these vocabulary words through balls, kites, balloons, and other objects. The everyday scenarios encourage them to employ these opposites in their own understanding of the world. Vivid photographs are an aid in vocabulary acquisition, while a short concluding activity provides an opportunity for self-assessment.
13) Back and Front
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With great use of fun and colorful photographs, this book introduces readers to the difference between back and front. Emerging readers can get a start reading on their own.
14) Fast and Slow
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This book makes learning about the concept of opposites fun, as readers discover recognizable examples of things that are fast and slow! Using colorful photographs that connect to simple text, alongside exciting and recognizable sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about fast- and slow-moving things, while also building confidence in their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions...
15) Los animales
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Did you know that an armadillo's body is covered in hard plates? A hare's body is covered in soft fur for warmth. Young readers will discover the differences between these animal opposites and more in “Animals”, a Science Opposites book.
16) Las plantas
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Did you know that orchids have the lightest seeds of any plant? The heaviest seeds can weigh as much as a four-year-old child. Young readers will discover the differences between these plant opposites and more in “Plants”, a Science Opposites book.
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Opposites are among the most important concepts that children need to learn. Knowledge of the subject will allow children to understand words and their meanings, learn to follow directions, provide descriptions and even engage in classroom discussion. Hence, if your child understands the concept of opposites, he/she will become better prepared to excel in both social and academic settings. Buy a copy today!
18) Fast and Slow
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This compare and contrast narrative reinforces the concept of speed by introducing objects and animals that are fast and slow. A picture-word glossary is included.
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Finding similarities and differences is an important early math skill to master. It is a building block for understanding more complex concepts such as patterns and shapes, and readers are given a helpful introduction to this topic through clear and concise text that provides relatable examples of objects that are the same and those that are different. Early learners are guided in this enjoyable math journey by interactive questions that challenge...
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Understanding the concepts of same and different is essential in honing your child's communication, math and analytic skills. This special book of opposites is especially designed for the young readers. It contains definitions that will challenge your child's reading and comprehensive skills. It also helps improve his/her vocabulary through the introduction of commonly paired words. Mastering these concepts will help your child with his/her math too!...
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