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The dramatic story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to neutral Sweden. The soldiers patrolling their street are growing suspicious, so Carl and his mama must make their way...
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Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! A boy finds his great grandfather's accordion in the attic and with it the sweet history of klezmer music and the role the old accordion played in Jewish life through the years.
3) White Fang
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During the gold rush, Alaska is a vast land with the promise of riches. Some of these riches are sled dogs. White Fang is one of these dogs who is traded, sold, and pitted against each other. Soon he is saved and brought to California. Can he adjust to his new home and his new family? Find out in this stunning graphic novel adaptation of Jack London's classic by Joe Dunn. Creator biographies and a glossary help reluctant readers take the first step...
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Based on true events, this fictional story traces the history of the Women's Land Army during World War I. Real-life "Farmerette" Helen Stevens trains to farm the land, negotiates a position for herself and other women, and does her bit for the war effort. This unique book celebrates the true grit of American men and women.
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Miracle Man is a beautifully illustrated biography of Jesus Christ by award-winning author and illustrator John Hendrix. For all Christian denominations and perfect for families to share throughout the year, this book will be especially beloved by the faithful as a gift for Easter, communions, christenings, religious graduations, and all other secular holidays.
This book freshly reinterprets some of the oldest and best-known stories in human...
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This book focuses on Daniel Boone an American pioneer, explorer, and woodsman, who is, credited with the exploration and settlement of Kentucky. It provides, an introduction to the life of Daniel Boone, a true environmentalist, whose discoveries inspired songs, books, and city parks. This celebratory volume contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts the folktale from diverse cultures, and defines words unique to the story....
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Michael is Nathan's great, great grandson. Michael's family has lived in the same town, and in the same house, for several generations. This book takes a look at what day-to-day life was like for Nathan as a boy in the 1800's and what it is like for Michael today. The reader will see the changes in the house, the town, and even in the environment. The comparisons cover advances in power, construction, light, transportation, communication, education,...
10) Dalai Lama
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of the Dalai Lama, the 14th spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative back matter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents...
12) Rosa Parks
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The Historical Heroes series introduces young readers to some of the most important individuals in U.S. history. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, along with exciting photos to help inspire beginning readers.
13) Gwen Frostic
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Gwen Frostic, prominent artist, naturalist, and business owner, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.
14) Fred Rogers
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Fred Rogers, the man behind "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents...
15) Mahatma Gandhi
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of social activist Mahatma Gandhi in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative back matter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events The...
16) Nelson Mandela
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of political leader Nelson Mandela in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative back matter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events The...
17) John Lewis
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of civil rights activist John Lewis, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Timeline of key events The...
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George Washington and Alexander Hamilton were two of the most famous Founding Fathers. They fought for American independence and then worked to build the United States into a strong and stable country. Along the way, they also became friends. The story of their friendship and how it helped shape the United States is presented through engaging text that balances historical context with a relatable narrative. Featuring fun fact boxes, quotes from primary...
19) Red Jacket
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Red Jacket is remembered as a great speaker who stood up for the Seneca tribe and their territory following the American Revolution. He worked with the Founding Fathers, including George Washington and John Adams, to secure a future for his people in the new United States. Readers discover a piece of Native American history through the biography of Red Jacket. The main content includes both events of his life as well as understandable historical context....
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Great friendships are not always easy. The friendship between Founding Fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson was downright rocky, so much so that they're sometimes called the "Founding Frenemies." With this unique book, readers will learn about the relationship, friendly and otherwise, between two of the United States' most well-known founders. Readers follow along from their first meeting as delegates in the Continental Congress in 1775 to their...
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