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"A boy discovers he has much to learn while observing plants with his older sister -- a story about cultivating patience and letting knowledge grow. As a boy walks around the neighborhood with his older, green-thumbed sister, she tells him all about the plants they see -- magnolias that smell like lemon cake, quince trees that will bloom the most beautiful red, daffodils that are the flower of Mother's Day, and even dandelions, whose greens can be...
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This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help as a mentor, from giving advice to offering new experiences, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades...
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"In this funny picture book exploring a forever childhood question about friendship, squirrel and a mushroom explore the forest through the seasons, show each other special trees, build snow mushrooms, share the good times and bad?which become good bad times alongside a friend. Then spring arrives, and so does a new friend. And then another. This raises a profound question for an overthinking squirrel: should we have just one best friend?"--Provided...
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★"Pura Belpré honoree Delacre's chronicles-each different from the next-offer moving snapshots of family heartbreak, disadvantage, dysfunctionality, heartbreak, privilege, and joy." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ "Beautifully written with candor, honesty and perfect brevity. Delacre illustrates as well, providing a gorgeous mixed-media portrait of each story's main character. A collection not to be missed." - Booklist (starred review)
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Where can a mascot go when their theme park is closed for good? Join Buck 'n' Bronco on a whacky, laugh-out-loud adventure as they search for a new place to call home … Buck 'n' Bronco are mascots at the Happy Ranch theme park. It's their mission to Bring the Happy™ to your day! But when Happy Ranch is demolished to make way for a futuristic new park, Buck 'n' Bronco find themselves without a home and without a job. They head out on the road,...
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Winter has been rough for Belle Song and her family. Food is running low, and her mother is expecting a new baby. To restock food and medical supplies, Belle's father decides to take everyone to Tharsis City, the capital of Mars. Belle can't wait to see the amazing wonders and marvels that Tharsis City has to offer. But unforeseen dangers lurk in the city streets. Will Belle and her Nabian friend, Ta'al, be able to overcome the troubles they face...
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On Mars, no resource is more precious than water. Without it, farmers could not survive, and communities would shrivel up and die. Unfortunately, water Raiders are a constant threat on the red planet. When the Songs' family farm is attacked and their water supply is stolen, the neighboring families decide it's time to fight back. Will they be able to stop the Raiders attacks? And what part will Belle and her friends play in helping to expose the Raiders'...
10) The New Trim
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Jasper loves going to the groomer. But when Miss Clip decides to take a nap, Jasper takes over and gives all his friends new looks. Young readers will love this adventurous, adorable story.
11) What I Believe
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Vicki wishes she could solve her problems as easily as she can arrange words into a poem Vicki Marnet has two wonderful big brothers who are completely regular people. They like sports, chess, and the student senate, and are totally normal-unlike Vicky, who feels in her heart that she's different. For one thing, she writes poetry for fun. She plays with sonnets, pantoums, sestinas-all kinds of stanzas and rhymes, anything to take her mind off what's...
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When Belle Song and her Nabian friend, Ta'al, decide to go exploring, they stumble upon some ancient Martian ruins. What they find there will seriously test their friendship. After escaping from some dangerous lizard creatures, the girls begin to argue about what they found. Both claim they know who built the site, and neither are budging in their beliefs. Will Belle and Ta'al find a compromise and mend their friendship? Or will the new girl in town...
13) Can't Do it All
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There are so many fun options, but we can't do it all! Learning how to balance all we want to do helps us be the best at all of the things we choose to do. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about balance fun, while hands-on activities put this early life skill into practice. Explore how life works when we find the balance.
14) Sports Day Star
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It's Sports Day for the penguins and everyone is excited except Pip. With the help of her friends, she finds the courage to try new things. Young readers will delight in this warm story.
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Belle Song just wants to go home. She doesn't understand why her family had to move to Mars. The new family farm is in the middle of nowhere. It's dirty, the animals smell, and the people in town aren't very friendly. Worst of all, she misses her friends back on Earth. At least her android, Melody, tries to keep her company. Will Belle learn to enjoy her new life on Mars? Will she be able to make new friends with the alien kids at her school? This...
16) My Body Is Mine
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I get a say about what happens to me. Learning how to give and receive consent helps us stay safe and happy. Bright, cheerful illustrations paired with engaging photos and lively text make learning about consent clear and fun, while hands-on activities put this early life skill into practice. Explore how life works when our bodies are our own.
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Lack of financial literacy among children can lead to poor money management skills in adulthood.If you would like your child to learn practical tips of how money grows over time and the power of compounding, this book is here to help your child.Jeremy's Magic Cheque uses great pictures, making it more interesting and memorable for the children. The book is among a series of the Kids Financial Story Books available to help reinforce kids' understanding...
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Lack of financial literacy among children can lead to poor money management skills in adulthood.If you would like your child to learn the concept of banking, financial literacy, saving, and making smart choices, this book is here to help your child.Jeremy's Banking Experience uses great pictures, making it more interesting and memorable for the children. The book is among a series of the Kids Financial Story Books available to help reinforce kids'...
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Polish English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Polish as their second language.It's the summer holidays, and Mark is looking forward to having a big adventure!Są wakacje, a Marek z niecierpliwością czeka na wielką przygodę!But when his Mom and Dad announce that the family is going on a camping trip he becomes scared.Kiedy jednak Mama i Tata oznajmiają, że rodzina jedzie na biwak, ogarnia go strach.Will Mark overcome...
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