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What's that bird with the giant clump of feathers on its head? It's a Polish chicken! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about Polish chickens, including what they eat and the story behind their wacky feathers. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful...
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Word problems can be thought of as little math puzzles we read. Students learn that solving a word problem involves reading it carefully then turning the words into numbers. The book demonstrates how to solve addition and subtraction word problems by using objects or drawings. This title also will allow students to explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text and identify which reasons and evidence support...
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It's nighttime in a cemetery. There's a crow in the moonlit sky. Suddenly, something strange appears near a headstone. Then it moves! What creature is lurking in this forgotten place of the dead? Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about haunted cemeteries! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction.
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Twisted vines cover crumbling buildings. Shards of glass jut out of empty windows. The wind whips up a cloud of dust. Could someone-or something-be living in this eerie town forgotten by time? Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about ghostly towns! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art in the book will engage and...
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It's fall in a grassy field in North America. A monarch butterfly flaps its colorful wings and flies high into the sky. The butterfly has begun a 2,000-mile journey to Mexico! Along the way, it meets many other monarchs. Millions will arrive in Mexico to spend the winter clumped together on tall trees. In this dramatic and colorful book, beginning readers will learn all about where monarch butterflies go in winter, how far they travel, and the amazing...
6) Wood Frogs
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It's a cool fall day in a forest. A tiny brown wood frog hops under a log and covers itself with leaves. Soon, the sky turns gray and snow begins to fall. When the snow touches the frog, its body freezes solid! The frog will spend the winter hibernating in this frozen state. In this dramatic and colorful book, beginning readers will learn all about what wood frogs do in winter and the amazing ways they survive--including freezing solid in winter and...
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Deep in a jungle, a colorful, striped snake slithers on the ground. The stripes on its skin make an alternating pattern: black, yellow, red, black, yellow, red. Black dots on a tree frog's legs form a pattern of circles. A snail's shell goes round and round, making a spiral pattern. There are patterns to be found all around the jungle. In this visually dazzling book, beginning readers will learn all about the shapes and colors that make up patterns...
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Crisp leaves rustle on trees in fall. Furry little brown bats dart and circle around the entrance to a cave before flying inside. Using their sharp curved claws, they grip the cave's rocky ceiling and hang upside-down in groups. The tiny bats will spend all winter here, hibernating. In this dramatic and colorful book, beginning readers will learn all about where little brown bats go in winter and the amazing ways they survive--including not eating...
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In a scorching desert, a rattlesnake moves sideways, making a wavy pattern in the sand. Clumps of round cactuses form a pattern of circles. The colorful shell of a tortoise forms two diamond-shaped patterns--one on top and one below! There are patterns to be found all around the desert. In this visually dazzling book, beginning readers will learn all about the shapes and colors that make up patterns in a desert. Each 32-page book features controlled...
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Industrial architecture includes structures where products are made or that support industry. This book showcases interesting industrial buildings--from factories and offices to warehouses and distribution centers--and the architects who built them Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...
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A green tomato ripens on a vine. Soon it will be plump, red, and ready to eat. Nearby, a dark gray foal runs alongside its mother. As it gets older, its fur will change to white--just like its mother's. Early readers will be taken on a colorful tour of a farm in this simple yet captivating text about different colors and what they mean. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. Stunning...
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What has wrinkly, gray skin, whiskers, flippers, and pointy front teeth? If you guessed a walrus, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about...
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What has fuzzy ears, five fingers on each hand, yellow eyes, and a black-and-white striped tail? If you guessed a ring-tailed lemur, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning...
15) Therapy Dogs
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A small brown dog cuddles with a sick child in a hospital bed. As the boy strokes the dog's silky fur, the gentle dog licks the child's hand to cheer him up. In this heart-warming introduction to therapy dogs, beginning readers will learn all about these wonderful furry companions and the important jobs they do. From making patients in hospitals feel better to comforting people in nursing homes and helping children improve their reading skills, these...
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A banana's peel turns from green to bright yellow. Its color let's us know that it's sweet and ripe. Tan-colored dough bakes in a hot oven, turning crispy and golden brown. Now it's ready to eat! Simple yet captivating text will help early readers learn about different colors and what they reveal about the delicious food we eat. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. Stunning photos...
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What has feathers, huge eyes and feet, and long, strong legs? If you guessed an ostrich, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling...
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What has a bushy tail, sharp claws, a long nose, and a sticky tongue? If you guessed an anteater, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about...
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What has wrinkly, gray skin, whiskers, flippers, and pointy front teeth? If you guessed a walrus, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about...
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What has a sticky tongue, orange feet, smooth green skin, and red eyes? If you guessed a red-eyed tree frog, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn...
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