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261) Skiing
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From speeding down hills to gliding through the woods, skiing is a favorite winter sport! This informative title introduces beginning readers to different types of skiing and the gear needed for the activity. Simple sentences and vibrant photos offer support for students just starting to read independently, while simple features clarify and reinforce the text.
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The Super Hornet is a speedy fighter jet. It flies at supersonic speeds! In this hi-lo text, readers will learn what this high-powered military aircraft can do. Vibrant, high-quality images bring this aircraft to life for readers to experience for themselves. Special features highlight the aircraft's weapons, technology, and size. A two-page ending spread explores the capabilities and equipment of this superfast jet!
263) Arapaimas
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Arapaimas are fearsome predators. They lurk in the waters of the Amazon, ready to devour any prey they see with their large, powerful mouths! In this book, reluctant readers will learn all about arapaimas and their life in the Amazon through leveled text and vibrant photographs. Special features such as a size comparison chart, identification chart, and record catch will reel readers in and leave them wanting to learn more!
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In the intricate tapestry of human biology, the role of blood type has captivated scientists and medical professionals for decades. Beyond its traditional significance in transfusions and compatibility, recent research has unveiled a compelling correlation between blood type and susceptibility to various diseases. This revelation sparks a journey into understanding how something as seemingly simple as blood type can wield profound influence over our...
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In the United States alone there are close to 60 million hikers. And it's the most popular outdoor activity in Canada. While hiking is a lot of fun, there are many health benefits, including physical exercise and stress relief from being out in nature. Using poetry and expository text, T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet gives young readers an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare and make the most of their outdoor adventures. Topics include information on...
266) Volleyball
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Serve the ball! In this beginning title, young readers will learn about the basic rules and actions of volleyball. Labeled photos support simple leveled text, while a photo glossary reinforces unfamiliar terms. Simple features show moves and equipment in a visual manner to further showcase these aspects of the game. This title is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!
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Ce livre est composé de centaines de conseils et d'expériences utiles pour tout le monde, de 7 à 70 ans, couvrant de nombreux aspects de la vie. Ces conseils et expériences ont été préparés en examinant de nombreux livres, magazines, articles, encyclopédies, opinions d'experts, sites web et recherches scientifiques.
268) Cross-country Skiing
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Cross-country skiers glide on trails and enjoy the beauty of winter! In this title, emergent readers will be introduced to this popular winter sport. Alongside leveled text, readers will encounter vivid photos and a variety of special features that call out a popular cross-country skiing spot, ways to cross-country ski, and the cross-country skiing gear needed to stay safe and have fun!
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African deserts and grasslands are a good place to find a variety of predators. Caracals rely on sharp claws and soft footsteps to pull off successful ambushes. But black mambas take down their prey with speed and a venomous bite! Who would win in a battle between these two fighters? Engaging text and vibrant photos work together in this hi-lo title to introduce these creatures and their fighting moves. Special features include profiles that highlight...
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Writing to release unresolved pain People say that if they wrote a book about their life, they would have ten books, but they never write one. It is the average person who talks a lot, but never writes. To write, you need to have a large vocabulary to be expressive, and to have a large vocabulary, you need to read a lot and write a lot. That's what writing is all about, and that's why people can't write a life story that would normally last more...
271) Downhill Skiing
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Put on your skis and hit the slopes, because it is time to downhill ski! This title introduces readers to this fun winter sport. Readers will learn where people ski, how they ski, what gear they wear, and how they stay safe while on the slopes. Leveled text and engaging images combine with special features that call out a favorite downhill skiing spot, downhill skiing run levels, and downhill skiing gear. This book will get readers ready to go out...
272) Snowshoeing
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Winter weather does not stop people from having fun outside. They put on their snowshoeing gear and enjoy the winter wonderland around them! In this title, young readers will be introduced to the different aspects of snowshoeing. Alongside leveled text and colorful photography, special features highlight a popular snowshoeing spot and gear needed to safely enjoy this winter activity!
273) F Is for Farm
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A is for agriculture
B is for barn
C is for cow . . .
Yeehaw! With I for irrigation, O for orchard, and T for tractor, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized trip to the country and discover the plants, animals, and places you'll see down on the farm!
Ashley Marie Mireles was born and raised in the heart of California's Central Valley, where her time visiting the library blossomed into a career in publishing. She...
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Carl Honoré's Slow Adventures: Enjoy Every Moment is a travel guide your children can follow from the comfort of your living room that blends history and mindfulness in a beautiful package with illustrations by Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.
Take time to connect with the world as you embark on 40 slow-paced adventures. Travel slowly on foot, bike, boat, or train, allowing yourself to take in the history, absorb the landscape, and meet extraordinary...
275) Kydney
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Mother gave me away. I was a good child...a great child, and just like that, I was snatched away. My name is Kydney.
Kydney's story will inspire you to:
•trust that God has a purpose for even the smallest thing.
•believe that although life is unpredictable, all things are possible with God.
•lean not on your own understanding.
•be more understanding of others.
•keep the lines of communication open with those you love.
•love your...
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"Thanksgiving: A Story of Hope and Harvest" is a heartfelt book that dives deep into the essence of Thanksgiving, exploring its roots, significance, and evolution in the modern world. Crafted for the year 2023, this non-fiction narrative is more than just a story; it's a guide, a reflection, and an inspiration, all woven into one.At its core, the book illuminates the timeless themes of gratitude, hope, and the harvest season. It begins by setting...
277) Cheetahs
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Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals on Earth! In this fun title, young readers will learn all about the lives of these wild cats. Leveled text matches with labeled photos to highlight cheetahs' body parts and behaviors, while special features compare their size to house cats, show off their favorite foods, call out their habitats and conservation status, and more. These speedy cats will help readers speed into reading proficiency!
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When do you know someone best? When you read their biography or when you have a conversation with them? Of course, it's when you have a one-on-one visit. Go down in a submersible, the HOV (Human Occupied Vehicle) Alvin, to make the journey to their home. You'll meet the weird, the cute, the flashy, and the fierce creatures of the deep.
In this book, you won't just read a bunch of facts about these remarkable animals-you can learn to know them personally....
279) My Day
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Help early learners connect with the world around them through this nonfiction book! This text about what children do on an ordinary day gives adults the tools to balance structured learning time and free play. From the moment you open your eyes in the morning to when your head hits the pillow at night, you do a lot in a day! Walk through each part of a child's day with this wordless nonfiction book, which connects to early learners' daily lives with...
280) Ice Skating
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There are many ways to ice skate! Some people perform jumps and tricks. Others play hockey. Some race to the finish line. In this title, young readers will be introduced to this wonderful winter activity. Leveled text and colorful images will guide readers through what ice skating is, where people skate, the different ways they skate, the gear they wear, and how they stay safe on the ice. Special features that call out ice skating gear and types of...
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