Lynda Arnéz
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Traveling to live in a new country can be terrifying, especially to a child. Leaving behind family, friends, and places you know and love is something everyone can relate to. In this book, readers board a boat with an immigrant child going to the United States for the first time. The first-person narration introduces readers to Ellis Island and the many immigrants coming to America during the late 1800s and early 1900s, including their reasons for...
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In the Arctic, survival is paramount. Yet, for thousands of years, people have made their home in present-day Canada and Alaska among the snow and ice. They value sharing and working together to make the coldest, toughest times of the year bearable. Through migration, hunting, and fishing, the peoples of the North American Arctic have made the best of their environment. Readers discover how and why people settled so far north as well as how they lived....
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In the Arctic, survival is paramount. Yet, for thousands of years, people have made their home in present-day Canada and Alaska among the snow and ice. They value sharing and working together to make the coldest, toughest times of the year bearable. Through migration, hunting, and fishing, the peoples of the North American Arctic have made the best of their environment. Readers discover how and why people settled so far north as well as how they lived....
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For the native peoples of the Great Plains, history is broken into two periods: before horses arrived and after. The Spanish introduced horses to these native groups around 1540, and their lives were heavily impacted. No longer did they have to hunt buffalo on foot. They could ride the speed of the herd through parts of modern-day Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and more! Readers learn much more about the lifestyles...
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Born in Spain in 1713, Father Serra was sent to the New World to spread the Catholic religion. He founded twenty-one missions in what became the state of California, and influenced the lives of thousands of people. Learn about Father Serra's remarkable life and accomplishments.
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For the native peoples of the Great Plains, history is broken into two periods: before horses arrived and after. The Spanish introduced horses to these native groups around 1540, and their lives were heavily impacted. No longer did they have to hunt buffalo on foot. They could ride the speed of the herd through parts of modern-day Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and more! Readers learn much more about the lifestyles...
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Enslow Publishing
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2024.
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"When looking at a map, the first thing most people look for is the compass rose. It presents the cardinal directions and orients the map reader. Without a compass rose, it would be very difficult to find anything on a map! In this book, the main text explains how to use the compass rose as well as what the cardinal and intermediate directions are and mean. Full-color map examples allow readers to immediately apply what they've learned and use a compass...
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
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2016.
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English
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"Readers learn from a unique first-person narrator about growing up as a Powhatan child. Food, clothing, and shelter are covered in the main content, as well as historical context of tribes living near the Jamestown settlement."--
10) Be a pro surfer
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
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2024.
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English
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"For a professional surfer, there's nothing more important than chasing the waves. From Hawaii to New Zealand, these athletes are constantly on the move to find the best wave and compete in daring tournaments all over the world. It may seem glamourous, but pro surfing is hard, if rewarding. Readers dive into the world of pro surfing in this book, written with achievable main content perfect for reluctant or struggling readers. Full-color photographs...
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Enslow Publishing
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[2024]
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English
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"What exactly is the difference between Eastern Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time? And why do they-and the 22 other global time zones-exist at all? In this fun, informative set, readers learn the answers to these questions, starting with the history of time zones that began with the American railroad lines. With content that supports social studies curricula, the main text is written especially for lower elementary readers. Colorful maps throughout...
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Enslow Publishing
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[2024]
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"There is no more accurate way to communicate your location than using latitude and longitude-and it even transcends a language barrier! These coordinates can help rescuers save someone lost in the wilderness or geocachers discover their treasure. In this informative volume, readers learn about the development, use, and accuracy of the grid mapping system of latitude and longitude. The main content supports mapping topics in social studies classes,...
13) We Help Clean Up
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At the end of the day, it's no fun to stop playing, clean up, and go to bed. But it's important to everyone's happiness if kids do. Using easy-to-understand examples and language written especially for new readers, this book encourages readers to keep their home clean, and have a great attitude while doing it. The main content offers good, age-appropriate reasons for readers to want to help their families clean up, complemented by full-color photographs....
14) We Stay Clean
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From washing our hands to brushing our teeth, the ways people stay clean are easy enough for even young kids to do. With a fun, encouraging tone, the main content of this book focuses on the age-appropriate ways readers can be responsible for keeping their own bodies clean. Including cooperating with parents, this book is written for new readers' cognitive development and reading comprehension development. Full-color photographs support the text and...
15) We Make Lunch
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Inspiring young children to want to cook is great way to discourage picky eating and promote healthy food behaviors. Giving them the responsibility of making lunch for themselves is a great way to get started, and it can be fun. Through relatable examples of simple foods readers can try, this book supports readers' confidence and independence in the kitchen as they explore sandwich making, washing fresh fruit, and more. Close text-image correlation...
16) We Stay Healthy
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Moving, eating a variety of foods, and sleeping well are all important ways to keep a body healthy. In this book for new readers, the main content focuses on ways children can be sure to take care of themselves. Encouragement to try fruits and vegetables, play outside, and get to bed on time is accompanied by closely correlated photographs of kids practicing these actions, inspiring readers to do the same. Written with language and grammar suitable...
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All pro mountain bikers have a few things in common. They love adventure; they love the outdoors; and they love to go fast! This extreme sport is one of the most accessible to begin for young readers who already enjoy riding bikes! In this book, readers learn how to get started mountain biking and how to take their training to the next level, as well as the paths some of the great pro mountain bikers have taken to get success. Full-color photographs...
18) We Get Dressed
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Responsibility means knowing what you have to get done and doing it. For young kids, these tasks often include getting ready for the day. However, many parents know the battle of getting a child dressed. This book uses age-appropriate language and content perfect for beginning readers to encourage a positive attitude and independent action. Full-color photographs correlate closely with the text to aid readers' comprehension and given them relatable...
19) Be a Pro Surfer
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For a professional surfer, there's nothing more important than chasing the waves. From Hawaii to New Zealand, these athletes are constantly on the move to find the best wave and compete in daring tournaments all over the world. It may seem glamourous, but pro surfing is hard, if rewarding. Readers dive into the world of pro surfing in this book, written with achievable main content perfect for reluctant or struggling readers. Full-color photographs...
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Snowboarding has been the highlight of the Winter Olympics for more than two decades, showing off some of the most daring, risk-taking, and extreme athletes in the sports world. From Shaun White to Lindsay Jacobellis, pro snowboarders are fearless, but they also work hard and innovate. In this book, readers find out how these greats got into the sport and some possible paths the pros have taken to success in their sport. Full-color photographs highlight...