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Chronicle Books LLC
Language
English
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"Many people attempted daring escapes over the Berlin Wall, and most failed, giving their lives for the hope of freedom. This is the true story of one child, Peter Wetzel, and his family's daring escape from East Berlin to West Berlin via handmade hot air balloon in 1979"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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Look at that giant statue! What did this person do to earn his own monument in Washington, DC? Join Mr. Williams's class on a field trip to the Lincoln Memorial to find out. Ranger May gives the students a tour, tells them about the Civil War, and talks about how President Abraham Lincoln's ideas still matter to all of us.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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Do you know why the US flag has stars and stripes on it? What does the flag stand for, and why do we say the Pledge of Allegiance? Join Mr. Gomez's class as they study the flag to find out! They'll learn when the first American flag was made, what the Pledge of Allegiance means, and why we still honor the flag today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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Do you know when the Liberty Bell was rung for the last time? Or why it has a huge crack? Join Mr. Chen's class as they take a field trip to find out the facts about this important US symbol. Ranger Marcela explains who made the Liberty Bell, what words appear on it, and how it got its name.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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A bald eagle doesn't sound like an attractive bird. But it's pictured on the Great Seal of the United States and on the dollar bill. Why was this bird chosen as a national symbol? Join Ms. Patel's class as they find out why bald eagles are important, what the Great Seal stands for, and how bald eagles live in the wild. A special guest also pays the class a visit!
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018
Language
Español
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¿Cuándo es el Día de Año Nuevo? ¿Qué son resoluciones? ¿Cómo celebra la gente? Las fotografias llenas de color, los diagramas y el texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles ayudan a captar la atención de los lectores al mismo tiempo que los ayudan a entender esta emocionante celebración. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico a nivel apropiado ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de lectura de textos informativos. When is New Year's Day? What...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018
Language
Español
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Con texto cuidadosamente nivelado y fotografias frescas y vibrantes captamos el interés de los jóvenes lectores para que aprendan sobre las tradiciones y celebraciones del Día de Acción de Gracias. Además de tener un glosario con imágenes, ayudamos a construir habilidades de lectura informativa con preguntas de pensamiento crítico apropiadas para esta edad. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about...
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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One person.
Small, quiet,
insignificant.
But when one person,
and one person,
and one person
become many,
they can change
a planet.
Spare, poetic text and breathtaking pictures invite readers on a stirring journey that gently illuminates the causes of climate change as well as how our individual and collective actions can make the world better.
With calm, truthfulness,
...Author
Publisher
ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Español
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Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner
A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book
A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
STARRED REVIEW *"Masterfully combines text and folk-inspired art to add an important piece to the mosaic of U.S. civil rights history." ―Kirkus Reviews
Seven years before Brown v. Board of Education, the Mendez family fought to end segregation in California schools.
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
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The incredible story of one man's fight for Mexican-American civil rights, from award-winning picture book creator Duncan Tonatiuh
A 2020 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book!
José de la Luz Sáenz (Luz) believed in fighting for what was right. Though born in the United States, Luz often faced prejudice because of his Mexican heritage. Determined to help his community, even in the face of discrimination, he taught school—children
11) I love me
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Language
English
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"I love my eyes, I love my nose, I love the way my curly hair grows!" Acclaimed Australian creators Sally Morgan and Ambelin Kwaymullina celebrate individuality and joyous self-esteem in bouncy, rhythmic prose and lively color. I Love Me is inclusive, fun, simple, and contains a necessary lesson for all about the positivity of self love
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English
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"The life of a red fox is a mystery to most people. You might catch a glimpse of blazing red fur or hear a far-off bark, but the fox's daily activities are known to few. Filled with fascinating facts and illuminating details, this nonfiction book invites readers on a yearlong journey with a red fox named Vixen. Follow her as she hunts for food, escapes from danger, and raises playful kits with her mate... preparing them for the day when they will...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018
Language
Español
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¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Esta fiesta anual comenzó después de la histórica victoria del ejército mexicano y ahora se celebra en muchas partes de los Estados Unidos. Aprende acerca de la comida, música y mucho más a través de fotografias llenas de color, diagramas y otros elementos de textos informativos. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico a nivel apropiado ayudan a los lectores a ahondar en la información y comprender lo que hace única a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018
Language
Español
Description
¿Regalas detalles de San Valentín a tus familiares o amigos? Aprende acerca de esta celebración de amor y descubre cómo la gente muestra su afecto en este día especial. Las fotografias llenas de color y el texto cuidadosamente organizado en niveles hacen de este ejemplar una útil introducción a este día especial. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico a nivel apropiado ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de lectura informativa. Do you give valentines...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018
Language
Español
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Description
Con texto organizado cuidadosamente en niveles y fotografias frescas y vibrantes captamos la atención de los jóvenes lectores para que aprendan sobre las tradiciones y celebraciones de Navidad. Además de contar con un glosario de imágenes, ayudamos a desarrollar habilidades de lectura informativa con preguntas de pensamiento crítico apropiadas para esta edad. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about...
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #14: A Good Night for Ghosts, they had lots of questions. What are some of the most famous ghost stories?...
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #14: A Good Night for Ghosts, they had lots of questions. What are some of the most famous ghost stories?...
17) Utahraptor
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
Engaging images accompany information about the Utahraptor. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7.
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Description
In this powerful, vibrant biography, award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the legacy of a legendary capoeira player, Mestre Bimba, who resisted racial oppression through art and turned a marginalized practice into a global phenomenon
A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú.
Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the roda. Bimba wanted to play, too.
...
A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú.
Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the roda. Bimba wanted to play, too.
...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
In this book, readers will learn about peer pressure, ways they can cope with it and help stop it, and how to help others who are experiencing it. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about overcoming peer pressure. Also includes sidebars,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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It's time for music class! Are you ready to sing the national anthem? Do you know the story behind this famous song? It tells about how the American flag survived a battle. Join Ms. Hill's class as they learn who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner," what the words mean, and why we sing it.
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