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52621) La desigualdad en los ingresos y la lucha por la distribución de la riqueza (Income Inequality an
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Español
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En Estados Unidos, la cantidad de dinero que las personas ganan por hacer el mismo trabajo no siempre es la misma. Hasta hace poco no era ilegal pagarles más a los hombres que a las mujeres por el mismo trabajo, y la historia de racismo del país ha dado origen a grandes disparidades en el acceso a la riqueza entre las personas blancas y las negras, que persisten aún en el siglo XXI. Conoce cómo se originó la desigualdad en los ingresos, por qué...
52622) Mardi Gras
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a lively holiday, Mardi Gras. Readers will learn the story of Mardi Gras, its connection with the Christian holidays Lent and Easter, and how it spread to the United States with the arrival of French explorers in New Orleans. Traditions including costumed balls and large feasts are discussed, as well as modern customs such as parades, beads, and king cake....
52623) Telescopes
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English
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In this eye-grabbing book, readers learn all about telescopes. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of...
52624) Sleeping for Good Health
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Explains the role of sleeping in order to maintain a healthy body. Photographs and sidebars further describe more complex issues and concepts. Living Well is a comprehensive collection that teaches young readers how to stay safe and healthy in everyday life. These books present a wide range of health- and safety-related topics in a calm, straightforward manner, easing readers' fears and helping them absorb the facts. Students will learn how amazing...
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From roaring oceans to trickling streams, water covers seventy percent of our planet! But did you know that less than one percent of Earth's water is usable by humans? Most water on Earth is salt water. It can't be used for drinking, bathing, or growing plants. We need freshwater. Yet about two-thirds of Earth's freshwater is frozen solid at the North and South Poles. And the water we can access-from lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, or underground...
52626) How Drones Work
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Carefully leveled text and full color photos introduce readers to military drones. The history of drones, drone parts, and uses of drones are discussed with high-interest appeal.
52627) Reuse It!
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Introduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including single-use plastics and upcycling, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids like Lily Platt who have made a difference.
52628) Daughters of Two Nations
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English
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Daughters of Two Nations tells the life stories of nine Native American women, who brought change and unity to two cultures historically at odds. These short but well-researched biographies describe the hardships and triumphs of each of these courageous women as they spoke up, spoke out, and fought their way into history.
The biographies in this book span centuries, from Mary Musgrove, who used her bilingual skills to help settle the future state...
52629) The Mexican Cessation Causes and Results of US-Mexican War US Growth and Expansion Social Stud
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Why did the Mexican Cessation happen? Surely, it was an even that didn't just happen overnight. There were details leading to a war. In the War with Mexico, what were the events that lead to the battlefield? What were the relationships between Texas and Mexico? Did these problems aggravate when Texas was annexed to the US? Read the answers today!
52630) Foods From Germany
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces readers to the flavors of Germany. An introductory overview of Germany explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from German cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator...
52632) Lend a Hand
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There are many different ways to help people and places around the world. Can you lend a hand? Welcome to Reading provides leveled reading practice to develop and strengthen phonics, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and comprehension skills. Each book is colorfully illustrated and features a fun story starring Trek the Scarecrow and his friends Lizzy and Sam.
52633) Extreme Sports GOATs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How do you pick extreme sports GOATs? Is it snowboarder Chloe Kim or skateboarder Tony Hawk? Or maybe it's BMX legend Dave Mirra. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of extreme sports and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time.
52634) Victory in Yorktown! Final Battles of the Revolution U.S. Revolutionary Period History 4th Grad
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English
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Finally, the American Revolution came to an end in Yorktown. This educational book aims to walk your fourth grader through the Battle of Yorktown and the victory there. There will be discussions on what happens after the American Revolution, in preparation for a thorough study of the next era. Enjoy the good read. Grab a copy today.
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Albert Einstein is probably the most well-known physicists who ever lived. Aside from being one of the greatest minds in scientific history, he was also a kind, caring man. Readers will learn about Einstein's life as a scientist and his many accomplishments--from explaining photoelectric effect to Brownian motion and his theories of relativity--in this appealing biography that features stunning photos, easy-to-read text, intriguing facts, an accommodating...
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Deep in the forest, in the warm-wet green, 1 almendro tree grows, stretching its branches toward the sun. Who makes their homes here?
2 great green macaws,
4 keel-billed toucans,
8 howler monkeys,
16 fruit bats,
32 fer-de-lance vipers,
64 agoutis,
128 blue morpho butterflies,
256 poison dart frogs,
512 rusty wandering spiders,
1,024 leafcutter ants.
Count each and every one as life multiplies again and again in this lush and fascinating...
52637) Blizzards
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how blizzards form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Do your readers know their states? Of course they do, but do they know these fun facts about their state and region? They will learn interesting and exciting facts while also creating fun crafts. Readers can make a Miwok Indian Basket Bowl, Volcano Pencil Holder, Surfboard Bookmark, and more.
52639) Search and Rescue Robots
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English
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Robots help search and rescue teams take quick action during disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Search and rescue robots can crawl through small spaces, fly high over forests, and go into areas unsafe for first responders. Learn about robots such as Spot, micro-VGTV, and EMILY, and meet the creators of these amazing robots.
52640) Asteroids
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English
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This fascinating book offers young readers an up-close look at asteroids. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
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