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22721) The Overlooked Voices of Hurricane Katrina: The Resilience and Recovery of Mississippi Black Women
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Hurricane seasons have become overactive since 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit. The only longitudinal study on a single group of women disaster survivors in America, The Overlooked Voices of Hurricane Katrina brings overlooked voices to the forefront as these women share their stories and strategies of survival and recovery before, during, and after Katrina. Using narrative theory and author Alice Walker's "womanist" orientation, these empowered women...
22722) Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal)
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, the Taj Mahal still stands today as a symbol of India's artistic and cultural heritage. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
22723) Barnyard Critters
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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These exciting photos and facts show children the wonders of God's creation. Includes simple text perfect for level two readers. Titles include: Rainforest Creatures; Under the Sea; Birds of the Air; Bugs, Bugs, Bugs; Freezing Friends; and Creatures Down Under. Rainforest Creatures features unusual yet familiar animals like the sloth and the tree kangaroo and facts about their habitat. Under the Sea will feature facts about sea creatures such as the...
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Get the children's field guide to 88 bird species in Pennsylvania, organized by color to help kids identify them.
Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Pennsylvania Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids' Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania features 88 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease...
22725) Inclined Planes
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Readers learn how this simple machine makes it easier to move things to different levels. They learn how flatter slopes use less effort than steeper slopes. By the end of the book, readers know the difference between complex and simple machines and how inclined planes are used in everyday life to make lifting and lowering objects easier. How can we lift and lower things? How can we move heavy loads from one place to another? By using simple machines!...
22726) Sila
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In Inuit mythology, "sila" means air, climate, or breath. Bilodeau's play of the same name examines the competing interests shaping the future of the Canadian Arctic and local Inuit population. Equal parts Inuit myth and contemporary Arctic policy, the play Sila features puppetry, spoken word poetry, and three different languages (English, French, and Inuktitut). There is more afoot in the Arctic than one might think. On Baffin Island in the territory...
22727) The Big Beach Cleanup
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Cora is excited to enter the local sandcastle-building contest-until the contest is canceled, due to litter at the beach. Determined to help save their favorite place, Cora and Mama get to work picking up the single-use plastics that have washed onto the shore. It will take more than four hands to clean up the beach, but Cora is just getting started.
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Sharks: 101 Super Fun Facts And Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's Top 10 Sharks) This book depicts the wonder of the world of Sharks in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful fish: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following Sharks are featured: Black Tip Reef Shark Bull Shark Great White Shark Hammerhead Shark Lemon Shark Leopard shark Nurse Shark Tiger Shark Whale Shark Wobbegong The description...
22729) Water
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Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the property of water.
22730) Weather Tech: A First Look
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There are many different tools that help us measure and predict the weather. Scientists, engineers, and news stations all work together to bring people information and keep them safe. With leveled text and eye-catching photographs, young readers will enjoy seeing the world of weather tech.
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Behold the most despised bird in human history!
So begins Jan Thornhill's riveting, beautifully illustrated story of the House Sparrow. She traces the history of this perky little bird, one of the most adaptable creatures on Earth, from its beginnings in the Middle East to its spread with the growth of agriculture into India, North Africa and Europe. Everywhere the House Sparrow went, it competed with humans for grain, becoming such a pest that in...
22732) Desert Biomes
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about desert biomes, the important role they play on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define them. Bright, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about deserts.
Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about desert biomes using our safe search...
22734) Let's Explore Earth
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Explore the fascinating universe we live in. Learn about the wonders of the sun, the moon, the stars, and our home planet, Earth! With age-appropriate critical thinking questions, engaging photos, and simple text, this series will captivate young readers curious about the wonders of space.
22735) I See Rocks
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I See Rocks introduces emergent readers to a variety of rock attributes while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once.
I See Rocks includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table...
22736) La historia del maíz
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Find out how Native Americans introduced European settlers to corn and how it has become an important crop to people and animals around the world as you read The Story of Corn.
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In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life energy blade!
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Rainforests are filled with fascinating creatures and plants. These interesting craft projects will have kids modeling many of them! Kids can make a Hercules Beetle Hat, Window Toucan, Emerald Tree Boa, and even a Howling Howler Monkey Mask! Simple instructions make the crafts easy to perform.
22739) Coral Reefs
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How does the coral reef get its spectacular colors? What fish live in coral reefs?Learn all about the coral reef and the species that call it home.
This book is part of the Language Lizard Explore collection, which uses vibrant illustrations and simple text to help readers discover the world around them.
Coral Reefs is available as a bilingual book in many languages and includes teacher resources and English audio.
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Whether you have a few acres of trees in the suburbs or a small commercial forest, you can encourage a healthy and sustainable ecosystem through proper woodland management. This introductory guide shows you how to identify the type, health, and quality of your trees and suggests strategies for keeping your woodland thriving. Make the most of your forested property and increase your enjoyment of your woods through building wildlife blinds, marking...
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