Ann Malaspina
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ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2013
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Have you ever wondered about the events that laid the foundations of the United States of America? This title explores the tax policies and the colonies' frustrations leading up to the Boston Tea Party. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities.
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In segregated 1950s Alabama, Louis cannot use the public library to research a class assignment, but one of the librarians lets him in after hours and helps him find the book that he needs. Includes an author's note with historical information about library segregation in the South.
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The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Takes a closer look at the bones that make up the human skeleton and help us move every day, including our vertebrae and the 26 bones in each foot. Each book in this appealing series will introduce young readers to a part of the human body. With engaging text, fun facts, and helpful photos and diagrams, each book explores the appearance and function of the body part and its role in a healthy, working body. These fascinating books also cover proactive...
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Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"Vivian and Victor learn about verbs while they prepare for a race in the park. Concepts include: basic definition and usage of verbs; action and being verbs; past, present, and future tense; progressive tense; irregular verbs; main verbs; and helping verbs. Activities in the back help reinforce text concepts. Includes glossary and additional resources"--
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Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"Nathan and Nicole learn about nouns while on a field trip to the Statue of Liberty. Concepts include: basic definition and usage of common and proper nouns; possessive nouns; compound nouns; plural and collective nouns; irregular nouns; and concrete and abstract nouns. Activities in the back help reinforce text concepts. Includes glossary and additional resources"--
16) Yasmin's hammer
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Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
2010
Description
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, as two girls work hard all day to help support their family by chipping bricks into small pieces, older sister Yasmin seeks a way to attend school and learn to read so that she can have a better life one day. Includes author's note about conditions in Bangladesh, child labor, and how to help.