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"At its center, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It's a holiday that connects Black Americans with the history of enslaved people in the United States. It encourages them to come together and work toward a future where freedom means more than just not being enslaved. It means equality"--
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"Kwanzaa is based on seven principles that aid those celebrating in looking at their past and heritage. They think about who they are now and use this knowledge to plan for a bright future. The holiday's founder, Maulana Karenga, believes that the message of Kwanzaa is universal : "Any message that is good for a particular people speaks not just to that people. It speaks to the world."--
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Once the Industrial Revolution made it to the United States, the workforce changed forever. Not only that, family life, childhood, and the economy changed, too. A complex topic with many facets, the Industrial Revolution is covered in accessible language in this book. Written with social studies curricula in mind, the main content includes age-appropriate detail, such as important dates, people, and vocabulary readers will likely need in the classroom....
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The spring air is often filled with the sounds of chirping, tweeting, and cawing, all to the delight of our youngest readers. They are eager to look up into trees and peer into bushes to find just what birds are making all that racket. In this book, readers learn a bit about birdwatching and some of the birds they might see while doing so, from the lively blue jay to the common robin. Bird bodies, food, and habits are all covered in this volume written...
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Where can you find milk, meat, and boxed cereal all in one place? A grocery store! Just about everyone needs to visit the grocery store for one item or another, and readers are likely familiar with their local shopping spot. But depending on where you live, a grocery store might be big or small. It might have many aisles, or simply a produce section and a bakery. Readers will learn about what happens at the grocery store and how important they are...
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The French and Indian War was just one part of a global conflict between France and Great Britain and their allies. However, for U.S. citizens, it marked the beginning of the revolutionary era. As one of the causes of the American Revolution, the French and Indian War is a staple of social studies curriculums. In this volume, its complexities are pared down to the most important facts to give struggling readers a better chance to understand them....
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Swamps are one kind of wetland biome. Like other wetland biomes, a swamp's water must be clean in order for the wildlife in it to thrive. Readers learn the main features of both freshwater and saltwater swamps, as well as where some of the biggest swamps are on Earth. Science curriculum topics such as food chains and conservation make the main content a great complement to classroom learning. Full-color photographs and inset maps aid readers in identifying...
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After a long rainy day inside, kids are often clamoring to get outside once the storm passes. One of the best things to do is go looking for long, wiggly worms! These helpful creatures move through the soil, making it a better place for plants to grow. Beginning readers learn all about this task as well as worms' bodies, food, and habitat. Low ATOS text is paired with full-color photographs to maximize reading comprehension and get readers up-close...
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Toucans are easy to spot because of their huge, colorful bill. It can be as much as four times the size of the bird's head. Readers may recognize this bird at the zoo, but this book helps new readers learn more about the iconic toucan. Including what their lives are like at the zoo and what they eat, the main content is written especially for pre-K readers with achievable language. Full-color photographs invite readers into the toucan's habitat and...
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Hospitals are some of the most important community landmarks. Whether someone needs just a few stitches or a long stay to recover from an illness, a hospital is often the place for them to go. An age-appropriate introduction to these sometimes-scary medical establishments, this book presents some of the happenings inside hospitals, from the check-in desk to the emergency room. Accessible language is perfect for both beginning readers and those who...
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From the formal beginning of the women's suffrage movement in the United States to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, the journey to women's right to vote is endlessly fascinating. Leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Alice Paul are part of this volume, which covers important curriculum points, including the Seneca Falls Convention and its Declaration of Sentiments. The main text succinctly introduces important events and groups as well...
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Most communities have their own police force and police officers who make the police station their home base while working each day. Readers will find out what happens within the police station walls, including seeing staff talking to the community about safety, enforcing laws, and helping find lost people or items. Age-appropriate language and content will engage readers with the inner workings of this community landmark. Full-color photographs make...
13) Cats Close Up
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From whiskers to tail, cats are beloved family pets! What body features make them special? In this book, readers find out about cats' bendable bodies, moveable ears, and great nighttime eyesight! These fun facts engage young animal lovers with their favorite feline friends. Low ATOS text correlated with full-color photographs of cats' cool features close up to aid in emerging readers' comprehension. A table of contents, words to know section, and...
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Leaves come in all shapes, sizes, and colors-and that's not even mentioning when they change colors in the fall! Leaves can tell us what kind of tree we're near and are often gathered as natural treasure on nature walks or simply around the neighborhood. In this book, emerging readers are encouraged to have a leaf-finding adventure and discover leaves in nature around them. Full-color photographs showcase the leaves discussed and directly correlate...
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There are many different kinds of beetles that live all around the world! From ladybugs to Japanese beetles, these insects are often seen in home gardens and amaze kids with their ability to stay still while observed and simply flit away when disturbed. This volume highlights the body, habitat, and food of commonly seen beetles. Full-color photographs take readers closer than they could ever get in nature and correlate directly to the low ATOS text,...
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In 1862, the American Civil War was underway, actively tearing the United States apart. At the start of the war, President Abraham Lincoln's main goal was preserving the Union, but he was now ready to make a stand on slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important documents of its time, but its contents can be confusing. This volume gives readers context for the proclamation, as well as explains what it says and its results, in...
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Otters move so fast in their habitat at the zoo, sometimes it can be difficult to get a good look at them. With this book, beginning readers get much more up-close and personal with adorable otters. Including what otters eat and how they spend their time, the main content and language is age-appropriate for pre-K readers. Full-color photographs correlate to the otter information to further aid new readers as they swim along with otters at the zoo....
18) Birds Close Up
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Birds have some toes that face forward-and some that face backward! Interesting tidbits like this fascinate young animal lovers, especially when these facts are about animals that can only be seen from a distance! In this book, bird bodies are introduced to emerging readers from beak to wingtip. Low ATOS text is paired with full-color, close-up photographs, engaging readers with achievable text as well as allowing them to see parts of birds that aren't...
19) Crash of Rhinos
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Even though a group of rhinos is often small, people have given them their own special name. These small groups, usually only made up of a female rhino and her offspring, are called a crash. Through the approachable narrative, young readers learn why rhinos prefer to live in sets of two and how mothers raise their babies. With photographs of rhinos in the wild, readers see firsthand what life in a crash is like and learn what a mother rhino does to...
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The possibilities that lie within the walls of a library are endless. Through books, readers can travel to space, back in time, or choose to learn all they can about kangaroos. They might play with interesting toys, see a music show, or hear a story read aloud. This engaging volume reminds readers of all the library has to offer: computers, the ability to check out books, and the knowledge of the librarian. Full-color photographs closely correlate...