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Our "Who Am I" book introduces 10 Ocean Creatures by giving "hints," to help children "guess who" in this brain teasing, rip roaring FUN book! To make this book even better, we have included some COOL worksheets/activities for your child to complete!
Did you ever notice how children are, mesmerized by the ocean, and the creatures, that live within? We noticed! That's why we create content that children LOVE by using nature, and the ocean, as a catalyst...
22) My Teacher
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This book explains the role of the very important schoolteacher. Students will appreciate viewing a school day from their teacher's point of view. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
23) Masks
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Pretending to be a fairy, pirate, dragon, or cat is easy when you have a mask to wear! But cool costume pieces are often expensive or don't look very nice. In this book, readers follow step-by-step instructions to make their own creative masks, including fun glasses and a carnival mask. The steps in each project are complemented by colorful photographs that guide readers through any techniques that are new to them. Many of the projects can be individualized...
24) Let's Rock
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Lively writing, colorful photos, and bright borders make this craft book particularly inviting. The real fun begins with Linda Kranz offering step-by-step, well-illustrated directions for decorating small, flat stones with flowers, animals, heart shapes, sports motifs, foods, places, holiday designs, and more. The finished items are perfect gifts, which young children, perennially in search of inexpensive presents, will appreciate. By providing hours...
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Two children find two stones and notice one of the stones is a lot different from the other stone. They play detectives to solve the mystery about one of the stones. They learn about density, specific gravity, and magnetism. The children learn the principles of scientific testing and the limits of skillful approximation. They learn about compression and tension forces. The children are taught there may be more than one explanation and to keep an open...
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This Super Fun 98 page READING Activity Workbook helps children begin to read.
I am a Principal of a school in Gloucester, Massachusetts and we use this workbook in our classrooms. I can honestly say that It helps build a strong Reading Foundation. (We also, have other Reading Activity Workbooks too!)
Reading requires children to make meaning out of print. They need to know the different sounds in spoken language and be able to connect those sounds...
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The Pocket Guide to Camping has all the camping basics, from setting up a tent to hiking a trail to cooking over the campfire. The book includes camping skills and first aid, along with stories, games, activities, and fun campfire songs. It also includes great campfire recipes that kids can make. This inclusive guide takes you through planning your trip to getting home safely, and is chockfull of information and fun ideas.
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From boogers, B.O., and belches to sneezes, diseases, and demon cheeses, The Big Book of Gross Stuff is chock-full of practical knowledge including a Gross Quiz (kids can see how they stack up against the rest of society) and the World's Most Disgusting Jobs (whale-feces research, anyone?).
With the turn of every page, The Big Book of Gross Stuff will challenge your gag reflexes as it introduces topics, terminology and trivia about toilets, scabies,...
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Bursting with laugh-out-loud jokes and fun facts, LOL Jokes: San Francisco combines the best of humor and history for young readers! Inspired by all the wonderful sights, sounds, and . . . smells of the Golden Gate City, this local joke book delivers kid-friendly punchlines that will have readers laughing 'til they cry! Alongside hilarious jokes and puns are fascinating facts, goofy tidbits of local history, and engaging graphics that will keep readers...
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Bright, full-color and black and white historic photographs compare and contrast the cars, roads, and travel experiences of today with those of days gone by. Strongly correlated to the Common Core Standards for Informational Text, this title is perfect for exploring the relationships between a series of historical events and scientific ideas.
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This book is jam-packed with child friendly activities. This book is designed to stimulate and help children build various skills that would impact them in the long run. In this activity book you will find:
Answer key
Coloring pages
Mazes
Fill in the blank
Connect the dots
And puzzles
Each child should have their own copy of this book.
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303 Preschooler-Approved Exercises and Active Games is written specifically for children ages 2-5 years old. In the Building Blocks of Fitness section, each fitness and sport skill is taught in different stages. This allows teachers, counselors, or parents to teach their preschooler a skill that sets the foundation of a more difficult skill; the next level adds a new and more complex element. By doing this, the preschool child will be safe and will...
35) The Class Vote
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We often hear the phrase, "Every vote counts," and this book explains why that is true to the school community. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
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Here are a dozen, kid-tested, rainy day activities to do with your child or grandchild. None of these ideas require special supplies. The beauty of them is their simplicity -- the fact that they require only household items you probably already have around the house. No computers, TV's, phones or screens of any kind are used here --just good, old fashioned creativity.
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Bright, full-color and black and white historic photographs, illustrations, and maps detail the historic journey of Lewis and Clark. Strongly correlated to the Common Core Standards for Informational Text, readers explore the relationships between a series of historical events.
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Featuring 12 cities from around the world, this highly-illustrated search-and-find book rewards close inspection. Incredibly detailed illustrations by Tilly bring the vibrant city scenes to life and are sure to spark a child's interest in the wider world around them. Each spread features explanatory text alongside a full-page artwork. First, comb through each cityscape and spot five of the most significant landmarks. Can you see the Eiffel Tower in...
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Follow Yamel through his busy day but keep an eye out for his camel that keeps running away. Follow along and help Yamel, a delivery boy who delivers packages to his townspeople, find his flannel-sporting camel who keeps running off at every stop in a fun and exciting seek-and-find book your child is sure to love.
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This joyous collection of favourite nursery rhymes has been selected and illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross. Classic rhymes are given a contemporary edge by Ross's inimitable illustrations. Perfect for sharing with young children, this humorous book is one to be treasured for many years to come.
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