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41) 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.
43) My New Normal
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A children's book about a six-year-old's experience with Covid-19. Mackenzie describes how her life changed due to Covid-19. Mackenzie life went from going to school everyday, without wearing mask and now, since Covid-19 Mackenzie has to wear a mask everyday.
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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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This biography introduces readers to the industrialist Henry Ford, from his beginnings on a prosperous farm to the revolutionary automotive inventor who changed the way we travel. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
46) My Community
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This book visits some of the foundations of every local community including the fire station, post office, town store, swimming pool, and school.
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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.
50) Andrew Dreams
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Andrew Dreams is one of a series of ten picture books of the main character Andrew. In Andrew Dreams, Andrew day dreams about visiting Africa, and the things he would see. A great read for your kid.
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This book is about a lovely old man called Mr Hawkins who lived in a small village called Blossomhill. One very hot day all the people of the village wished that they could have some ice-cream. However they all had to travel to the next village, about ten miles away. A cross old man called Mr Poke owned the ice-cream shop there. He made everyone wait and wait in the hot sun before serving them any expensive ice-cream to cool them down. One day Mr...
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Keeping You in My Heart: A Grief Journal for Tweens offers children, in the in-between years of nine to twelve, a place to work through their grief after the death of a loved one. The design, prompts and illustrations are engaging and meant to inspire this age group in giving voice to their feelings, celebrating memories, and learning to cope and move forward.
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Kids are obsessed with fidget spinners, unique, entertaining devices that are purported to help anxiety, ADHD, and other disorders, as well as generally distract or entertain kids, depending on how you look at it.
Introducing the first book that shows kids how to their fidget-spinning to the next level, which includes:
An introduction to fidget spinning Beginner, intermediate, and advanced tricks DIY spinner building and design instructions Hack...
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Did you ever see a raccoon fly? How about a chicken spinning a web? Or maybe follow a cute little tarantula? Anything is possible when you read this interactive story of Kevin's Camping Adventure. Kevin's family sets up camp in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. His first day starts out very promising as he begins to explore God's wonderful creation. That is, until he finds himself in a very scary moment. It is in that moment Kevin learns from God's...
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In this illustrated book made for children and adults alike, you'll learn about the greatest and most intelligent game of all time: chess! With all the rules of the game simply explained, you'll become acquainted with the three stages of a chess game, as well as every single chess piece, one-by-one.
But before this, you'll take a fascinating tour of the history of chess, reaching back to the game's very beginnings almost 2000 years ago. Turn the...
56) The Zookeeper
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Abigail is our guide for today. Follow Abby as she takes us on a fun tour of her favorite zoo animals and their families!
I wonder what animals we are going to see today!
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From ancient times, humans have looked at a bird, soaring through the sky with unlimited freedom, and wanted that for ourselves. The Wright brothers played a crucial part in the fact that now, humans can take flight with the help of aviation. 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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Our Super FUN Preschool Activity Workbook is jam packed with engaging activities for children 3-5 years of age.
I have successfully educated 1000's of students in my 30 year career,(YES! I am still teaching in a classroom) teaching the core concepts needed to successfully enter Kindergarten!
These activities include: Uppercase and Lowercase Alphabet Recognition, Number Recognition 1-20, Counting Activities, Colors and Shapes, Rhyming, Patterns,...
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A dreamy book of different people in different places tenderly saying goodnight to each other. Each spread highlights a specific place and language in the Philippines, as well as a place and language in another country, as separated Filipino loved ones bid each other good night.
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Fairy Houses All Year celebrates the year-round pleasures of fairy house building. Through the use of seasonal varieties, kids and families can engage in this natural and creative endeavor through all seasons. The book will highlight activities and materials found in each season. For example, fall fairy houses feature vibrant colored leaves, pumpkins, and late blooming flowers. Winter fairy houses are built using snow, ice, old birds' nests, or the...
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