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Can the conquest of one city change the world? In 1519, two powerful empires - Spain and Mexica (Aztec) - were hungry for expansion in central Mexico. Led by emperor Motecuzoma II, the Mexica people had subdued their native enemies and now controlled a sprawling territory with the great city of Tenochtitlán at the center. Then the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés led an attack on the Mexica empire. Although the Spaniards had horses and guns,...
77022) Moving
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This title explains the various reasons families might move, the mixed feelings that moving can cause, and ways children can process and express those feelings.
Grades PreK-2.
77023) Engineering Mount Rushmore
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Mount Rushmore, a massive granite carving of four US presidents, is among the most famous landmarks in the United States. Engineering Mount Rushmore introduces readers to its designer, Gutzon Borglum, shows how workers turned a mountain into a monument, and explores how the US government protects the carving today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
77024) Technology in Esports
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This title introduces fans to some of the biggest names in the world of Esports. The title features informative sidebars, full-color photos and infographics, a glossary, and an index.
77025) Day and Night on the Prairie
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Spend a day and night in the prairie! Learn about this grassy habitat through the exciting animals that call it home. Spot prairie dogs popping aboveground as morning sun floods a field. Join giant bison as they graze on grass. Stir up dust on a sunset sprint with antelope. After dark, stake out prey with a coyote in dense grass. What will tomorrow bring in the prairie?
77026) I Am Unique
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I AM UNIQUE: Early elementary-aged readers will begin to think about and appreciate how everyone is special in their own unique ways. How are you unique? Let's explore!
SOCIAL STUDIES READER FOR KIDS: Beginning readers are encouraged to build knowledge of what it means to participate in families, classrooms, schools, neighborhoods, and other communities. Kid Citizen readers support the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
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77027) Seated Yoga
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In this book, illustrations and step-by-step instructions show and tell young readers how to do seated yoga poses. Breathing techniques, SEL concepts of wellness and mindfulness, and benefits of the practice are also introduced. Original illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the basics of yoga and how they can easily incorporate it in their daily lives.
Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the...
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The world is full of stinky smells, such as sweaty feet, dirty diapers, rotting food, and wet dogs. Some smells are so bad, they can make a person gag or run in the opposite direction. In this book, readers will examine what causes bad smells, why some objects smell more than others, and how smells travel. They will also explore how the nose and brain detect and recognize different smells. With high-interest content and special features that include...
77029) Rivers
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Where do rivers start? This answer and more can be found within the pages of this colorful, engaging introduction to the world's rivers! Readers explore, how rivers form and how they affect other geography around them, as well as what parts of a river are called and how humans use and change rivers from their natural state. The main content highlights famous rivers, such as the Ganges, showing them on simple globes to engage readers' in map reading,...
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The Virginia Giant, a one-man army! Peter Francisco was believed to have had almost super-human strength. According to legend, George Washington said, "Without him we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the war, and with it our freedom." Francisco, a Portuguese immigrant, was raised outside Richmond and after hearing Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, he joined the Virginia Colonial Militia. He was known for his battle-hardened...
77031) Greek Myths and Legends
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The Ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of Greek myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Greek myths and legends so compelling.
77032) Is the Seawater Always Blue?
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Join Ayaan and Rayan on their summer break in Langkawi, Malaysia. While playing at the beach, the boys notice that the seawater cupped in their hands appears clear; however, the sea appears blue. The two boys always curious about things, approach their mother to explain the reason behind the blue sea. Be a part of Ayaan and Rayan's intellectual journey, and find out that seas not only appear blue, but gray, green and even brown at times. Discover...
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Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.
A colourful revision guide with three easy sections for Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling, and a Spelling Dictionary for ages 7 - 11.
This Ebook is full of useful hints and tips to help children learn and revise for the KS2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling test.
Rules and advice help pupils get to grips with essential aspects...
77034) Neptune
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Travel to the far reaches of our solar system and learn about this distant, gaseous world.
77035) William Henry Harrison
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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States. Presidents of the U.S.A. chronicles the lives of our nation's leaders, including some of the most famous figures in American history. Each book tells the fascinating story of a single president, from childhood and early life to the presidency and beyond. Additional sections explain the branches of government,...
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What material best absorbs solar energy? How can wind and water be used to create energy? How does insulation affect heat flow? Explore ways to create and conserve energy with author Robert Gardner. Use easy-to-find materials and the scientific method to explore green energy. For readers interested in science fairs, many experiments are followed by ideas for science fair projects.
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Booker T. Washington helped shape the education system for African Americans in the aftermath of slavery. He was an influential black educator and leader. Booker T. Washington: Leader and Educator explores his life and legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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With powerful words and pictures Florida Frenz chronicles her journey figuring out how to read facial expressions, how to make friends, how to juggle all the social cues that make school feel like a complicated maze. Diagnosed with autism as a two-year-old, Florida is now an articulate 15-year-old whose explorations into how kids make friends, what popularity means, how to handle peer pressure will resonate with any preteen. For those wondering what...
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In recent years, the prime minister of Canada has made a name for himself on the international political stage, becoming known for his dynamic personality and influential leadership style. This fact-filled book explores the life the young leader, beginning with his early years as the son of Canada's fifteenth prime minister, Pierre Trudeau, and examining how his education and early days in politics helped him find his own voice. Vivid color photographs...
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With Sheet Pan Science, contain the mess and let the fun overflow with 25 safe, easy physics, biology, and chemistry projects.
Each project in the book contains simple instructions, easy-to-understand science explanations, and step-by-step photographic guides. While a stovetop or freezer may occasionally be required, most steps of the experiments can be performed directly on a rimmed baking sheet.
Messy play is important for young learners....
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