Marion Dane Bauer
1) On my honor
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When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.
2) Winter dance
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A fox wonders how he should prepare for the coming winter, but what other animals advise will not work for him until another fox comes to his aid.
3) Runt
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Runt, the smallest wolf cub in the litter, seeks to prove himself to his father King and the rest of the pack and to earn a new name.
4) Clouds
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Illustrations and simple text explain three types of clouds, stratus, cumulus, and cirrus.
5) Rain
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Illustrations and simple text explain what rain is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and the importance of clean water.
6) Sunshine
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For most of Ben's life, he has been a kid without a mom. He has his dad, who knows Ben doesn't like oatmeal and always hugs Ben before bed. And he has Sunshine, his loyal little dog, who is never far from his side. But his mom, who left when he was young, has just been a story, faint in his memory. Now he's about to spend a whole week with her on her remote island in the middle of the northern Minnesota wilderness. Though he's nervous about bears...
7) Wind
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Illustrations and simple text explain what wind is, how it is used by plants, birds, and people, and how wind can become a storm.
10) Niagara Falls
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Tells how the Falls were made and the history that surrounds them.
11) Touch the moon
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When the china horse Jennifer receives for her birthday is magically transformed into a real horse, they share an evening of fantastic adventures.
14) Earth
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"Learn all about planet Earth in the third book in this nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that's perfect for kids who love science and space!"--
15) The blue ghost
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At her grandmother's log cabin, nine-year-old Liz is led to make contact with children she believes may be her ancestors.
18) An Early Winter
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Tim is distressed to learn that his mom, new stepfather, and grandmother are sure Granddad has Alzheimer's disease. Refusing to accept the possibility that they may be right, Tim persuades Granddad to run away with him on a fishing trip, convinced this will prove that Granddad is still capable of taking care of himself. But on the way to the lake, Granddad keeps forgetting things: their equipment, the soft drinks, even how to make change at the roadside...
19) Yosemite
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"Exquisite waterfalls, giant granite cliffs, ample hiking trails, and stunning views-these are just a few of the things that make Yosemite National Park one of the most popular parks in the world. Beginning readers will love exploring and learning about the beauty and grandeur of this iconic park in this informative Ready-to-Read"--