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"Earthquakes can be a slight shake almost no one notices. Or, they can be catastrophic events that level city blocks. In this book, readers learn how and why earthquakes happen as well as how scientists predict and measure them today. Some of the worst earthquakes in history-and their destruction-are discussed, as are safety tips readers can easily remember should they find themselves in an earthquake. Full-color photographs highlight the reality...
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"Songs such as the "Star-Spangled Banner," which students may recognize from sporting events, memorialize significant events in American history. With this engaging text full of fun facts about American songs, students will learn about the valuable role songs play in helping express American pride. Dynamic photographs enhance the approachable text which compliments elementary social studies curricula. A glossary also helps readers strengthen vocabulary...
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Volunteering fosters valuable community connections and has been a unique part of America's culture from the nation's founding. Students will learn how they can take part in volunteering opportunities and how volunteering can directly help their communities. This engaging and approachable narrative is written especially for young readers. Colorful photographs help students fully grasp reasons to give their time to causes they care about. Glossary...
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Slamming their jaw shut with a force that can reach over 3,000 pounds per square inch, crocodiles have one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom. This sneaky killer is known for drifting slowly, pretending to be a log. When it finds its prey, the crocodile snaps down on it, using special techniques to kill it. Young readers will love discovering how this massive, semi-aquatic reptile uses its quick and deadly strike to catch even the fastest...
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With the potential to weight over 2.5 tons, this massive predator lurks in the ocean, waiting for its next meal. With no natural predators, the great white is at the top of its food chain, drifting until it smells its next meal. When ready to dine on fish and seals, the great white moves quickly through the water, letting nothing stand in its way. Through thrilling photographs, readers will see how the great white hunts in the wild, learning how exactly...
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Following rules and laws is a vital part of being a successful citizen. Young students will learn about the history behind these rules. They'll take to heart how rules and laws are designed to keep communities like their own safe. Aligned with elementary social studies curricula, this narrative is enhanced with striking photographs and a vocabulary-building glossary. The knowledge gained from this book will help young readers become law-abiding citizens...
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Roosting in tall branches, the great horned owl owns the night. With giant eyes that take up much of its skull, the owl can see well enough at night to catch a mouse over great distance. This common hunter can be heard at night, hooting to other owls with two horn-like feathered tufts on the sides of its head. With full-color photographs and approachable text, this book shows readers how this owl lives and hunts for its prey in even the darkest night....
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Deep in the Arctic, the polar bear will walk miles for its next meal. Dining on ringed seals, the polar bear waits patiently for the creature to come up for air, attacking the seal as it takes a breath. Eating around 4 pounds of food a day, polar bears are fast and deadly, striking before their prey has time to get away. Through detailed photographs of polar bears showing off their clever tricks, young arctic explorers will learn how this massive...
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With simple yet engaging language, illustrations, and direct quotations, this biography introduces young readers to Phillis Wheatley's life and poetry. A Words to Know section in the beginning of the book prepares young readers for new vocabulary they will encounter in the book.
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With a well-coordinated attack, a pack of wolves can take down prey twice their size. They circle their prey, searching for any weakness and attack the second that they find it. To keep track of their family over long distances, a wolf's howl can travel for up to 6 miles. Through this book, young readers will discover these clever hunters and how they work together to take down any prey. Photographs pair with approachable text to create a deeper understanding...
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American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell is probably best known for his iconic Saturday Evening Post covers. Through captivating text detailing his life and photos of his work, this book will foster in readers a new appreciation for Rockwell. Art Smart boxes provide insight into Rockwell's methods and mediums.
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Rhode Island, the Ocean State, has more shipwrecks per square mile than any other state. The south coast and Block Island are the resting places of many shipwrecks, with many more located in Narragansett Bay. The record of shipwrecks in Rhode Island begins immediately after the arrival of Europeans in the early 17th century with the grounding of a Dutch trading vessel, and thousands more vessels came to grief in its waters in the following centuries,...
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Before World War II, Japanese Americans worked hard to adapt to American life while creating tight-knit communities. But after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, everything changed. The U.S. government sent 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent into internment camps. Learn the sad history of the camps, the reasons behind their creation, how the internees made the best of their deplorable situation, and how they finally received an official apology from the...
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Throughout North America, the bald eagle stalks unsuspecting prey. With a wingspan that can reach over 6 feet and giant hooked talons, bald eagles are deadly hunters that own the skies. Young readers will explore age-appropriate details and photographs of the bald eagle in its wild habitat, deepening their understanding of how the bald eagle is perfectly adapted to hunt almost anywhere. Young readers will love this thrilling look at what makes America's...
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Cette correspondance s'est tenue pendant quelques mois entre Sarah Mostrel, écrivain, journaliste, artiste, et Maud Hofmann, professeur. Partition à quatre mains éclairée par les phares de l'actualité — actualité éprouvante sous le signe de la pandémie — et par des trajectoires différentes, cet échange, alerte, dynamique, porteur d'espérance, est un dialogue entre deux êtres, un instantané de vie o les questionnements intérieurs,...
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"This comprehensive guide takes readers through the many options available for working outside, whether it's biking through city streets or hiking rough mountain terrain. Topics include how to find summer jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, with helpful lists of ideas, practical advice from experts, and real-life success stories. The engaging text encourages readers to consider their skills and interests to steer them toward the ideal...
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"Students will learn about the many similarities and differences between United States citizens and how to celebrate this rich diversity in this valuable book. Vivid photographs will help students understand how America's great fabric of ethnicities makes the nation's communities multicultural and strong. This approachable text written especially for young readers is complete with a glossary that helps students improve their vocabulary skills. The...