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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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"Blizzards are known for snow-but there doesn't even need to be a ton a snow for a storm to be called a blizzard! What storms qualify as "blizzards," how they're predicted and why blizzards are so dangerous are all covered in this engaging book. Readers are introduced to some of the worst blizzards in history, complete with photographs of the blowing snow and destruction they may have caused. Safety tips and survival skills are included for readers...
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"John Adams was the second president, and Thomas Jefferson was the third-but neither of them signed the U.S. Constitution! In this entertaining volume, readers learn all about the crafting of and ratification of this seminal American document, as well as surprising facts about how it came about. A great supplement to classroom learning, the main text and fun fact boxes give readers a new perspective at which to look at history. Historical images support...
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"Nothing feels more American than celebrating the Fourth of July. But what exactly happened that day to make it the day we celebrate our freedom? Readers may be surprised to find out that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 2-not July 4! This book sheds light on many commonly held beliefs about America's day of independence and makes clear what is myth and what is fact. Historical images and fun fact boxes complement the main text"--...
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"The Founding Fathers can seem like towering figures. But some legends about them are tall tales! Many believe George Washington had wooden teeth. Readers of this volume learn that's false-thought his teeth were made of bone, lead, and more! Even more interesting biographical information can be found in this book, written especially with elementary readers in mind. Myths of the Founding Fathers are presented and dispelled, encouraging critical thinking...
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"Who created the U.S. flag? Before you say Betsy Ross-read this book! She may not have and in fact, her grandson may have made the whole story up! Betsy Ross's creation of the flag is just one of the myths debunked in this creative take on the history of American symbols. Filled with fun facts and beautiful historical images, this volume is a great supplement to social studies learning as well as critical thinking lessons. Curious readers will be...
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"The meal celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621 is called the first Thanksgiving just about everywhere. But, this was not the first Thanksgiving at all! European settlers had celebrated many such meals since coming to America. In this book, commonly held myths about colonial history are debunked for curious readers. Readers are invited to think critically about what they know as fact boxes add even more fascinating information to...
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"Paul Revere's legendary ride turns out to be full of legend-meaning, what readers think they know about it might not be true! Revere never yelled "the British are coming," nor was he the sole rider out that night. Even more myths are busted in this entertaining look at the American Revolution. Readers practice critical thinking when engaging with the main social studies content and learn fun facts they'll be repeating in class for years to come!"--...
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"In this ... book, readers are encouraged to think about why and when we take turns. Each ... spread presents a different real-life situation: Juan is hot and thirsty after playing soccer. He needs a drink! But his friends are thirsty, too. Everyone takes turns at the water fountain. Through relatable scenarios like this one, readers learn how to show consideration for others by taking turns"--Provided by publisher
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Si le has hecho mal a alguien, aunque no haya sido intencional, es importante pedir disculpas. Esto no siempre es fácil, especialmente para los niños. Esta obra presenta al joven lector varias situaciones en las que los protagonistas se dan cuenta que tienen que disculparse. Cada historia de la vida real demuestra al lector la importancia de saber cuándo hay que decir "Lo siento."
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"At the playground, in the classroom, or in the kitchen: Everywhere you go, there are rules for how to behave. This book helps readers navigate some common scenarios by depicting young people in relatable, real-life situations. They meet kids like Marco, who is in the middle of an intense video game when he realizes his computer time is up for the day. What does he do? Each spread includes a brief, high-interest story along with a colorful photo,...
55) Yo soy justo
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Los niños piensan que ser justo significa que cada quien recibe el mismo número de galletas, pero la justicia también conlleva consideración, respeto y afecto por los demás. El joven lector conocerá casos en los que los protagonistas tienen que decidir cómo actuar justamente. Cada situación se ilustra con una fotografía a color. El texto, divertido y de fácil lectura, le enseña al lector a ser justo y a tratar a otros con consideración....
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"In soccer and baseball, each player has their own job. They each do their part to contribute to the team. Teamwork is also important outside of sports. We use teamwork in our classroom, in our community, and at home with our family. In this book, readers are presented with different scenarios in which young people use teamwork to achieve a certain goal: When Nicole's neighbor becomes ill, everyone in the neighborhood takes on a job with the goal...
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Tener un buen espíritu deportivo también es importante más allá de los deportes. Las lecciones que se aprenden en el campo deportivo también se utilizan en el salón de clases, en el patio de recreo, y en nuestros hogares. Ya sea, trabajando en un proyecto de ciencias con un compañero de clases, ganando un partido importante de fútbol, o ayudándole a papá a limpiar el garaje, el buen espíritu deportivo es esencial en toda ocasión.