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In Explore Colonial America!, kids ages 6-9 learn about America's earliest days as European settlements, and how the colonists managed to survive, build thriving colonies, and eventually challenge England for independence.How did the colonists build homes, feed and clothe themselves, and get along with the Native Americans who were already here? This accessible introduction to the colonial period teaches young children about the daily lives of ordinary...
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Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9–12 to colonial America through hands-on building projects. From dyeing and spinning yarn to weaving cloth, from creating tin plates and lanterns to learning wattle and daub construction. Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself gives readers a chance to experience how colonial Americans lived, cooked, entertained themselves, and interacted with their neighbors....
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Powerful sound clips from twelve Black leaders amplified by bold illustrations and background facts illuminate pivotal moments of Black history in America.
Hear impactful quotes spoken by inspiring Black Americans in primary source audio files. Aimed at children ages 7–12, a succinct profile of the speaker alongside an explanation of the significance of the quote and moment provide the context for each audio clip. A vibrant illustration of the...
62284) Mountain Chef
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The true story of a Chinese American mountain man who fed thirty people for ten days in the wilderness--and helped inspire the creation of the National Park Service. Tie Sing was born in the mountains. The mountains were in his blood. But because he was of Chinese descent at a time in America when to be Chinese meant working in restaurants or laundries, Tie Sing's prospects were limited. But he had bigger plans. He began cooking for mapmakers and...
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Baseball, basketball, football - no matter the game, Jackie Robinson excelled. His talents would have easily landed another man a career in pro sports, but in America in the 1930s and '40s, such opportunities were closed to athletes like Jackie for one reason: his skin was the wrong color. Settling for playing baseball in the Negro Leagues, Jackie chafed at the inability to prove himself where it mattered most: the major leagues. Then in 1946, Branch...
62286) Sharice's Big Voice
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IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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This acclaimed picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.
When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she’d be in Congress. And she never thought she’d be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn’t win because...
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Equip the next generation of scientists with a brand new series from Chris Ferrie, the #1 science author for kids!
Why is it so hard for Red Kangaroo to keep her room clean? According to Dr. Chris, the answer is as easy as counting! Come along with Red Kangaroo to learn about entropy, thermodynamics, and the statistical physics at play in her messy room!
Chris Ferrie offers a kid-friendly introduction to statistical physics in this installment...
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Pediatrician Dr. Betty Choi invites kids ages 8 and up to explore the marvels of the human body with lively hands-on projects and activities, including shaping bones from salt dough, creating a moving model of the eyes, crafting a 3d skin model, making a blow-up model of how a bicep muscle contracts, tracing capillary action, and even setting up a working model of the urinary system to show how pee is produced.
Packed with colorful diagrams of...
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We use energy every day. It lets us cook food, drive cars, and so much more. But where does energy come from? Water energy comes from flowing water. Kids will read this book to learn how water energy is captured and converted into power. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
62291) Volcanoes
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This book uses math and science to help students learn about volcanoes. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of volcanoes.
62292) Shipwreck Reefs
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When ships sink to the ocean floor, the ocean transforms them into artificial reefs. This new life begins with the growth of coral polyps and the arrival of small plankton, followed by schools of fish and hungry predators, until the ship is home to hundreds of sea creatures. It's a magical transformation from relic to reef that helps bring life back to struggling ocean ecosystems.
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Learn about beaches and coastal life with this children's introduction to animals, plants, and seashells.
Ocean beaches capture our attention like few places on Earth-and for good reason. Two vastly different ecosystems merge here, attracting a wide variety of life forms. Become a young oceanographer. Learn all about beaches and the plants and animals found there. East Coast expert Erika Zambello and West Coast naturalist Stephanie Panlasigui present...
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This updated, easy-to-read book about the United States for kids brings history and social studies classes to life as readers learn about important people, places, and events in the history of presidential elections.
Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find information on:
• Who can run for president?
• Who can vote?
• What is the Electoral College?
• What is a third-party candidate?
• Which Republican president had a Democrat for his...
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Escrito para niños de 8 a 12 años para ayudar a los lectores jóvenes a superar la ansiedad y las presiones del mundo actual y llegar a una comprensión más profunda de la presencia constante y amorosa de Dios.
En esta época caótica de las redes sociales, las agendas repletas y la creciente conciencia de los problemas del mundo, es normal que los jóvenes se sientan a veces abrumados. Pero la buena noticia del Evangelio no ha cambiado. Este libro...
62296) Hiking in Nature
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the healing power of nature through hiking along with the importance of respect for the wildlife around them. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about increasing...
62298) Phillis Wheatley
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Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about the fascinating life and times of Phillis Wheatley and her important contributions to history. This informational text includes captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will increase students'...
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Perseverance is a children's book snippet about the first African American woman to receive a four-year Bachelor's Degree: Mary Jane Patterson. The life of Mary Patterson inspires and encourages children to excel in their learning environment, set goals, and work towards achieving them.
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IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Virginia Loh-Hagan to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Angel Island Immigration Station explores the events in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate...
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