Kathleen Connors
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Nothing says summer like an open sunflower turned toward the sun. These familiar flowers are a great example of how flowering plants grow from seeds with some soil, space, sun, and water. Readers will follow this plant's growth through text with closely correlated photographs, including images of a sunflower sprouting, gaining leaves, budding, and opening to the lovely, friendly flower we know. Age-appropriate detail and vocabulary guide readers just...
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It can be difficult for young people to understand that other kids their age often live vastly different lives than they do. Even when it comes to seemingly simple things, like celebrating holidays, many people do things quite differently. Give your readers a fun trip around the world looking at different celebrations and holidays. They'll see how holidays they're familiar with are celebrated differently than they're used to. Holidays they've never...
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Learning remorse at wrongdoing is tough, especially for children. However, having a few little words to help show that remorse can really speed the process of making up for saying mean things, not sharing, or being rude. Readers see the many situations in which the words "I'm sorry" should be, used, including scenarios they may, encounter in school or at home. Understandable language helps introduce this important concept and explains how much better...
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For a young student, it might seem like most kids have the same general experience at school, but school is different all around the world. Readers of this charming volume take a look at what school is like for children in many different countries across the globe. From classrooms and homework to uniforms and recess, readers see how different facets of their educational experience differ from those of students living in different places. Eye-catching...
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Carrots are a great snack, even though they're a plant root. These bright root vegetables grow underground for months before they become the sweet, crunchy veggie we put on salads and dip in hummus. Young readers follow along as carrot seeds are planted in soil, watered, and exposed to the sun, and as they grow into orange, yellow, purple, and white veggies. Age-appropriate detail and vocabulary guide readers just beginning to read independently....
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Everyone knows bananas are a fruit but, unlike apples and oranges, they don't grow on trees. Banana plants look like they have a trunk, but it is really densely packed leaves holding up a huge plant and bunches of bananas. Young readers will love learning the truth about banana plants, including that they don't grow from seeds, but a piece of another banana plant. Colorful photographs take kids right to banana farms as this plant grows and produces...
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Perhaps the best-known suffragist in American history, Susan B. Anthony was a great believer in equal rights for all. She grew up in an abolitionist family and carried those teachings throughout her life, advocating for equal labor laws, education, and, of course, women's right to vote. The details of Susan B. Anthony's incredible biography will fascinate readers as they also learn about the time period in which she lived. Historical images will immerse...
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The pinecones found on the ground near a pine tree are an important part of the pine tree life cycle. They can hold hundreds of seeds. Like other plants, these seeds need soil, water, and sun. The seeds also need to be planted close to the surface of the soil. Beautiful photographs of full-grown pine trees, seeds sprouting, and seedlings correlate closely with the narrative, aiding beginning readers' comprehension in the fascinating life cycle of...
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There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs of soil, water, and sun. Young readers find out that acres of grass come from the tiniest of seeds. With this knowledge, they'll never look at someone mowing the lawn in the same way again. Full-color photographs closely correlate with the accessible narrative,...
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Maple trees grow all across North America and many other places in the world. There are many different kinds, but all grow in the same way. Your readers will learn that they start as a seed, sprout, become a sapling, and years later, are a full-grown tree. They will learn about what trees need to stay alive: water, soil, and sun. Beautiful photographs draw readers in with the lovely leaves and characteristics of maple trees, complimenting the age-appropriate...
11) I Play!
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Adults know that daily movement is good for their body, but children have the need to move even without this direct knowledge! They wiggle; they jump; they run. In short, their exercise is play! This volume celebrates the joyful movement of emerging readers, from playing tag to playing catch with a furry friend. The examples are familiar and easy for readers to relate to and encourages different kinds of play. Full-color photographs correlate with...
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There are many kinds of grass, but when most people think of this green plant, they think of the kind found in backyards and parks. Grass is like many other plants with its roots, leaves, and needs of soil, water, and sun. Young readers find out that acres of grass come from the tiniest of seeds. With this knowledge, they'll never look at someone mowing the lawn in the same way again. Full-color photographs closely correlate with the accessible narrative,...
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Purple foods have so much great nutrition for the human body! In addition, their fun to eat because of their vibrant color. This title shows readers all the fun foods they can eat that are purple. The close text-to-picture correlation aids readers comprehension and strengthens their ability to identify different, or perhaps new, foods. Bright photographs engage readers with each food example and encourage trying each of the foods, providing a fun...
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The pinecones found on the ground near a pine tree are an important part of the pine tree life cycle. They can hold hundreds of seeds. Like other plants, these seeds need soil, water, and sun. The seeds also need to be planted close to the surface of the soil. Beautiful photographs of full-grown pine trees, seeds sprouting, and seedlings correlate closely with the narrative, aiding beginning readers' comprehension in the fascinating life cycle of...
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Learning remorse at wrongdoing is tough, especially for children. However, having a few little words to help show that remorse can really speed the process of making up for saying mean things, not sharing, or being rude. Readers see the many situations in which the words "I'm sorry" should be used, including scenarios they may encounter in school or at home. Understandable language helps introduce this important concept and explains how much better...
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Everglades National Park was established in 1934 to protect one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. From hardwood forests to the estuarine habitat of Florida Bay, the many habitats in the park are home to about 1,000 species of plants and hundreds of animal species, some of which are endangered. Readers learn the park's history and roots in conservation through the social studies and science content included in the main text. Colorful photographs...
17) I Stay Clean!
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Many children are used to taking a bath a few times a week or even every night. It's important to keep your body clean! But, perhaps more importantly to being healthy, is learning to wash your hands after using the bathroom, going outside, or before eating. In this colorful volume, readers are reminded of all the ways they can stay clean. Relatable examples written in low-ATOS text model these habits for emerging readers and directly correlate to...
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Being home to New York City, the most populous city in the United States, is just one claim to fame of the Northeast region. These states boast beautiful Atlantic coasts, picturesque views from the towering ranges of the Appalachian Mountains, and historic sites directly tied to the founding of the nation. Readers explore the region's fun and fascinating destinations in this book. With detailed locale descriptions, historical tidbits, and great side-trip...
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Including the ancient Lehman caves and the hot, dry expanse of Death Valley, the Great Basin region has many natural wonders for visitors to explore. Salt Lake City, Utah, and old mining towns offer even more cool things to do. This book invites readers along Interstate 80 into the Great Basin with fascinating fact boxes, colorful photographs, and awesome historical content. Detailed descriptions of the diverse landscape and destinations will engage...
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From pineapple to peppers, the produce section is full of delicious yellow foods! This adorable title combines the fun of identifying colors with the joy of encountering new foods at home and out and about. Simple text is paired with a bright photograph of a yellow food to aid readers' comprehension and ability to identify the food. Complete sentences provide new readers with the opportunity to practice fluency while the content encourages readers...