Madeline Tyler
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"Readers journey under the sea to discover the amazing animals that live there. In addition to learning basic facts about each sea creature, they are encouraged to take an active approach to reading. Bright and bold directions instruct them to poke the pages, touch the pictures, and try other simple activities that get their entire body involved in the reading experience. The short, clear text is paired with vibrant illustrations of colorful, cool...
2) Marsupials
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From the hopping red kangaroo to the burrowing wombat, marsupials are an amazing group of animals. Discover the unique traits that make these animals so special.
Marsupials is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of reading that...
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Where was Mesopotamia located? What did ancient Mesopotamian society look like? What did the people who lived there do for fun? As readers discover the answers to these and other questions about ancient Mesopotamia, they are encouraged to see the similarities and differences between this civilization and others of the past and present. The well-researched main text exposes young people to a different culture, which is further highlighted in fact boxes...
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The hospital is one of the most important innovations in all of human history. Without these establishments of healing, the marvels of modern medicine would never have evolved to where they are today. Readers of this unique book will explore the origins of the hospital and other incredible inventions from the Middle East that have shaped the world forever. Beautiful full-color photographs let readers get a close-up look at amazing inventions. Cool...
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Have you ever wondered how your body sends you itchy signals? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of how insect bites, dry skin, and allergies cause itching sensations and how our brains are in on the action.
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A monstrous megatsunami sounds like the plot of thrilling action movie, but could this catastrophic natural disaster really be in our future? As climate change continues to impact the planet in dangerous and destructive ways, it's best to be prepared. This volume introduces readers to the concept of extreme storms in an entertaining way.
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Even monsters have to go to bed! That's the charming premise of this math-oriented story. Readers will exercise their knowledge of numbers as they follow along with the easy-to-understand text. They'll read how these ten silly monsters need to brush their colorful spots, scrub their stinky feet, and tuck in their not-so-terrible tails as they get ready to snooze. Each page offers a chance to practice counting, while learning what these cute characters...
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What kinds of animals live under the ground? Readers discover the answer to this question as they learn fun facts about the animal world while having lots of fun along the way. Basic science curriculum concepts, such as habitats and adaptations, are presented to readers through simple sentences and clear text. In addition, vibrant illustrations allow readers to visualize these new animal friends. Readers are then able to interact with these creatures...
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Even monsters have to go to bed! That's the charming premise of this math-oriented story. Readers will exercise their knowledge of numbers as they follow along with the easy-to-understand text. They'll read how these ten silly monsters need to brush their colorful spots, scrub their stinky feet, and tuck in their not-so-terrible tails as they get ready to snooze. Each page offers a chance to practice counting, while learning what these cute characters...
10) Mapping People
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Some maps only show us where different locations are, but others also deal with the population in these locations. In this resourceful guide to mapping people, readers learn how to decipher and create these kinds of maps. Helpful diagrams, informational fact boxes, a detailed glossary, useful graphic organizers, and vivid, full-color examples of maps further expand readers' understanding of this essential social studies curriculum topic. The focus...
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It might be a matter of life and death whether the stink coming from a sibling's bedroom is smelly socks or the odor of the undead, as in zombies! So, the real-life scientific methods and vocabulary in this entertaining and enlightening volume could save a life. Readers will be riveted as they're carefully trained to become paranormal investigators. They'll learn to make predictions, identify variables, analyze outcomes, and possibly avert a zombie...
12) Mollusks
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Readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the animal world are introduced to the different types of mollusks in this accessible and engaging text that complements science curriculum topics. Basic facts about these fascinating sea creatures, which include snails, clams, mussels, squid, and octopi are explored as readers learn about their nutrition needs, reproductive stages, and their life cycles. Creative design elements give readers a better...
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Our knowledge of space has increased spectacularly with the advent of space satellites, telescopes, and probes. Yet, sightings of UFOs continue to be quite high. Clearly, a skilled investigator is needed to discover the unsettling truth behind these alarming objects. This thrilling guide to the extraterrestrial, which includes information about Area 51, crop circles, and Roswell, New Mexico, presents heroic readers with need-to-know scientific knowledge,...
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Learning how to read all different kinds of maps is a valuable skill. There are maps that depict different natural landforms, groups of people, weather patterns, and towns and cities. Money and trade can also be shown on maps. Readers gain knowledge about economics through this creative look at maps that deal with these concepts. Concise text makes this subject easy to understand. The detailed glossary, helpful fact boxes, useful diagrams and graphic...
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Readers are sure to enjoy this interactive look at the animals that fill the skies above their heads. Simple, achievable text introduces a wide variety of winged creatures and basic facts about them. These early science concepts are paired with delightful illustrations of these animals in action. Readers are then encouraged to take action themselves by turning, touching, and shaking the pages in addition to other fun activities that enhance this learning...
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It's time to gather ghosts, find phantoms, and assemble apparitions using the soundest methods of science. This mission isn't for the faint-hearted, though. It's perfect for the budding scientist willing to gather evidence of cold spots, disembodied voices, or paranormal orbs, and then analyze the results of their intrepid investigations. This attention-grabbing book offers an opportunity to collect actual scientific proof of paranormal phenomenon,...
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Young readers are introduced to polar bears, penguins, and other animals that make their homes, where it's snowy and cold in this interactive reading experience. They learn important facts that supplement basic science curriculum topics, and along the way, they're encouraged to follow bright and bold directions to take an active role in the fun. Whether they're holding their breath before diving under the cold water to meet a sea creature or tilting...
18) Why Do I Grow?
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Want to know how bones, fingernails, and hair form and grow throughout our lives? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of how our bodies grow and change throughout our lives.
19) Why Do I Sneeze?
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Is it the cat, a dandelion, or just a common cold? Fun illustrations and entertaining text help give kids a clear understanding of the everyday mechanisms required to create a sneeze. Readers will also love the everyday trivia pages that provide weird and wonderful facts about sneezing.
20) Maps
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Maps help us navigate our world, from towns and cities to crossing seas and deserts. Learn about different types of maps, how maps are made, how to use them, and even the history of maps and mapmaking.
Maps is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported...