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What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needed his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and protect the body. For them, preparing for life after death was an important part of life! Learn about the science behind mummification with this book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. This Smithsonian Informational Text builds students'...
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Discover the people, sights, sounds, and smells that fill a neighborhood with this nonfiction book! Ideal for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected project, and other exciting features. This 24-page full-color book explores life in one neighborhood using the five senses. It also connects key ideas such as community and culture to students' daily lives, and includes an extension activity...
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There has been a lot of talk about "fake news" in the news lately. Being able to spot the difference between credible and non-credible sources is a vital 21st century skill to have. Learn the tricks and traps of deception and the skills required to achieve information literacy--and always get to the truth of the matter! Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores contemporary issues and high-interest, relevant subjects....
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India's struggle for Independence was against British Colonialism. Briefly speaking, India's struggle for freedom started even before A.O. Hume founded Indian National Congress. As early as in nineties of 18th century Raja Ram Mohan Roy came to the forefront. Before the establishment of Indian National Congress Surendra Nath Banerjea and others had set the ball rolling though not with great momentum. It was, however, in 1885 A.D. that Hume founded...
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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet-but would a company by any other name sell as well? That's the million-dollar question behind every brand! More often than you may think, behind each brand is a person whose name may be better remembered for the product than for the person. Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores the inspirational stories of the people behind brand names such as Hilton, Hasbro, Hershey,...
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People have been sending mail for a long time. But how they do it has changed a lot! Read about the history of mail as you learn to collect data. This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning data measurement easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary,...
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Learn about the incredible story of Fannie Lou Hamer! Explore the legacy of this civil rights activist, teaching students about Fannie Lou Hamer's fight for equal rights. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like equality and voting rights. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore activism, U.S. history, and the civil rights movement. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging...
8) I Am a Part
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Learn about the importance of teamwork! Ideal for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 6 words from Fry's First 100 words list: I, am, part, of, a, and my. The clear images, rebus pictures and simple, repetitive sentences build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential sight words and gain confidence as they learn to read independently.
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Everyone gets angry now and then. But the important thing is what you do about it. Throwing a tantrum does not help you or anyone else. So, what can you do when you feel angry? You can learn to calm down - and here is how! Introduce young learners to the concepts of emotions and anger with this nonfiction text. With TIME For Kids content, this e-book features exact text-to-image relationships to help students develop their foundational literacy skills....
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What you say is important. But how you say it is even more important! You can choose the best way to say things for each time and place. Communication is powerful. Make words your superpower! Students will learn about the importance of communication as they are engaged in reading. With TIME For Kids content, this e-book features exact text-to-image relationships to help beginning readers develop their foundational literacy skills. Text features include...
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Knowing what to say in certain situations is important. But how we say things is important, too. This Spanish book introduces early readers to the concept of communication. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color book will keep students reading from cover to cover. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces...
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Everyone feels angry at times. Anger is a normal feeling. But you can choose what to do about it. This nonfiction book teaches early readers how to deal with their anger. Students will be engaged in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will keep students engaged in learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text...
13) I Can
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Featuring basic concepts, this lovely book uses vivid images, engaging vocabulary, and informational text to inspire beginning readers to recognize activities such as playing, digging, reading, running, swinging, and writing. With this engaging nonfiction reader, children will be proud to share what they can do!
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Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts more than one hundred years ago. Nicknamed "Daisy," Juliette Gordon Low lived with courage, confidence, and character. She wanted to help girls around the world do the same. Thanks to the Girl Scouts, millions of girls have done just that. And the world is a better place for it! Read about the fascinating life of the Girl Scout's founder with this intriguing biography. Featuring engaging primary source images,...
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Learn about the importance of being part of a community! Ideal for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 6 words from Fry's First 100 words list: I, am, part, of, a, and my. The clear images, rebus pictures and simple, repetitive sentences build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential sight words and gain confidence as they learn to read independently.
16) Be Kind
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Being kind is important. Teachers, bus drivers, friends, and family are examples of people we should be kind to! Perfect for beginning readers, this book teaches these three high-frequency words: be, with, and a. The simple, repetitive phrases are accompanied by clear images that support the text to aid in memorization. The bright images, rebus pictures, and easy-to-read text make the book appealing to young learners and older emergent readers. Children...
17) Be Happy
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What are the things that make us happy? Ladybugs and butterflies, slides and swings are things that bring us happiness! Perfect for beginning readers, this book teaches these three high-frequency words: a, be, and with. The simple, repetitive sentences are accompanied by clear images that support the text to aid in memorization. The bright images, rebus pictures, and easy-to-read text make the book appealing to young learners and older emergent readers....
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Vendor Description Learn about the people who run state and local governments! Analyzes the importance of good leadership and the duties of government leaders. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like leadership and democracy. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore the levels of government, types of leaders, and branches of government. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and...
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¿Qué pasa después de la muerte? Esa era una gran pregunta para los antiguos egipcios. Creían que una persona necesitaba su cuerpo tanto en la muerte como en la vida. Así que hicieron todo lo que pudieron para preservar y proteger el cuerpo. ¡Para ellos, prepararse para la vida después de la muerte era una parte importante de la vida! Aprenda sobre la ciencia detrás de la momificación con este libro creado en colaboración con la Institución...
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Imagine your world is torn apart by war. You can't go to school. You are not in control of your future. That is the world Malala Yousafzai faced as a young girl. But she took a stand. She went to school and spoke out against the violent regime taking over her community. They tried to kill her for it, but she lived and gained an even bigger audience. This is Malala's story-and how she used her voice to change the world. Featuring TIME For Kids content,...
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