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"Phobia" is a word that's thrown around a lot in everyday conversation, but it's often used incorrectly. A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of an object or a situation, one that often causes great anxiety. This sensitive and informative volume is a useful guide for readers who may be grappling with a phobia or who know someone who is. In the carefully researched explanations, readers will learn what may cause phobias and how they're diagnosed
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With their round bodies and colorful backs, ladybugs are popular little beetles. However, we rarely get the chance to see them up close, until now! This vivid book allows readers to learn about ladybugs' intriguing body parts and interesting life cycle. They'll learn fun facts, like how ladybugs help farmers by putting their big appetites to use. Striking macro photographs will draw in bug lovers, while the accessible text explains important elementary...
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was the president who led the nation out of the Great Depression and during most of World War II. He was also a polio survivor. Though the disease left his legs paralyzed, he refused to let that stop his ambitions. Readers will be fascinated by this lesser-known part of FDR's life as well as by the efforts he made to help others with polio. Sidebars add more information about this extraordinary man's life, while historical photographs...
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Born Wardell Stephen Curry II on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio, Stephen Curry may be the best shooter in NBA history. He is an NBA champion, an MVP, and a player at the top of his game, and he uses his stardom to give back to the community. Readers will be fascinated by the story of this tremendous athlete, told with simple text and supplemented with color photos. A Words to Know section helps prepare readers for vocabulary in the text, and quotes...
5) 20 datos curiosos sobre la Constitución de Estados Unidos (20 Fun Facts About the U.S. Constitution)
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The U.S. Constitution is the oldest, shortest, one-document constitution in the world, but this ground-breaking document is much more than that. It proved to be the driving force behind the fight for independence all over the world. Readers are sure to be surprised and entertained by the numerous fun facts featured in this book. The text is accompanied by helpful graphic organizers, historic images, maps, and photographs of the Constitution itself....
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Sharon Draper is a celebrated educator and author. Her readers, from elementary school children to young adults, connect with her characters, who often face real-world challenges such as addiction (in 1995's Tears of a Tiger) and cerebral palsy (in 2010's Out of My Mind). Full of fascinating details, full-color photographs, and insightful quotations from Draper, this simple yet informative text will show readers how a love of books from an early age...
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Can you imagine swimming with the largest fish in the ocean? Some people have had this amazing experience. These fantastic fish are called whale sharks, and they can be more than 45 feet long. Whale sharks may sound fierce, but they're only hungry for other fish, not people. Young explorers will love reading about these slow-swimming gentle giants. Captivating photographs reveal just how massive whale sharks are, while fact boxes provide additional...
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Without the promise of a statement of rights, the U.S. Constitution might never have been ratified. And without the aid of this time-traveling trio of kids, the Bill of Rights might not be what it is today, at least that's how this entertaining trip back in time tells it. Gaby, Zoe, and Will are in the thick of the action as Founding Father James Madison helps craft the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Budding historians will love learning...
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One of the hallmarks of the American criminal justice system is the right of all people accused of a crime to defend themselves in a speedy, public trial. According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have a number of important rights, including: the right to a jury of their peers, the right to be informed of the charges against them, the right to an attorney and witnesses in their defense, and the right to face their accuser. This...
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The terrible yowling of the supernatural spirit called the banshee is calling young mathematicians to learn more about shapes. Readers will love the delightful illustrations of banshees that aid them as they're learning about attributes of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes such as their angles, faces, and sides. Fact boxes provide information about creepy stories of banshees passed down through the years. Questions throughout this highly...
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It's difficult for many young people to imagine not being able to go to school and instead having to work in a hot, smelly, sometimes dangerous factory for more than 12 hours a day. There was a time in U.S. history when young people had to do just that. Thankfully, many people involved in the labor movement fought against child labor. This was just one of many ways the movement improved rights for working people. This important volume presents a significant...
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The ground begins to shake and dishes rattle on the shelves. It's an earthquake. Readers will learn why and where quakes happen and how scientists measure them. This important earth science topic is covered in rich detail with full-color photographs and helpful diagrams. After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of how people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake hits. STEM and engineering topics from the Next...
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What do bogs, marshes, and swamps have in common? They're all kinds of wetlands, which are fascinating ecosystems that are home to myriad species of plants, animals, and microbes. These organisms are adapted to both dry and watery conditions. In this valuable volume, the most interesting and informative facts about wetlands are presented through accessible text and colorful photographs. Essential concepts of the elementary science classroom, such...
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There are houses for humans, houses for dolls, and houses for dogs, but what about a house for a mouse? This fun romp follows a mouse as he tries to find a house. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.
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Even the youngest Americans have heard something about the Boston Tea Party, an event before the American Revolution in which patriots dressed as Native Americans and dumped chests of tea into Boston Harbor. Why they did this might not be so clear. In this exciting book, a group of young historians who call themselves Team Time Machine go back to the year 1773 to find out. This high-interest look at an important historical event will motivate all...
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What do Stephen Austin, Barbara Jordan, and George W. Bush have in common? They're all famous Texans, and just a few of the exciting people covered in this book. Age-appropriate text teaches readers about important movers and shakers, while historical and contemporary images reinforce the book's key concepts. Readers will enjoy learning about the qualities that make these Texans great. Colorful graphic organizers, vibrant images, and sidebars provide...
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The Frankenstein monster is an icon of horror. Even the youngest trick-or-treaters recognize Frankenstein's green-skinned costume. However, many people are surprised to know this monster's name is not actually Frankenstein. That's the name of its creator, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, from the nineteenth-century novel written by Mary Shelley. This fictitious doctor, one of the first "mad scientists," was based on real-life researchers and their experiments....
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Everything we can see and touch is matter, even things we can't see and touch is matter. We can tell the difference between the different kinds of matter through each one's properties, such as density, magnetism, and conductivity. Knowing about these properties and matching the right materials with the right jobs is essential for today's scientists, engineers, and inventors. Informative photographs and stimulating sidebars enhance the accessible narrative,...