Ben Nussbaum
1) North Africa
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Discover the complex and changing region of North Africa! This social studies book explores the diverse landscapes and proud history of North Africa. From ancient pyramids to modern factories, North Africa is a fascinating region. This teacher-approved book offers students the chance to engage with the lives of people from North Africa, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book incorporates the geography, history, economics,...
2) West Africa
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Dive into the amazing history and stunning geography of West Africa! This social studies book details the story of West Africa's past and the changes happening in the present. From deserts to savannas to rain forests, West Africa offers a fascinating landscape. This teacher-approved book provides students with opportunities to understand the lives of people from West Africa, including the history of indigenous peoples in the region. The book covers...
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Learn how streets are fixed, sidewalks get added, and new schools are built with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a glossary, an additional project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the many ways individuals can make changes in their communities. It also covers essential civics topics such as leadership and voting,...
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The Inka were master farmers, builders, and planners. Living in the Andes Mountains, they farmed and built on steep slopes. In the Andes, water can be a destructive, unpredictable force. The Inka controlled water through careful study and engineering. From terraces for farming to royal palaces, the Inka built things to last. Learn how their ancient inventions are helping modern-day engineers develop solutions to modern-day problems with this fascinating...
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Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the...
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The Horten Ho airplane was made in Nazi Germany during WWII. Germany needed a new weapon, and hoped this experimental aircraft would help them win the war. The Horten Ho would have been a fighter jet with incredible speed, but it did not fly as planned. Learn about the Smithsonian Institution's efforts to restore this fascinating historical artifact and the challenges they faced during the restoration process. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
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The Inka were master farmers, builders, and planners. Living in the Andes Mountains, they farmed and built on steep slopes. In the Andes, water can be a destructive, unpredictable force. The Inka controlled water through careful study and engineering. From terraces for farming to royal palaces, the Inka built things to last. Learn how their ancient inventions are helping modern-day engineers develop solutions to modern-day problems with this fascinating...
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the history of California's Native American tribes: the Tongva, Yokuts, Yana, and Yahi. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text,...
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The sport of disc golf is fairly new, but it's exploding in popularity. Similar to golf, participants throw flying discs into target baskets. Learn rational numbers as you read about this up-and-coming sport. Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this fiction math book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students...
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Learn how streets are fixed, sidewalks get added, and new schools are built with this nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a glossary, an additional project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book describes the many ways individuals can make changes in their communities. It also covers essential civics topics such as leadership and voting, and includes...
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How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they're much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. With a visually appealing...
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A celebration of the four longhaired, oddly dressed chaps who took over America-filled with facts, stories, and photos.
Within just two months of the Beatles' debut on Ed Sullivan's variety hour, the band had secured all five top spots on Billboard's Hot 100, and before year's end would sell an astonishing ten million records. Filled with dozens of colors and black and white photographs, The Beatles details the rise and fall of the Fab Four, and...
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Learn how people vote and how the government protects the vote! Explore key features of U.S. elections and why voting is important. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like democracy and civic duty. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore elections, voting rights, and voting eligibility. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary, useful...
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Discover what freedom means! This Spanish nonfiction book explains the song "America" in an easy-to-follow way. Made for young readers, the book includes a fiction story about the song, discussion questions, an additional project, and more useful features. This 24-page full-color Spanish book analyzes "America" line by line to make sure students understand. It also covers important topics related to national pride, and includes an extension activity...
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Difficult times happen to everyone. But facing adversity doesn't have to stand in the way of being successful or happy. Adversity can make people tougher, wiser, and more compassionate. Bethany Hamilton, Oprah Winfrey, Ringo Starr, and Matt Moniz are examples of people who overcame incredible odds and achieved success. Learn about their inspirational stories with this informational text that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and high-interest...
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This illustrated Spanish chapter book retells the classic Aesop's fable, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading...
17) Tower Power
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Two classmates are competing to build the tallest tower using building blocks. Through a familiar activity, beginning readers will learn about shapes and how shape affects functionality. Children will love the playful illustrations and easy-to-read text. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
18) He Cried Wolf
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This illustrated chapter book retells the classic Aesop's fable, The Boy Who Cried Wolf. This entertaining fiction book will engage advancing readers while supporting their journey to independent reading. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students' natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book cultivates lifelong reading success....