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81) Post Offices
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of post offices. Young readers will get to dive into their community's oldest form of communication. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of children's museums. Young readers will begin to experience the fun and learning that occurs in the museum. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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This title introduces little readers to the daily life of a farmer. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Readers will gather basic information about farm life through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful full-bleed photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
85) City
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Did you know that about half of the people on Earth live in cities? Tokyo, Japan, is the most populated city in the world. Learn more in City, a title in the I Live Here! series.
86) Fire Stations
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of fire stations. Early readers will get to know the ways that the people of a fire station take care of their community. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core...
87) On the Farm
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What kinds of fun things are found on a farm? Readers find the answer in this accessible introduction to farm animals, agricultural tools, and more. Short, simple text explains what a farm is and what kinds of things are found there, and questions facilitate discussions at home and in the classroom and provide additional avenues for learning about colors, numbers, and shapes. The main focus, though, is on vocabulary building. Readers are presented...
88) Post Office
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The post office is an important place in our communities. Kids will learn about why post offices are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
89) Gaps and Bridges
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Mr. Fulton grew up in two small towns, Bangall and Pine Plains, New York, and his book describes the gaps between small-town America and the inner cities. He always took for granted that every school had blackboards and all the supplies needed for an education and that people walked or rode to school on a school bus without fear. The gaps are huge, and bridges of education must be built, or we will lose an entire generation in the inner city. Mr....
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Can a 75 year-old barber save troubled teenager Ross Benedict from destroying his life? This novel, inspired by real characters, explores the delicate balance between excruciating loss and a deep bond – however briefly shared. Ross Benedict is a 9th grade teacher who breaks his vow never to return to a small Arkansas town and the memories that live there. He wants no reminders of the hurt and loss he experienced when he was a troubled, scared teenager....
91) Fire Trucks
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Kids can't help but look and be amazed as a fire engine comes blaring down the street. There are several different types of fire trucks, each suited for different tasks. Kids will learn about the ladder truck, and the pumper engine. They will also learn about the equipment in the trucks that helps firefighters do their jobs to protect lives and property.
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Banana peels, apple cores, candy wrappers, and dirty diapers-it's all garbage. No one wants garbage piling up around their homes, so we put it at the curb for the garbage truck. The answer,s to where that garbage ends up might surprise readers. Informative photographs and a summarizing diagram show readers, where our garbage goes. The text also offers ideas on how to help protect the planet by reducing the amount of garbage we throw away.
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Where does food come from? Does it come from the mountains or the springs? Who harvests them and puts them on the table? This educational resource aims to answer all the basic questions a child might have about food. Inside the pages are interesting discussions that deserve a place in your child's knowledge bank. Grab a copy now!
94) New York, Baby!
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A baby goes on a big-city adventure, and there are so many exciting sights to see! In New York, Baby!, Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art number among the top destinations. Rhyming text and charming illustrations make this picture book perfect for babies-and parents-who are always on the go, or who have big-city dreams!
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Without harvesting machines to gather crops when they're ready, farming would be much more difficult and time-consuming. In the pages of this brightly designed book, budding farmers will love learning how these amazing pieces of equipment operate through clear and accessible language and vivid photographs of machines at work. Fun fact boxes add more interesting information throughout the narrative, while a concluding activity helps readers review...
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This is for all the future veterinarians, agriculturists or just plain animal-lovers of the world. Intended for children to learn and familiarize themselves with animals, this book captures the greatest photos and well-presented facts to make this the best learning and reference book for your kids. Grab your copy now!
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This story is about the rewards of hard work and the consequences of arrogance and laziness.
Boris and Hoss Go to the Farm is about two tractors that Farmer Jason and his wife, Amy, buy to help them with the work on their farm. Boris is lazy and won't work. Hoss is excited to work. Hoss works every day with Farmer Jason while Boris makes up every excuse of why he can't work and must remain in the barn. This goes on for several days. Boris doesn't...
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It's time for the class to cross the street. What will they do? In this fictional narrative, readers will learn to wait for a crossing guard and to wait until it is safe to cross the street. Explanatory text and bright illustrations will help readers learn a central message from Katie and her class. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Mr. Wilson Is Our Crossing Guard.
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A neighborhood grocery store has a wide array of foods. This nonfiction narrative introduces readers to shopping for fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, and much more. The text outlines steps involved in a visit to the grocery store, such as picking out foods, looking at labels, paying the cashier, and taking your purchases home. The accessible text and familiar subject will make the book a winner with beginning readers.