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"Have you ever been to New York City and seen the Empire State Building? This beautiful skyscraper is known as one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Details about its construction, early days, and stories about interesting and unique events that took place here delight and engage, and graphic organizers and eye-catching images draw in even the most reluctant readers. You'll want to plan a trip to New York City to see the Empire State Building...
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Kate Middleton's dedication to charitable work makes her a role model for all young people. Her role as a member of the British Royal Family has given her a platform to speak for various humanitarian causes, showing readers the importance of helping people who are less fortunate than themselves. Middleton's amazing life story is presented to readers alongside full-color photographs and informative sidebars. Quotes from Middleton are included to inspire...
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"The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for doing something that all buildings should be built to do: stay up! Learn all about the tower, why it leans, why it was built, and how to visit and enjoy it in this engaging text. Present-day and historical photographs help draw readers in, and the fun fact format gives young readers an accessible way to learn all about this Italian architectural blunder (or masterpiece!)."--Provided by publisher.
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Reptiles lay their eggs on land and most spend a lot of their time out of the water. While this is a fact today, it wasn't always this way! Living on land is an adaptation reptiles underwent millions of years ago. Even more adaptations, such as how reptiles regulate their body temperature and their scaly skin, are more apparent to those studying crocodiles, turtles, and other reptiles in modern times. Using a unique format of short facts, this book...
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The Grand Canyon is one of the most majestic sites in the United States, and its views have been wowing visitors for centuries. This text contains beautiful pictures that encourage even the most resistant readers to learn more about this natural wonder, and the easy-to-read fun fact format will have readers wanting to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon. They'll learn about this spectacular area, the plants and animals that live there, and fun activities...
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"The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most diverse and amazing natural wonders to see in the ocean, and there are many plant and animal species that call it home. Take a journey to this interesting place through engaging information, vivid images, and helpful graphic organizers in this title. Young readers everywhere delight in learning about the reef, the waters surrounding it, and what can be done to protect it for future generations. Even reluctant...
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon may not actually contain hanging plants, but they do contain mysteries all their own, including speculation that they never even existed. Readers travel back in time to learn about this fascinating world wonder through interesting facts, historical images, and helpful graphic organizers. Accessible text emphasizes the history of this fascinating wonder as well as the civilization that created it. This book's fun fact...
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Technology is guiding force in all civilizations. Readers discover the role technology played in ancient Aztec life through text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. Accessible text introduces readers to the technology used by ancient Aztecs, helping them make their own comparisons to the technology available to us today. Colorful photographs and historical images bring readers into the world of the ancient Aztec people....
9) ¿Cómo es el día de los trabajadores de la construcción? (What Do Construction Workers Do All Day?)
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Construction workers have very physically demanding jobs, and their days can be very different depending on the project they're working on at the time. Excited readers will explore the world of demolition, building, designing, and creating with this engaging book about construction. Defined vocabulary words help make this narrative easily accessible for all readers. Detailed photographs convey what it's really like to work in construction.
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The blaring siren and zooming emergency truck gives us a glimpse into a firefighter's life, but what do they do all day? This book explores what it is really like to fight fires. Aspects of the job such as equipment management, first aid, and training are covered so that readers get a comprehensive look at this dangerous and heroic job. Eye-catching graphics and defined vocabulary words will engage every reader about the lives of these important community...
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Collective nouns may not seem all that interesting to young readers, but this volume, which features facts about mermaids, makes collective nouns extremely engaging. Let the mythical mermaids take readers on a journey of learning about different and sometimes amusing collective nouns. Even developing learners will chuckle while reading about a gaggle of geese or an army of caterpillars. Beautiful illustrations add to the wonder of this book, while...
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Due to economic factors, larger portion sizes in restaurants, and sedentary lifestyles caused by an increase in our use of technology, obesity rates have risen steadily in the last decade. This, in turn, has created a multimillion-dollar diet industry that often preys on people's desire to lose weight quickly and easily. Through full-color photographs and engaging sidebars, readers will learn about the complex causes of obesity, as well as ways to...
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Farming is one of the most important jobs in our society, but what does a farmer really do all day? This book explores both agricultural and livestock farming in detail and describes the special skills and equipment that a farmer needs in order to ensure that the farm runs smoothly. Other aspects of working with animals and crops are explored, such as selling livestock and vegetables to people or businesses. Engaging visuals and interesting facts...
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The ancient Aztec people had a complex and fascinating culture with their own religious rituals, ceremonies, and art. Readers explore the details of Aztec culture through informative text designed to reflect social studies curriculum topics. Full-color photographs and historical images allow readers to immerse themselves in this unique culture. Carefully chosen primary sources are included to provide a direct link between past and present. Did the...
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There are many rules for irregular plural nouns, but let the magical elves in this vibrant volume make learning those rules easy! Some might think that elves just make toys in Santa's workshop, but they are also experts on irregular plural nouns. Young readers will learn general rules as well as exceptions, in addition to facts about elves in the Magical Facts boxes. Engaging illustrations help this grammar concept become easily accessible for authentic...
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The blaring siren and zooming emergency truck gives us a glimpse into a firefighter's life, but what do they do all day? This book explores what it is really like to fight fires. Aspects of the job such as equipment management, first aid, and training are covered so that readers get a comprehensive look at this dangerous and heroic job. Eye-catching graphics and defined vocabulary words will engage every reader about the lives of these important community...
17) Wasted Waters
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Disasters like Love Canal and more recently in Flint, Michigan, happened slowly over years, and caused lasting damage. A powerful way to demonstrate cause and effect in ecosystems, this book chronicles each disaster's story, and even the resulting legal battles. This book is lamentably timely, and all readers will easily be drawn in by these morality stories of corporations' terrible impact in the effort to save money. Statistics on each spread communicate...
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Farming is one of the most important jobs in our society, but what does a farmer really do all day? This book explores both agricultural and livestock farming in detail and describes the special skills and equipment that a farmer needs in order to ensure that the farm runs smoothly. Other aspects of working with animals and crops are explored, such as selling livestock and vegetables to people or businesses. Engaging visuals and interesting facts...
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Apostrophes can be tricky, but the fun fairies in this book will help readers learn how to use them correctly. Grammar rules about apostrophes are simplified for learners in this beautifully illustrated guidebook that makes learning about apostrophes entertaining. Magical Facts boxes present interesting and unique facts about fairies to interest all levels of readers. Grammar truly becomes motivating with the help of these apostrophe-loving fairies....
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Construction workers have very physically demanding jobs, and their days can be very different depending on the project they're working on at the time. Excited readers will explore the world of demolition, building, designing, and creating with this engaging book about construction. Defined vocabulary words help make this narrative easily accessible for all readers. Detailed photographs convey what it's really like to work in construction.
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