Anita Amin
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Did you know ordinary citizens can make laws? Learn how laws change across state lines and how ordinary people can make state and local laws. This 32-page nonfiction book covers important topics like civic duty and democracy. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore the importance of petitions, ballots, and voting. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary,...
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Raja had always wanted to have a pet like the happy kids in his school books did. But most yard animals in India worked. They weren't for play. Nevertheless, when Raja stumbled upon a scared, baby camel, he took her home and made her his own pet. But it wasn't long before there were smashed pots! Broken fences! And a big mess everywhere! Kamal was a wild camel with wild ways! Raja's father was not pleased. "We don't have time for camels. We're too...
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Learn about the world's freshwater shortage with this nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, this book explains Earth's water crisis and includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, connected project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book explores the difficulties of protecting fresh water and how individuals can help. It also covers essential concepts such as problem-solving and leadership, and includes...
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Rashmi is tired of helping her parents in their shop. She wants to have fun like her friends. But as she learns about her parents' struggles in the United States and sees how their shop helps customers, Rashmi realizes she might be lucky after all. Students will be inspired by this heartwarming, realistic fiction story that features diverse characters, vibrant illustrations, and compelling text to keep students engaged in reading. This hi-lo reader...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest stadiums, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more.
An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of stadiums...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest skyscrapers, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more.
An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of skyscrapers...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest museums, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more.
An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of museums using...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest libraries, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more.
An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of libraries...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest bridges, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more.
An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of bridges using...
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest roller coasters, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more.
An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of roller...
11) Diwali
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"Diwali is about celebrating! It honors the Hindu story of Rama. Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains also celebrate Diwali. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways." --publisher's website.
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In 1872, the Mary Celeste merchant ship set sail from New York, bound for Italy. About a month later, it was spotted adrift in the ocean. The crew had vanished. The ship's charts were found scattered, and crew members' belongings were still onboard. The lifeboat was missing. What happened to the crew? Explore the theories behind the crew's disappearance and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
13) Energy
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In Energy, early fluent readers will learn how energy and the physics behind it impacts our universe every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers, as they, learn more about the laws, history, and applications of this foundational STEM concept.
Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can, learn...
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You see a fin poke out of the water. It's a big gray animal with a friendly face. It looks like a dolphin, but is it a porpoise? Dolphins and porpoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their fins, mouths, teeth, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Filled with stunning photos and playful text, early learners will be delighted as each page turns.
15) Force and Motion
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In Force and Motion, early fluent readers will learn how force and motion and the physics behind them impact our universe every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the laws, history, and applications of these foundational STEM concepts.
Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery....
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An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But, is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Filled with stunning photos and playful text, early learners will be delighted as each page turns.
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You've been rock hunting in a mine for hours when something sparkly catches your eye. As you clear the dirt from around the crystal, you know your long hunt was worth it. You're holding a shiny blue sapphire! Find out how crystals form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing crystal discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and other dazzling crystals too!
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You stare at the side of a rock wall near the ocean. Suddenly, you notice a spiral outline in the rock. You found an ammonite fossil! You are filled with awe as you think about how this shelled sea animal might have lived millions of years ago. Find out how fossils form, where they can be found, and about some of the most amazing fossil discoveries. Then learn how you can find fossils too!
19) Cada gota cuenta
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Learn about the world's freshwater shortage with this Spanish nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, this book explains Earth's water crisis and includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, connected project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book explores the difficulties of protecting fresh water and how individuals can help. It also covers essential concepts such as problem-solving and leadership,...
20) States of Matter
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In States of Matter, early fluent readers will learn how states of matter and the physics behind them impact our universe every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the laws, history, and applications of these foundational STEM concepts.
Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery....