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"Autism doesn't have one simple definition. It covers a spectrum of symptoms, which is why many people now call it autism spectrum disorder, and it affects people in many different ways. Many young people know someone with autism or are personally living with autism spectrum disorder, and they can benefit in important ways from this clear and comprehensive look at life with autism. Presented alongside sidebars, diagrams, graphic organizers, and full-color...
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Some people are so famous they need only one name. Beyonce has achieved this level of fame through her music career, her acting roles, and her activism. Her music has become a powerful form of representation for women of color. Readers will discover this aspect of her life and career in great detail as they discover what makes her a role model for many people around the world. Full-color photographs, age-appropriate quote boxes, and graphic organizers...
4) Diggers
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It's always fun to dig in the dirt, and one amazing machine takes that fun to a new level for beginning readers to discover. This book, teaches readers all about diggers, how they work, and how, they help, make life easier for people. Facts about the parts of diggers and the jobs they do are, presented through accessible text and colorful photographs, so even the youngest of readers can learn about these powerful digging machines.
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Beginning readers discover that it's normal to feel scared sometimes, and they learn that others can help us when we feel afraid. Using a fictionalized approach, this book presents young readers with the story of a relatable child on a stormy night. Darkness, thunder, and lightning are common fears for children, and this helpful book allows readers to see a child like them work through these fears with the help of a parent. Accessible text allows...
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A bank is an important place in a community, and English language learners discover why in this bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book explains how banks work through the engaging story of one child's visit. Easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish helps beginning readers learn about saving their own money at their local bank. Colorful illustrations guide them through this fun and educational...
7) Bulldozers
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A bulldozer uses its strong blade to push huge quantities of dirt, sand, and rubble. Beginning readers will discover many fascinating facts about bulldozers and the important role they play on a construction site. The book explores everything from the parts that make bulldozers work to the many jobs bulldozers can do. Bright photographs accompany accessible text to bring readers into the world of these mighty machines.
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Wonder Woman was a groundbreaking superhero film that inspired women around the world, and its star has become a role model for many. The story of how Gal Gadot became Wonder Woman and what she has done since first picking up her shield and lasso will excite readers of all ages. Written at a low reading level to appeal to developing readers, this high-interest biography encourages independent reading through its achievable main text. Fun fact boxes,...
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Teeny, meek-seeming hamsters can travel up to 8-miles in one night in the wild. As pets, they provide hours of amusement. They run tirelessly on wheels, snoop around and move sawdust about the cage, and plump up their chubby cheeks with food morsels. From playtime to feeding time, readers learn how to take care of these popular pets.
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Tom Holland has been a superhero on the big screen for many years as the latest actor to bring Spider-Man to life. He's also been a hero to many in real life too. Readers discover this as they explore accessible biographical text and quote boxes featuring his own words. From his charitable work with his family to his openness about the importance of caring for your mental health, readers are able to see the many ways he makes a difference and are...
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Using a fictionalized approach, this bilingual book allows beginning readers to follow along as one relatable family discovers the fun of flight. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers are presented with a variety of fun facts about this common experience. A helpful picture glossary aids in vocabulary development, and colorful illustrations capture the excitement of a first airplane ride.
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A fire station is the place where firefighters prepare to do their jobs, and beginning readers discover what this busy place is like through a fictionalized approach, presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Early learners to follow along on one child's visit to a fire station and discover fun facts about firefighters and the equipment they use to help keep people safe. Accessible bilingual text is accompanied by a helpful picture...
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The woman who has played Black Widow for more than 10 years has a devoted following of fans. This engaging and accessible biography is written with those fans in mind, as well as readers who are looking for a fun introduction to the world of superheroes. The achievable reading level makes this high-interest topic accessible for a wide variety of readers, and the full-color photographs appeal to readers who are interested in a look behind the scenes...
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Barack Obama: First African American President is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.
RI.1.8 and Literacy.
L.1.2. Beautiful photographs are paired with narrative nonfiction text, explaining the life and times of President Obama. A timeline is included. This book should be paired with "Meet President Obama" (9781448890583) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative...
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Beginning readers discover the answer to how money goes from a piggy bank to a bank vault, and many more in this book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book teaches young readers about how a bank works, through the story of one child's visit. Readers see how they can, save their own money at the bank with the help of a friendly teller. Featuring easy-to-follow language and colorful illustrations, this book makes an everyday experience exciting...
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Black Panther is one of the most popular superhero films of all time, and its massive success helped its star become a household name. How did Chadwick Boseman get cast as this groundbreaking hero, and how did he prepare for this role? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through simple text written at an achievable level for readers at a variety of ages. Full-color photographs of Boseman at work and on the red carpet are presented...
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No matter how many times sightings of Bigfoot have been discredited, this legend won't be debunked. Diehard believers in the apelike beast take this as support that something is out there that doesn't want to be found! Readers are invited along on the journey to track down Bigfoot. They'll learn about some of the most famous encounters, photographic and video evidence, and recent theories. Armed with facts and lore, they can decide for themselves...
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Did you know that the first electric car was invented before 1900? Readers find this and other facts about electricity in this educational and enjoyable guide to the energy that powers so much of our world. As readers explore 20 fun facts presented in clear and concise text, they chart the development of electricity-from its discovery through Thomas Edison's electric lights all the way to the electric vehicles of today. These shocking facts are presented...