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Students will learn area and perimeter while engaged in reading about a day in the life of a contractor! This engaging math reader uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The challenging practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives....
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Snowy the Cow learns to be thankful for her farm. This C-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features ambiguous vowels and uses repetition to build recognition. Featured vowel sounds include: /ea/, /oo/, /ou/, and /ow/. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, Ph.D., a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate...
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Understanding the value of money makes good financial "cents!" Students will learn financial literacy through real-world examples including creating a budget, analyzing family finances, determining value, and saving for a large purchase. This Spanish math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore mathematics in a meaningful way. The DOK-leveled Math...
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Learn multiplication and STEM topics on a trip to fascinating locations around the world! This math reader combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. Students will learn multiplication while engaged in reading about two fun-filled trips to China and Oahu. The full-color images, math graphs and charts, and practice problems make learning math and STEM...
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Quidditch is the sport played by Hogwarts students in the Harry Potter books. In 2005, some students at Middlebury College in Vermont decided they wanted to play Quidditch, too. Now, Quidditch is a real sport that anyone can play. Get ready to make a game plan and plot your course for Quidditch as you learn coordinate planes! This high-interest math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world...
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There has been a lot of talk about "fake news" in the news lately. Being able to spot the difference between credible and non-credible sources is a vital 21st century skill to have. Learn the tricks and traps of deception and the skills required to achieve information literacy--and always get to the truth of the matter! Packed with fun facts and detailed sidebars, this informational text explores contemporary issues and high-interest, relevant subjects....
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Making models is a fun activity for people who like to build things. But, it isn't all fun and games. Models were originally created to solve problems and simplify complex ideas. Today, models are used by scientists, architects, and filmmakers. Whether you build as a hobby or for your next science project, creating models can be fun and educational. This informational text builds math content knowledge and literacy skills, and uses real-world examples...
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Visiting an aquarium is fun. There are many fish, sharks, birds, penguins, sea otters, and other creatures to see. Dive into learning subtraction as you read about the many animals at the aquarium! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction easy and fun....
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Food comes in many shapes. Have a circle for breakfast. Eat a square for lunch. Shapes have never been so tasty! Students will learn shapes with this brightly illustrated math book that combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning 2-D shapes easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents,...
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Flag football is a fun sport that anyone can play. Read about flag football as you learn subtraction. This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary...
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Hay líderes gubernamentales en todo el mundo que trabajan a nivel municipal, estatal y nacional. Este cautivador libro en español permitirá a los lectores conocer varios trabajos en el gobierno, incluidos políticos, estadistas, gobernador y alcalde. Una mirada al pasado incluye una breve historia del gobierno de los EE. UU. Y algunas de las oficinas más importantes, como jefes de estado, Congreso, escaños en el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes,...
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People immigrate to the United States for many reasons. Why do they decide to come? How do they travel? What happens when they arrive? Data is in the details as you discover the history of immigration to the United States! This nonfiction math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore math in a meaningful way. The Let's Explore Math sidebars...
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This informational text is packed with facts and sidebars about historical and modern-day disasters such as the Space Shuttle Challenger, the Great Smog of London, the Pacific Garbage Patch, the Library of Alexandria, Chernobyl, and more. Featuring TIME© content and images, the high-interest content will engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. Text features, a Reader's Guide, and the extended...
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¿Cómo trabajan juntos los países? Dirigir un país requiere mucho trabajo. Hay mucho en juego. Eso incluye hacer leyes que ayuden a las personas a hacer lo correcto. Cuando los líderes trabajan juntos, sus países se benefician. Este libro en español presenta a los estudiantes de segundo grado los conceptos de diplomacia, gobierno y relaciones exteriores. Las imágenes detalladas junto con el texto fácil de leer y las características básicas...
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Alta California contained most of the land that makes up what is now the Southwest. In 1821, the land was controlled by Mexico. Its leaders made many changes including ending the Spanish mission system. Alta California became more diverse as its economy grew and changed. Explore the history of Alta California with this primary source title that builds students' reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary...
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Dive into practicing addition and subtraction while learning all about whales! From narwhals to belugas, this Spanish math reader will intrigue students with high-interest content and will make learning mathematics fun and enjoyable. Vibrant images, simple practice problems, and clear mathematical charts and diagrams help make learning algebraic reasoning and operations easy. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical...
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What do soccer, steam trains, and the gramophone have in common? They're all innovations of the Victorian Age! This intriguing Spanish title teaches readers about England during the reign of Queen Victoria, and the new inventions and new ways of thinking that emerged. Students will build literacy and math content knowledge with high-interest, appropriately leveled math readers featuring problem solving and real-world connections. This full-color book...
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Going to college when you're 18 years old can be a new and frightening experience. But imagine taking college classes when you're only 10! Read the inspirational stories of six young geniuses who went to college before they were old enough to have a driver's license. Packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and featuring TIME© content and images, this informational text has features such as a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage...
39) What Is Media?
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This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction....
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Get to know the many species of whales and discover what makes them unique with this engaging book! This text combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses practical, real-world examples of problem solving to teach math and language arts content. Students will learn addition and subtraction while engaged in reading about different species of whales including blue whales, orcas, narwhals, and many others. The full-color images, math graphs and...
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