Jane Katirgis
1) Up and Down
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Kids go up and down the slide and a cute puppy puts it head up and down. This book introduces the opposites of "up" and "down," repeated throughout the narrative with photographs displaying each action.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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John Sutter's entrance into American history began because of a rocky situation. He fled Switzerland in search of riches, leaving behind his wife and young children, because he owed people a great deal of money. After bartering his way from New York to the West Coast, Sutter started a settlement in California along the Sacramento River. The Gold Rush changed Sutter's life forever. Primary source documents and lively sidebars help tell this story of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Arriving in Boston aboard a slave ship in 1761, Phillis Wheatley began what would eventually be a storied life in American. Primary sources and a thrilling narrative present the story of America's first African American female poet. Easy-to-read text highlights how Wheatley learned to speak English and to read and write. She even learned to read Latin. Soon she was writing poetry, but no one in Boston would publish her book because she was a slave....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Many people have heard of Paul Revere's famous ride, but this brave and talented patriot was involved in many other aspects of colonial American life. The father of eleven children, Revere worked as a dentist and was a highly talented silversmith. The navy even used copper from his mill for the bottoms of their ships. After helping to start the Sons of Liberty, Revere and the group staged the Boston Tea Party. Revere's midnight ride is a pivotal point...
12) Awful Avalanches
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What are avalanches? What causes them? Readers learn about avalanches and what is being done to keep people safe from them.
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If you are looking for a sport that combines an outdoor adventure with patience, creativity, and perseverance, get ready to fly fish! The techniques for fly fishing are simple to learn and can provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Fly fishermen can fish in many locations, including saltwater and freshwater environments. They can fish for bass, trout, salmon, and many other species. Anglers will learn to cast and move a handcrafted fly expertly to fool...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A man of renowned courage, Sitting Bull was a great leader. What path led him to be such a brave chief? Readers will be spell-bound by the biographical details shared in this riveting biography. As a young man, Sitting Bull was a natural leader and great hunter. He was named leader of the Lakota nation and a holy man. General Custer and his troops were no match for Sitting Bull and his tribe when Custer attacked. Until his untimely death at Standing...
16) Big and Little
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Author Jane Katirgis introduces new readers to the difference between big and little. Full-color photographs reinforce the concept. Young children will be delighted to start reading on their own.
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The catfish: it's big, tasty, and found in North American waters from central Canada all the way south to Mexico. The catfish is often the first fish a young angler lands. From the initial tap that signals a catfish has taken the bait to the methods of preparing a delicious meal, this book will inform young anglers about the habitats, fishing techniques, and safety precautions surrounding catfish fishing. No need for fancy equipment or exotic trips;...
19) Tall and Short
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Author Jane Katirgis introduces newest readers to the world of "tall" and "short." With the help of full-color photographs and a Words to Know section, young children can get a start reading on their own.
20) Back and Front
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With great use of fun and colorful photographs, this book introduces readers to the difference between back and front. Emerging readers can get a start reading on their own.