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Henna is more than an ancient art form. It is a symbol of hope. Explore the meaning of henna. Learn the basics, and then design your own henna patterns. Are you ready to get started? This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills. This Spanish book...
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Our Laws are forever present and provide the pathways for all Australians to truly learn how to belong to this continent.' - June Oscar
'No other current work has been able to so comprehensively explain the significance of traditional law in all its manifestations.' - Henry Reynolds
Law is culture, and culture is law. Given by the ancestors and cultivated over millennia, Indigenous law defines what it is to be human. Complex and evolving, law holds...
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This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in ancient Benin. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps, and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travellng journey when reading this book.
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Explore Mexico with this fun and educational book! Exploring Mexico: Fascinating Facts for Young Learners is a great way to introduce children to this incredible country's diverse culture and beauty. From landmarks to wildlife, this book is full of fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations about Mexico that will keep young minds engaged and entertained. Perfect for young history and geography enthusiasts, this book is full of interesting facts...
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Step into the world of Kevin, a kid with a tale that's both inspiring and relatable. This delightful and rhythmic story, is a look into the many emotional trials and triumphs a typical day at school can bring.
Kevin openly shares the negative behaviors he used to exhibit in school before he learned how to self-regulate his emotions and properly cope in school. After learning proper coping skills he was able to grow into a confident leader.
This...
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I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. The people of the Navajo Nation have lived in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Navajo foods, art, and homes. Read about great leaders like Manuelito and Barboncito who fought to keep their people free.
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In the vast tapestry of history, few figures loom as large and awe-inspiring as Genghis Khan. Born as Temujin in the harsh Mongolian steppes around 1162, his life was a journey from adversity to triumph, marked by courage, cunning, and an unyielding quest for greatness.
As a child, Temujin faced hardships unimaginable to many of us today. His father, a respected chieftain, was poisoned, leaving his family vulnerable. Struggling to survive, Temujin...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces readers to the flavors of Germany. An introductory overview of Germany explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from German cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator...
12) Foods From India
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces readers to the flavors of India. An introductory overview of India explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Indian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography...
13) Passover
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Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
14) Palm Reading
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Young readers will find keys to their personalities and how to work on their problems with this introduction to palm reading and palmistry. Fits STEAM curriculum needs as well as being a high-interest topic.
15) Foods From Cuba
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces readers to the flavors of Cuba. An introductory overview of Cuba explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Cuban cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography...
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One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true? Wishes of the World learns the answer to that question from children from the United States to Japan, from Thailand to Guatemala, showing readers that hope and wishes are universal even as we make our wishes in unique ways. One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true? Wishes...
17) Numerology
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Young readers will find keys to their personalities and how to work on their problems with this introduction to numerology. Fits STEAM curriculum needs as well as being a high-interest topic.
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Celebrate Groundhog Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9
Every year on February 2nd, people celebrate Groundhog Day. Tradition says that Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, can predict when spring will arrive based on whether he sees his shadow when he comes out of his underground burrow. This top choice in Groundhog Day books for kids explains the holiday's history, traditions, and science-and includes interactive...
19) Foods From China
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces readers to the flavors of China. An introductory overview of China explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Chinese cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography...
20) Tarot
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Young readers will find keys to their personalities and how to work on their problems with this introduction to the tarot. Fits STEAM curriculum needs as well as being a high-interest topic.
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