Bob Ostrom
41) Dinosaur Jokes
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How do dinosaurs pay their bills? With Tyrannosaurus checks! What should you do if a dinosaur sneezes? Why, get out of the way, of course! These are just two of the dinosaur jokes that will have you laughing and rolling on the floor until your stomach is, well, saurus. Additional features include a table of contents, informational sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a fun-facts section, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an...
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Explains what magnets are and their properties; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different magnet concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers. Additional...
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Learn about the sound of the short E, as Erin and her new puppy Penny explore the neighborhood. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
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Learn about the sound of the letter H, as Holly and Hank take advantage of a snowy day at home to build the perfect snowman. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
45) Baseball Jokes
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Why does it get hot after a baseball game? Because all the fans leave! What do you call a baseball player who throws a tantrum? A baseball brat! Any baseball fan is sure to hit a home run with this fun collection of jokes. There's nothing more delightful than the laughter of a child, and the Laughing Matters series will keep kids giggling for days! These colorful volumes are packed with kid-friendly jokes, and Patrick Girouard's whimsical illustrations...
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Learn about the sound of the letter Y, as Yoshi invites his friend York over to play in his yard. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
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In this simple story belonging to the fourth level of Herbster Readers, Herbie Bear teaches his class about water conservation with an informative and fun science project. The fun continues! Previous releases introduced young readers to the colorful world of Herbie Bear, a lovable youngster who's always ready for adventure--and always ready to learn! These new releases offer young readers a whole new set of Herbie adventures. As before, a read-aloud...
48) Hospital Helper
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In this simple story belonging to the third level of Herbster Readers, Herbie Bear learns how to be a hospital volunteer--and meets some special people, too! The fun continues! Previous releases introduced young readers to the colorful world of Herbie Bear, a lovable youngster who's always ready for adventure--and always ready to learn! These new releases offer young readers a whole new set of Herbie adventures. As before, a read-aloud 'storytime'...
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Learn about the sound of the letter F, as five-year-old friends Fran and Fay ask Dr. Fem to help them fix an injured bird's wing. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!...
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Explains what insects are and how they live and grow; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different insect concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers....
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In this simple story belonging to the fourth level of Herbster Readers, Herbie Bear learns how to best apply energy-saving methods at home after his class is visited by an energy expert. The fun continues! Previous releases introduced young readers to the colorful world of Herbie Bear, a lovable youngster who's always ready for adventure--and always ready to learn! These new releases offer young readers a whole new set of Herbie adventures. As before,...
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Learn about the sound of sound of long O, as Olivia takes a walk by the ocean and meets her friend Toby and his dog Pokey. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
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Learn about the sound of the letter P, as Pam and her parents pack a picnic lunch to visit the park and petting zoo. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
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Explains what simple machines are and what they do; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different simple machine concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young...
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Learn about the sound of soft G, as Gina and her toy bear Gigi spend the day making magic. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
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Learn about the sound of the hard G, as Gavin brings Gary a gift for his birthday. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
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Explains what electricity is and how it is conducted; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different electricity concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young...
58) School Jokes
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If you have poor penmanship, you'll never make straight A's! Normally serious subjects such as report cards and the principal's office are suddenly light-hearted and humorous in the context of this colorful collection of jokes. Students and teachers are sure to never look at school the same way again. There's nothing more delightful than the laughter of a child, and the Laughing Matters series will keep kids giggling for days! These colorful volumes...
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Learn about the sound of sound of short O, as Oliver plays a guessing game for the reader to figure out what is in his box. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
60) Gross-Out Jokes
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Ew, gross! Skunks, spiders, and a giraffe with a runny nose--these are just a few of the disgusting topics that will have young readers bowled over in laughter. From riddles about creepy-crawlies to jokes about rotten eggs, this book makes kids chuckle even while they scrunch up their noses. There's nothing more delightful than the laughter of a child, and the Laughing Matters series will keep kids giggling for days! These colorful volumes are packed...