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Nine-year-old Mayann Francis and her family are travelling from their home in Cape Breton to New York City by train. Everything is exciting to young Mayann, from the beds that fold down to the stop in Montreal to visit friends. Most exciting of all is the chance to show off her brand new purse. When the Francis family arrives in big, bustling New York City, Mayann visits with relatives, goes to the zoo, and rides the subway. She even receives a beautiful...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Without harvesting machines to gather crops when they're ready, farming would be much more difficult and time-consuming. In the pages of this brightly designed book, budding farmers will love learning how these amazing pieces of equipment operate through clear and accessible language and vivid photographs of machines at work. Fun fact boxes add more interesting information throughout the narrative, while a concluding activity helps readers review...
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Français
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Chaque matin, Claude et son papa attendent l'autobus près du chemin. Peu importe la température, qu'il pleuve, qu'il vente ou qu'il neige, ils se racontent des blagues en regardant le petit autobus grandir sous leurs yeux, tandis qu'il se rapproche d'eux.
Mais Claude aussi grandit, et bientt, il ne veut plus attendre l'autobus avec son papa...
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English
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It was finally summer break! Makala and Henry were very excited because they were going to spend the summer at the farm. Makala had spent summers with Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw before, but this would be Henry's first time to stay all summer.
Makala loved going to the farm. She looked forward to seeing her cousins that lived nearby. She loved helping Maw-Maw bake pies to enter the summer fair. Last year, they won three blue ribbons! Once, she helped take...
86) Library
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The library is an important place in our communities. Kids will learn about why libraries are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A city is an exciting place to live. It has tall buildings, many people, and a variety of ways to get from place to place. Readers learn what life is like in an urban community, and, in doing so, they explore important early social studies curriculum topics. Accessible, relatable text closely corresponds to vibrant photographs to help readers develop comprehension skills. A picture glossary is also included to aid in vocabulary building. Readers will...
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English
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Visiting a new place is always a fun adventure, but it's even more fun when you've got friends and family members by your side! In this stimulating volume, Max and Kate visit Max's Aunt Sue on her farm. They learn about working on the farm and along the way, they even meet some new animal friends. Colorful illustrations and captivating text will engage readers of all ages and encourage them to experience new things. Featuring relatable characters...
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English
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Maggie loves living on a farm, but she isn't happy when the cows move into her cozy house. They cook in her kitchen, play dress-up in her closet, take bubble baths in her tub, and have no interest in leaving! Can Maggie find a way to get the cows to go? In this humorous rhyming picture book, Maggie shows readers that anything is possible with a little out-of-the-box thinking.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Each state in the United States has its own capital, and readers discover the importance of state capitals as they explore what it's like to live in one. As readers take in fun facts about the exciting places found in a capital city, they enhance their knowledge of essential social studies curriculum topics, such as kinds of communities and basic facts about state governments. Full-color photographs give readers a clear sense of what life in a state...
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English
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The Curly Cow is a heart-warming story about a family of cows and the girl who looked after them on a small farm in the Hunter Valley of NSW. It spans 37 years of farm life, showing us all the ups and downs of living on the land. It is the close bond and friendship between the author and the animals that make her long and unpredictable hours and climatic hardships worth the effort.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A neighborhood grocery store has a wide array of foods. This nonfiction narrative introduces readers to shopping for fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, and much more. The text outlines steps involved in a visit to the grocery store, such as picking out foods, looking at labels, paying the cashier, and taking your purchases home. The accessible text and familiar subject will make the book a winner with beginning readers.
93) Holey Moley
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English
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Eleanor is sick of the noisy city. That's why she's decided to move underground. Will this young girl find a home in the damp dirt, or will she miss the sounds of the streets above?
This fully illustrated book is sure the please the read-along crowd.
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For a child who has lived in the city for most his/her life, this book will be a great eye opener. It contains information and pictures of what it's like to live in a farm. Hopefully, the visual appeal of this book is enough to transport young readers into a virtual experience that would facilitate a faster absorption and retention of facts. Use this copy today!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This nonfiction narrative teaches kids about one of the most valuable resources in their community, the library. Accessible text discusses the process of picking out and checking out a book. A table of contents, photo glossary, and index help introduce readers to the conventions of a nonfiction book, too.
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English
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of children's museums. Young readers will begin to experience the fun and learning that occurs in the museum. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
97) Post Offices
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English
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of post offices. Young readers will get to dive into their community's oldest form of communication. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Español
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This title introduces little readers to the daily life of a farmer. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Readers will gather basic information about farm life through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful full-bleed photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
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English
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This story is about the rewards of hard work and the consequences of arrogance and laziness.
Boris and Hoss Go to the Farm is about two tractors that Farmer Jason and his wife, Amy, buy to help them with the work on their farm. Boris is lazy and won't work. Hoss is excited to work. Hoss works every day with Farmer Jason while Boris makes up every excuse of why he can't work and must remain in the barn. This goes on for several days. Boris doesn't...
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Español
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A neighborhood is more than a group of people living in the same area; it is a living, breathing community. What does it mean to be part of a neighborhood community? This book will help young readers learn the answer to this question and more. Using age-appropriate language and relatable, real-life examples of active citizenship, this educational text is designed to foster democratic values and skills and encourage children to develop a voice within...
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