Valerie Bodden
1) Tigers
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"Meet the largest wild cat in the world! These wild cats rule the Asian jungle and are powerful predators. This book explores their features and behaviors, including hunting prey and raising cubs. A folk talk explains how the tiger got its stripes"--
2) Penguins
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Meet the amazing waddling penguins. This book introduces this flightless bird to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diet, and varied habitats. A folk talk explains why emperor penguins are so big.
3) El perico
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"Meet the colorful parrot! Introduce elementary kids to these amazing birds and their lives in the wild in this North American Spanish translation. Parrots have beauty and brains. Some can even talk! With more than 300 kinds around the world, these birds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Readers explore different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography....
4) Swans
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Meet the amazing swan, a symbol of love. This book explores the features and behaviors of these graceful birds, including migrating and egg laying. A folk tale explains why swans in Australia are black.
5) Rhinoceroses
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"Meet these famously horned mammals! This book explores features and behaviors of rhinos, including their endangered status. A folk talk explains why these animals have bumpy, folded skin." --Provided by publisher.
6) Parrots
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Meet the amazing talking parrot. This book explores the different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. A folk talk explains why some parrots copy what people say.
7) Bison
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"Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Learn about the features and behaviors of bison, including wallowing in dirt and their Native American history. A folk tale explains why bison have a shoulder hump." --
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This title examines an important historic event--the April 15, 2013, bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores the men behind the bombing, brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the emergency response to the attack, how the events were communicated and reported through traditional media and social media, the manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, and the response of the city of Boston and...
10) Jaguars
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Meet the largest cat of the Americas. This book introduces jaguars to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including their amazing hunting skills. A folk talk explains why this wild cat has blurry spots.
12) El cisne
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Meet the amazing swan, a symbol of love. This book explores the features and behaviors of these graceful birds, including migrating and egg laying. A folk tale explains why swans in Australia are black.
13) Mark Twain
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Examines the life of the author famous for such works as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," describing his youth, early jobs, and literary career.
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"Understanding Christianity covers the history of Christianity and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about its branches, church services, and world contributions. This title also discusses challenges that have arisen as Christians interact with people of other faiths. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library...
15) El rinoceronte
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"Meet these famously horned mammals! Introduce elementary kids to endangered rhinos and their lives in the wild in this North American Spanish translation. These giant beasts love to eat, sleep, and wallow in mud. Readers explore the rhino's appearance, behavior, and habitat with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from Africa shares why rhinos have bumpy skin. A great nonfiction resource for Spanish-language learning...
16) El pingüino
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"¡Conoce al pingüino! En esta traducción al español norteamericano, los niños aprenderán sobre estas aves que no pueden volar y sus vidas en la naturaleza."--Translated from English description.
"Meet the amazing waddling penguins! Introduce elementary kids to these flightless birds and their lives in the wild in this North American Spanish translation. Penguins are a bit clumsy on land, but their flippers help them fly through the water. Readers...
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This biography examines the life of Helen Keller using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking historical and contemporary images and photographs and informative sidebars, readers will learn about Keller's family background, childhood, education, and time as a world-renowned activist and speaker. Informative sidebars enhance and support the text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts page, glossary, bibliography, and an index....
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The Muckrakersdiscusses how in the early 1900s, Ida Tarbell and other investigative journalists brought about change by exposing the illegal tactics and unethical practices of corporations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events History is filled with people...
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Wearable technology is a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore this history of wearable technology from the wristwatch to the Walkman to the eye-cam! The Father of Wearable Computing, Steve Mann, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the functions and features of a smart watch. Readers will learn about the future of wearable technology from impact sensors in football helmets to clothing that can detect dehydration....
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Virtual-reality headsets are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of virtual-reality immersion from the stereoscope and View-Master to flight simulators and arcade games to today's head mounted displays! Palmer Lucky and Occulus Rift are featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a virtual-reality headset works. Readers will learn about the future of virtual-reality headsets including military training...