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1) Weather
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Teach beginning readers about the various types of weather including rain, sunshine, snow, fog, wind, and clouds with pages full of bright, colorful images and simple, informational text. Through the use of descriptive, academic vocabulary, readers are encouraged to notice the changes in the weather around them.
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Introduce young learners to the concept of change, Earth science topics, and high-frequency words. Ideal for beginning readers, this book teaches these three high-frequency words: it, was, and is. The simple, repetitive sentences are accompanied by clear images that support the text to aid in memorization. The bright images and easy-to-read text make the book appealing to young learners and older emergent readers. Children will learn the essential...
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Adapt or die. From migration to camouflage, species' traits have adapted over time to make life livable in the harshest of environments. Explore common, uncommon, and just plain weird survival traits that enable animals to live, thrive, and survive! Colorful images and fun facts paired with age-appropriate text will keep third-grade students engaged from cover to cover! Featuring a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that is aligned to...
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With a map and a globe, you can explore new places. They show you where to go. They show you what to expect once you get there. With a map in hand and a heart for adventure, you are ready to see the world. This Spanish book introduces first grade students to the concept of how to read maps and globes. Detailed images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.
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The Earth is always changing! But these changes are a part of the cycle of life. Learn about the water cycle, the rock cycle, natural disasters, and adaptations with this science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and topics. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and...
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All living things need one another to survive. Working together keeps the circle of life going. Learn about symbiosis with this science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and topics. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes...
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Adapt or die. From migration to camouflage, species' traits have adapted over time to make life livable in the harshest of environments. Explore common, uncommon, and just plain weird survival traits that enable animals to live, thrive, and survive! Colorful images and fun facts paired with age-appropriate text will keep third-grade students engaged from cover to cover! Featuring a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that is aligned to...
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The Earth is always changing! But these changes are a part of the cycle of life. Learn about the water cycle, the rock cycle, natural disasters, and adaptations with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and topics. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state...
9) By the Lake
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Name the things you can find at a lake! Perfect for 1st grade students, this book teaches these 7 high-frequency words from Fry's First 100 words list: some, and, the, water, find, by, and go. The short sentences and clear images support the text to help with memorization. The rebus pictures and simple text build grade 1 reading comprehension in a format that is appealing to children. Beginning readers will learn the essential sight words and gain...
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Imagínese preparándose para ir a la cama cuando el sol todavía brilla, o almorzando cuando está oscuro afuera. ¿Cómo son posibles esas cosas? Aprenda cómo las personas en lugares como Alaska, Noruega, Islandia, Suecia y Canadá se enfrentan a días y días de luz solar y oscuridad. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro de STEAM despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real....
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Imagine getting ready for bed when the sun is still shining, or eating lunch when it's dark outside. How are such things possible? Learn how people in places such as Alaska, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Canada cope with days and days of sunlight and darkness. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that...
12) Water
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From streams to oceans, tide pools to rivers, water is all around us! Beginning readers explore different bodies of water in this nonfiction reader. Clear, informational text and engaging photos will educate and intrigue readers simultaneously!
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No living thing on Earth can survive without depending on the help of other living things. Learn all about interdependence and how familiar things rely on each other to live. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity to help students better understand how different living things rely on each other. A helpful glossary and index are...
15) Cuerpos de Agua
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Introduce students to the concept of water bodies with this Spanish science reader that features easy-to-read text. This book teaches important scientific topics and vocabulary terms including freshwater, saltwater, swamp, bog, wetland, marsh, reservoir, evaporation, precipitation, and more. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state...
16) Agua
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From streams to oceans, tide pools to rivers, water is all around us! Beginning readers explore different bodies of water in this Spanish-translated, nonfiction title. Clear, informational text and engaging photos will educate and intrigue readers simultaneously!
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¿Qué se necesita para construir un castillo de arena increíble? La respuesta es: ¡más de lo que crees! Lleve a los estudiantes a una exploración divertida de las propiedades de la arena y los factores que influyen en la construcción de castillos de arena, como la humedad y la luz solar. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro de STEAM despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo...
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What does it take to build an amazing sandcastle? The answer is: more than you think! Take students on a fun exploration of the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and...
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There's no place like home! Home is a place that meets your needs. But what is good for you is different from what other species need from their homes. Learn about the right environment that animals need to survive-and thrive! This nonfiction Spanish book teaches students about ecosystems and introduces them to important scientific concepts and terminology. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to...
20) El tiempo
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Teach beginning readers about the various types of weather including rain, sunshine, snow, fog, wind, and clouds with pages full of bright, colorful images and Spanish-translated, informational text. Through the use of descriptive, academic vocabulary, readers are encouraged to notice the changes in the weather around them.
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