Mary Berendes
21) Welcome to Italy
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A brief introduction to the history, culture, geography, and people of Italy.
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Simple text and illustrations teach readers common vehicle and machinery words in both English and Spanish. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Learning Spanish is lots of fun with our endearing WordBooks/Libros de Palabras series! Lighthearted illustrations guide readers through words they use and encounter every day. Simple scenes and familiar situations give visual cues to ease comprehension. These books are perfect for students...
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Simple text and illustrations teach readers common date- and time-related words in both English and Spanish. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Learning Spanish is lots of fun with our endearing WordBooks/Libros de Palabras series! Lighthearted illustrations guide readers through words they use and encounter every day. Simple scenes and familiar situations give visual cues to ease comprehension. These books are perfect for students...
26) Beluga whales
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Describes beluga whales, which are also called white whales, including their habitat, food, how they swim, their babies, and the dangers facing them.
27) Welcome to Spain
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Readers are introduced to the basic geography, topography, history, people, culture, climate, and industries of the Kingdom of Spain. Children hear the names of distant lands on the evening news, but what are those places really like? How do their people live? What languages do they speak? What do they do for fun? Our Welcome to the World series gives young readers a simple, informative look at countries they hear about every day. With vivid photos,...
28) Goats
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Provides information on goats, including their physical characteristics, their life cycle, and the products humans get from goats.
29) Birthday crafts
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Step-by-step instructions with full-color illustrations introduce birthday crafts, including party noisemakers, pasta-box frames, and pencil holders.
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Two mice cousins decide to visit each other's surroundings to learn more about their different worlds. But the city mouse soon feels that the country life is far too simple and boring for him, and the country mouse fears the city's many dangers. Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator.
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Mr. Fox plays a trick on Ms. Stork--but he doesn't enjoy having the same trick played on him in return. Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography For more than 2,500 years, generation after generation has passed along the animal...
35) The Lost Sheep
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A shepherd leaves his entire flock to rescue just one lost sheep in this classic Bible tale. For thousands of years, parables have helped people better understand life's lessons. Our series of stand-alone parables gives each tale the focus and dignity it deserves. These simple stories illustrate common moral dilemmas and the consequences of characters' actions. The Parables help young readers visualize various ethical situations and offer gentle guidance...
36) Belling the Cat
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A family of mice offers ideas about how to warn themselves when their enemy--the cat--approaches. When it is suggested to tie a bell around the cat's neck, everyone agrees that the idea is a good one. But who will do the deed? Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator. Activities for further...
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A vain crow has found some cheese to eat, but a hungry fox knows a secret: the crow cannot resist showing off! Flattering the crow into singing a song, the fox grabs the cheese when it falls from the crow's beak. Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator...
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This parable from the Bible teaches Jesus' message of preparation and readiness through five smart and five foolish bridesmaids. For thousands of years, parables have helped people better understand life's lessons. Our series of stand-alone parables gives each tale the focus and dignity it deserves. These simple stories illustrate common moral dilemmas and the consequences of characters' actions. The Parables help young readers visualize various ethical...
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A sower's seeds land on three different types of soil, yielding growth only in the fertile earth. This simple Bible story compares our relationships with God to the life of a plant. For thousands of years, parables have helped people better understand life's lessons. Our series of stand-alone parables gives each tale the focus and dignity it deserves. These simple stories illustrate common moral dilemmas and the consequences of characters' actions....
40) The Prodigal Son
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This Bible story of forgiveness and family tells of a son who squanders his inheritance, only to be welcomed back and forgiven by his father. For thousands of years, parables have helped people better understand life's lessons. Our series of stand-alone parables gives each tale the focus and dignity it deserves. These simple stories illustrate common moral dilemmas and the consequences of characters' actions. The Parables help young readers visualize...