Laura K Murray
41) Camping guide
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A brief exploration of what camping guides do on the job, including the equipment they use and the training they need, plus real-life instances of camping guides working in America's state and national parks.
42) Coaches
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Hello, coaches! Young learners are introduced to this community helper in a beginning reader that's perfect for curious kids. Early readers will learn how coaches lead sports teams. Full color images and carefully leveled text highlight what coaches do, where they work, and how they help the community by teaching young athletes rules and skills. Part of the Seedlings series from Creative Education, this title plants seeds of knowledge about jobs people...
43) Crickets
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to crickets, covering their growth process, behaviors, the habitats they call home, and such defining features as their wings"--
44) Bean
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"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of beans, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a bean's growth process from seed to seedling to mature plant" --
45) Class and race
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"Class and Race examines how African Americans, Native Americans, and other groups have grappled with class structures in American society, studying the ways in which racism has shaped those structures and continues to do so today. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index."--
"Discussions of social and economic class have taken center stage in the modern American political landscape. Activists chant about the...
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Media consumers rely on objectivity from their news sources, but that's not always a realistic expectation. Uncovering Bias in the News looks at the ways in which multiple media outlets can cover the same story in vastly different ways, the reasons for these differences, and how to recognize bias in a news report. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
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American Life in the 1960s looks at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1960s left behind.
50) Engineers
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"Early readers will learn how some engineers build roads and bridges. This title highlights what engineers do, where they work, and how they help the community."--
51) Tanks
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to tanks, covering their drivers, weapons, role in battle, and such defining features as their turrets"--
52) Mechanics
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"Early readers will learn how mechanics fix cars and other machines. This title highlights what mechanics do, where they work, and how they help the community."--
53) Bus drivers
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"Early readers will learn how bus drivers drive in all kinds of weather. This title highlights what bus drivers do, where they work, and how they help the community."--
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"This title introduces readers to some of the most popular and influential films in history. In addition to learning about the premise of each movie, readers will learn about the actors and filmmakers involved and the awards each film has won. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO." --Publisher...
55) Fighter Jets
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"A kindergarten-level introduction to fighter jets, covering their pilots, weapons, role in battle, and such defining features as their wings"--
56) Bigfoot
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"A high-interest inquiry into the possible existence of North America's forest-dwelling Bigfoot, emphasizing reported sightings and seekers as well as footprint analyses"--
57) In the oceans
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From the shortest to longest and biggest to smallest, this ecosystem investigation uses varying degrees of comparison to take a closer look at the relationships of ocean life.
58) In the arctic
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From shortest to longest and biggest to smallest, this ecosystem investigation uses varying degrees of comparison to take a closer look at the relationships of the Arctic's flora, fauna, and landforms.
59) Doctors
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Young learners are introduced to this community helper in a beginning reader that's perfect for curious kids. Early readers will learn how different doctors help people stay healthy. Full color images and carefully leveled text highlight what doctors do, where they work, and how they help the community by taking care of people.