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Discover the human side of key newsworthy and historical figures. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotes and childhood stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the person's achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these valuable reference resources.
This delicately illustrated picture book holds a world of emotion in a perfect size for small hands, showing each moment of a new friendship between George the energetic puppy and Tao the kitten. This is a story for anyone who knows the thrill of finding a new friend. George's overenthusiastic friendship comes to a sudden stop, turns to worry, a long wait, and then finally an outburst of pure doggy joy when Tao comes home.
Meet GEORGE the flybot, a one-of-a-kind robotic fly on his first official mission! With instructions from Darcy Luna, his boss at Fly on the Wall Inc., GEORGE zips off around the world, solving mysteries from history and learning lessons about friendship, emotions and goodness along the way.
The Get Informed, Stay Informed series is designed to empower young people to become knowledgeable, active citizens by engaging with current issues shaping the world today. Each title arms readers with a critical overview of an issue, providing accessible entry points to grasp essential background context, and explains related vocabulary to help readers understand the causes and possible outcomes. Issues are examined from multiple perspectives, and consider local, national, and global connections. In addition, readers will be equipped with tangible, take-away strategies and tools to help them stay informed about ongoing developments. Free downloadable Teacher's Note.
It is a beautiful day to go to the zoo! How will I get there? There are so many ways to get around in my town. Take a big bus, hop on the ferry, ride the train, or have a grown-up set up a rideshare. Young readers discover the many ways to explore their community with fun photos and carefully leveled text that makes the journey a joy. Let3s go!
Stories of ghosts and spirits have been around in history and legend for millennia. These apparitions take many forms, from glowing lights and shadowy specters to phantom ships that ply the world's oceans. For believers and skeptics alike, ghosts can inspire curiosity about the possibilities of what may lie beyond this earthly life.
Manta rays are a flagship species, and they need our help. When people help these gentle giants, the whole ocean ecosystem benefits. Kerstin Forsberg started the organization Planeta OcÄano to change the way ocean conservation projects are done in Peru, and she championed manta rays. She visited schools and also talked with local fishers about the dangers of overfishing. Thanks to the help of local teachers, students, and fishers, Kerstin launched a project to identify and track oceanic manta rays and protect them, making the ocean a better place for all creatures.
The Giants, guardians of nature since time immemorial, have the power to protect the planetCbut that power hinges on finding harmony with several special kids from across the globe. As the Giants awaken from their ancient slumber in search of their child counterparts, the Crossland Corporation aims to disrupt the fated bonds between these kids and their colossal companions to harness the power of the Giants for itself. The fate of the natural world hangs in the balance, and only these kids can save humankind from itself. This action-packed, six-volume series of character-driven graphic novels is perfect for fans of Godzilla, superhero comics, and climate fiction.
Priya lies a lot. She tells her friends everything3s fine at home when in reality, her parents argue constantly. She tells her parents everything3s great at school even though Katie Wong3s bullying her. She tells her gymnastics coach she3ll happily do whatever it takes to win the upcoming championship, despite being secretly sick of the constant training. She figures this is the only way to avoid disappointing or upsetting others. Priya3s grandmother, who died a year ago, was the only person who knew the real her. When Priya puts on a bangle that her grandmother left her, she suddenly finds herself incapable of telling a lie. She can3t get the bangle off, so she can3t stop spilling truthsCsome that mortify her, some that get her into trouble . . . and some that actually change her life for the better. Can she learn to be honest without hurting the people she loves?
TwERL Phonics has been developed specifically for emerging readers in grades 4-8 who are developing their decoding skills. The series is also useful for newcomers with no prior English language skills. Written at emergent and beginning reader levels, the books have been carefully controlled to showcase phonics skills, beginning with CVC words and progressing through long vowels, consonant digraphs, vowel diphthongs, and multisyllabic words. Accompanied by dynamic full-colour photos, the engaging storylines are tween-centric and represent a wide variety of genres.