Charlotte Taylor
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For many teen job seekers, the idea of being cooped up in an office or store is enough to make them avoid working all together. Happily, there is an alternative. This comprehensive guide takes readers through the many options available for working outside, whether it's biking through city streets or hiking rough mountain terrain. Topics include how to find summer jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities, with helpful lists of ideas, practical...
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Abolitionist, author, and human rights activist Sojourner Truth was born a slave and fought her whole life to abolish slavery. Readers will learn about one of the first feminists through intriguing narrative, easy-to-comprehend information, black-and-white and color images, and direct quotations.
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With simple yet engaging language, illustrations, and direct quotations, this biography introduces young readers to Phillis Wheatley's life and poetry. A Words to Know section in the beginning of the book prepares young readers for new vocabulary they will encounter in the book.
24) I Take Turns
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Having patience is challenging when there's something you really want to do, but you have to wait for it. You want to do it now! Thinking of others and waiting for your turn is an essential element of good character. Readers are encouraged to think about why and when we take turns. Each colorful spread presents a different real-life situation, like when Juan is hot and thirsty after playing soccer. He needs and wants a drink of water immediately,...
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Petrified forests are some of the coolest-looking fossils that scientists find and study. They can tell us so much about the past, including what Earth was like before humans arrived. How do these amazing remains form? Why? Readers can find the answers to these questions within the pages of this book, complete with close-up photographs of petrified wood they might never otherwise see. The age-appropriate narrative supports science class learning and...
26) I Am Fair
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Children often assume that being fair means that everyone gets the same number of cookies, but at the heart of fairness is consideration, respect, and caring for others. Your readers will encounter real-life situations in which young people figure out how to act fairly. They'll meet Ben and Jane who are playing on the swings at recess while other children wait to use the swings. What is the fair thing to do? Each spread consists of one of these relatable...
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Scientists aren't quite sure exactly when humans evolved, but through fossils and artifacts, we have knowledge about human ancestors from millions of years ago. From bones to tools, the fossils that have been, found each tell a small part of the story of our prehistoric past. Full of age-appropriate detail and interesting historical information, this book explains how fossils form and are, found in language especially written for young readers. Examples...
28) Bridges
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No aspect of infrastructure is quite as diverse as bridges. They may be simple or complex, ancient or modern, beautiful or plain. One trait that bridges do share is that they help people get where they're going, making them essential to a society on the move. In this informative text, readers delve into the world of bridges, their history, the various types, and the people who build and maintain them. Full-color photographs, fascinating stories, and...
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Everywhere we go in life, there are rules on how to behave that we need to observe. For young children this can be difficult to pick up, especially on the playground where you're supposed to let loose and have fun. This book helps readers navigate some common rule-following scenarios by depicting young people in relatable, real-life situations. They meet kids like Marco, who is in the middle of an intense video game when he realizes his computer time...
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Every day, millions of people get in their cars and trucks and hit the road. In order to support this huge volume of traffic, a strong system of highways and roads is essential. This comprehensive book examines how early trails and dirt roads eventually led to the high-speed freeways that now connect our cities, states, and countries. Readers are introduced to various types of roads, important rules and safety measures, and the many workers who ensure...
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The first plants on Earth likely evolved around 700 million years ago, and their presence may have been what helped prepare Earth for the evolution of land animals. This incredible idea is just one of the facts readers encounter in this fascinating volume. From casts to trace fossils, the different kinds of plant fossils are uncovered for curious readers, supported by photographic examples of each. Accessible text supports Earth science curricula...
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Cette correspondance s'est tenue pendant quelques mois entre Sarah Mostrel, écrivain, journaliste, artiste, et Maud Hofmann, professeur. Partition à quatre mains éclairée par les phares de l'actualité — actualité éprouvante sous le signe de la pandémie — et par des trajectoires différentes, cet échange, alerte, dynamique, porteur d'espérance, est un dialogue entre deux êtres, un instantané de vie o les questionnements intérieurs,...
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"Volunteering fosters valuable community connections and has been a unique part of America's culture from the nation's founding. Students will learn how they can take part in volunteering opportunities and how volunteering can directly help their communities in this engaging and approachable text written especially for young readers. Colorful photographs help students fully grasp reasons to give their time to causes they care about. Glossary terms...
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"Songs such as the "Star-Spangled Banner," which students may recognize from sporting events, memorialize significant events in American history. With this engaging text full of fun facts about American songs, students will learn about the valuable role songs play in helping express American pride. Dynamic photographs enhance the approachable text which compliments elementary social studies curricula. A glossary also helps readers strengthen vocabulary...
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"Sea creature fossils are particularly interesting because they're often found where there isn't any water! They give scientists insight into how Earth has changed over time-in fact, over millions of years. Readers uncover some of the oldest sea creature fossils in this volume and find out how they formed, where they were found, and what they can tell us about the past, including where water once was and isn't anymore. Up-close photographs of these...
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Being a good sport goes way beyond sports. The lessons we learn on the playing field extend to the classroom, the playground, and our home. How can we be a good sport? Readers are introduced to a variety of places and situations that call for good sportsmanship, such as working with classmates on a science project, winning the big soccer game, or helping Dad clean out the garage. With a unique, real-life scenario in every spread, readers learn what...
38) I say I'm sorry
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"Knowing when to say we're sorry means knowing when we've hurt someone, whether it was intentional or not. This is not always easy to do, especially for children. This book presents readers with a variety of relatable scenarios in which young people recognize the need for an apology: Louis shares an embarrassing secret about Aaron with his other classmates, who make fun of Aaron. Louis feels bad for sharing Aaron's secret. What can he do? Each colorful...
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"Throughout North America, the bald eagle stalks unsuspecting prey. With a wingspan that can reach over 6 feet (1.8 m) and giant hooked talons on their feet, bald eagles are deadly hunters that own the skies. Young readers will dive into age-appropriate details and photographs of the bald eagle in its wild habitat, deepening their understanding of how the bald eagle is perfectly adapted to hunt almost anywhere. Young readers will love this up-close...
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"According to fossils that have been found, insects have been living on Earth for more than 400 million years! That means they were around before the dinosaurs and long before humans walked on Earth. How do scientists know this? They study the different kinds of impressions left in rock from these amazing prehistoric creatures. Readers have a chance to see photographs of these finds up close in this book, alongside accessible text that explains the...