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Another heartfelt and tender story about dealing with BIG feelings from the bestselling author of Sometimes I'm Bombaloo and Sometimes I Grumblesquinch, Rachel Vail. Katie Honors is a really brave kid. She can go to bed with just one small night light. She can hold her tears in when it's time to say goodbye to her mom at school. But sometimes Katie isn't ready to say goodbye and doesn't feel brave at all. When this happens, she Kaplooms! She refuses to let go of her mom, and everything is flurried as she begins to cry. Her emotions feel frightening. It's not the Katie Honors she wants to be. But her mother assures Katie that she can be both brave and sad, brave and crying, brave and scared. Sometimes I Kaploom masterfully explores how hard it can be for children when they're nervous or scared and have to transition to new places and faces when they just don't feel quite ready. In another poignant, honest, and insightful story, readers learn along with Katie that bravery and fear are not mutually exclusive.

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This latest set in the ongoing A True Book series will take kids on a journey through outer space, investigating the ways humans have been exploring and studying it.

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Kids will be charmed by the magical pages in this bewitching activity book thats just right for preschoolers. Budding learners practice writing upper- and lowercase letters and build early math and literacy skills. Whats more, the book is packed with games, matching activities, and hidden pictures that make learning fun! Each of the 144 pages of mermaids, unicorns, dragons, gnomes, and other magical friends is sure to excite little learners.

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Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Blossom Valley is hosting a go-kart race! The go-karts are provided for all the kids in town. Layla and the Bots can't wait for race day! But one racer, Tina, needs their help. She needs a new cart that uses hand-controls and other cool features. Layla and the Bots know just what to do. they will build her a brand-new cart that's even faster than her wheelchair! But will Tina's go-kart have enough speed to win the race? With full-color artwork on every page and speech bubbles throughout, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!

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Add zing to the school day and boost language-arts skills with these 20 super-fun mini-books packed with puzzles that reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and spelling development. Puzzle themes include compound words, antonyms and synonyms, prefixes and suffixes, similes and idioms, spelling patterns and more. A great way to jump-start each morning or engage kids who finish their work early!

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Story-in-a-can, artifact books, wish books, window box books-these are just a few of the innovative and easy response activities you'll find in this resource. Each project has step-by-step how to's, photos, ways to use it across the curriculum, and notes about adapting it for various learning styles. These wonderful projects will let kids of all learning styles show what they know.

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A compilation of five titles from the Best-Ever Activities for Grades 2-3 series, this terrific book is packed with teacher-tested ideas and activities that teach important language arts skills and concepts in vocabulary, spelling, writing, grammar, and listening & speaking-and meet the Language Arts Standards. Includes tips for working with second language learners; assessment ideas; and writing, art, music, and movement connections for kids of all learning styles. You'll also find reproducible activity pages, easy-to-make manipulatives, games, and much more!

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The next trade release from the hugely popular book club series by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee. These fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. Baseball fever is catching, but Hubie just feels sick. Last season, the only hit Hubie got was in the head when he missed catching the ball. Will Hubie knock one out of the park and make the team, or will it be another strikeout?Hubie just has to make the Little League team, but he needs a new mitt. Thankfully, his mom buys him one. Hubie practices day and night to get ready for the tryouts, and nobody had better lay their mitts on his mitt. But will all his work be enough for him to make the cut?

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Themes of respect, tolerance, self esteem, and gratitude fill the brightly colored, kid friendly pages that inspire readers to be kind, thoughtful human beings.

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It can be hard to be different-whether it is because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, to be confident, and to be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just as you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations of a diverse cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book will also include back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind.

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Take kids on a dazzling trip around the world with fabulous fictional books about Australia, China, Mexico, and more! For each book, you'll find background information, reading comprehension questions, reproducible maps, skill-building activities, and writing prompts to help kids learn about the culture, customs, and geography of 20 different countries. Here's your passport to fun-filled learning-and to meeting the language arts and social studies standards!

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Howl with laughter with Dog Man, the internationally bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants!Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This six-book boxed set includes the first six books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man, Dog Man Unleashed, Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties, Dog Man and Cat Kid, Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, and Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild. Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

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Knowing how to treat injuries is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can splint a broken finger using only tape? Or that cool water is the first step to treating a burn? Learn all this and more in First Aid - a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore. ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence - and the know-how - to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situation.

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Themes of respect, tolerance, self esteem, and gratitude fill the brightly colored, kid friendly pages that inspire readers to be kind, thoughtful human beings.

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Introduce kids to 20 famous Americans-like Harriet Tubman, Daniel Boone, and Paul Revere-with these adorable biography mini-books. Each 8-page mini-book features a piggyback song that invites kids to sing along and remember important facts about a historical figure, plus an easy-to-read biography, fun facts, an interactive puzzle, a writing prompt, and more. A great way to meet the social studies standards!

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Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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Ever since the first youngster in history had a pet, cats versus dogs has been a hotly debated issue on playgrounds and at lunch tables worldwide. Before kids can choose which animal they prefer, though, they'll need to get the facts! This advanced reader presents information in an accessible, appealing way, with plenty of adorable photos and a helpful glossary. So which one's better, a border collie that can understand hundreds of words or a cat that can tell when an earthquake is coming? Which one's smarter? More loyal? It's up to readers to decide, and this book can help them do that.

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Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this new leveled reader dives into the amazing ways animals have adapted to a more crowded world. Kids will learn about all kinds of unexpected animal sightings and find out how these creatures behave. And they'll learn how to stay safe and keep animals unharmed during urban animal encounters.

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Build word power with 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-page lessons!Each lesson teaches ten words, and includes research-based activities that tap students' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give them multiple encounters with new words so they really remember them. Topics include synonyms, antonyms, compound words, homophones, root words, prefixes and suffixes, and much more. Watch reading skills soar!

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Follow a bear cub and its family as they prepare to hibernate for the winter. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups, helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world.

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Becoming a warrior isn"t easy. It means a lot of pull ups, sit ups, pushups, squats, swimming, eating right, and studying harder than ever before! Can Marc transform himself into a warrior before school starts in the fall - and finally stand up to the King of the Jungle himself?

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Over the course of their 70-year lifespan, sperm whales will easily travel the circumference of the Earth in search of food and the need to breed and find a mate. Males will travel as far north as the Bering Sea and as far south as Antarctica in order to find enough food to sustain their ways of life up to 700 squid a day! Along the way, these massive beasts battle 30-feet-long giant squids, and each other, to sustain their ways of life.

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These two amazing animals bring their A game to this closely matched competition. It's up to you to follow the action and decide who's the ultimate winner! A final spread devoted solely to conservation helps further National Geographic's core mission to save the planet. One thing we know for sure: You'll be a shark and sloth expert by the end of this epic showdown!

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Two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon show children playfully creating a more generous, peaceful world where everyone shares with others. All roads lead to kindness in this powerful final collaboration between Leo and Diane Dillon. In a colorful tree house, a rainbow of children determine the most important needs in our complex world, and following spreads present boys and girls happily helping others. Kids bring abundant food to the hungry; medicine and cheer to the sick; safe housing, education, and religious tolerance to all; and our planet is treated with care. Forgiveness and generosity are seen as essential, because kids know how to share, and they understand the power of love. The book closes with examples of fun ways to help others, along with FDR's "Four Freedoms" and "The Second Bill of Rights," which illuminate these concepts. A tribute to peace and a celebration of diverse cultures, this last collaboration by the Dillons captures the wondrous joy of all people, and the unique beauty within each one of us shines forth. If kids ran the world, it would be a better place - for grown-ups, too.

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"Boys don't keep diaries, or do they?" It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.

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Encourage students to showcase their science learning with this collection of innovative activities. Students create a cartoon describing the adventures of a water molecule as it changes phases, produce an infomercial about a planet, assemble a biographical scrapbook of a scientist, design a teen health magazine, and more.

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Readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. "National Geographic Readers "are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore.

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A Photo-Filled Nonfiction Adventure! Extraordinary close-up photos and easy-to-read text packed with facts and definitions take young readers on an unforgettable dolphin watch! They leap out of the water with smiles on their faces to catch a breath of air! Young readers will discover why these sea creatures are classified as mammals and not fish, how they hunt and survive, how they raise their young, and what needs to be done to protect them. This informative book gives children the full nonfiction experience, with simple text divided into chapters, a picture glossary, and unforgettable facts and photos.

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Meet the magnificent giant wild elephant. Once, millions of them roamed across Africa and Asia. Far fewer remain today. Elephants are in danger, and they need help! With amazing true adventure stories, gorgeous photography, and hands-on activities, this book introduces kids to real-life elephants. They'll explore the animals' world in depth - their habitats, challenges, and successes - in order to inspire action and help save these amazing creatures.

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Welcome to the wacky world of meerkats, where groups of these furry friends team up to survive in the wild. Each meerkat has a job: babysitting the kids, guarding the troops, or foraging for food. Kids will be mesmerized by wonderful photographs and inviting text. This Level 1 reader is written in easy-to-grasp text that will help kids learn about these cute critters and the power of teamwork!

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He's quick. He's silent. He has five rows of deadly teeth. Chomp! Meet the shark - the fish who ruled the deep before dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This fish has soft cartilage so he can glide, twist, and turn before his prey can say "gulp!" He can smell a single drop of blood in 25 million drops of ocean. He can feel electricity given off by his prey. He will lose and replace more than 10,000 teeth in his lifetime. Cool photos bring kids into the shark's world. Fun facts go deep into the shark's scary science.

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Learn about animals with shells, scales, and spikes! This Reader is carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

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Wolves have gotten a pretty bad rap, but these wild dogs are really just misunderstood. They don't normally attack people, and are only aggressive when threatened. In fact, they cooperate really well with each other, hunting in packs to find food. Scientists have also discovered that the members of a wolf pack: Talk to each other using body language Have different roles and social statuses Hoooooooowl at the moon together This reader also talks about programs that reintroduce captive wolves to the wild, which is helping to preserve populations of these magnificent animals. Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Not the readers who pick up this absorbing book and learn what it takes to run with the pack.

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Kids will burst with excitement as they learn all about the science and wonder of volcanoes in this new National Geographic Kids Reader. The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Plus, the book includes 100 fun facts for quick and quirky information on all kinds of volcanoes, all around the world-and even some that are out of this world! The Facts Readers series bridges the gap between short, digestible knowledge nuggets and informative sustained reading.

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Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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Humorous, reproducible math mystery stories will give your math sleuths a chance to have fun while practicing important math problem solving skills. They"re just perfect for class work and homework and help you meet the NCTM standards.

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Meet Garvie Smith. Good-for-nothing scoundrel, genius, and sometime detective. Right in the middle of exams hell, until now. A boy from Marsh Academy has been shot, with no clear motive and no clues. Disgraced police detective Raminder Singh is on the case, and he's determined to keep Garvie away. But Garvie knows he's the only one who has any idea where to look for the answers. Starting with his best friend's girlfriend. And it's going to take more than pointless studying or flunking his tests to stop him getting involved. Exams. What exams?

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Thousands of years ago, the people of ancient Egypt began constructing enormous buildings called pyramids. Many of them still stand today. Have you ever wondered how they were built? Readers will follow the story of Khalid, Merti, and Sabu as they get a firsthand look at the construction of these amazing structures. They will discover what materials were used, what kinds of tools workers used, and much more.

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With fun photos and lively, approachable design, this nonfiction book introduces preschoolers to the world of insects, including favorites such as ladybugs, fireflies, and butterflies.

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Each workbook reinforces the100 words that children need to know - and it helps them master comprehension, spelling, writing, and usage of each word. Includes: Fill-in-the-blank stories and sentences Word riddles, games, and puzzles Stories that present the words in context "Guess the Word" activities Word classifying and sorting activities Practice using irregular verb forms Proofreading practice

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Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

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In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and his historic decision to abolish slavery. Readers will also learn why this decision impacted the United States, as well as the extent of Lincoln's impact as a fearless leader of the Civil War. In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore.

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Pedro Morales loves basketball and understands the importance of playing as a team, but when he runs for class president he discovers not everyone is a team player.

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This engaging picture book combines simple text with unforgettable photography. It invites children to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them - in this case, learning about dlophins - one playful splash at a time!

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The zombies are disappearing. This might seem like a good thing, since zombies eat your brains, but normal human kid Jack Sullivan is suspicious. He keeps hearing an eerie shrieking noise that seems to be almost summoning the zombies - but to where, and for what (probably) foul purpose? Jack, his three best friends (maybe the only people left on Earth), and their pet monster Rover need to get to the bottom of this. Along the way they encounter a lot more than they bargained for, including a giant Wormungulous, a pizza parlor monster hangout, an ancient evil who destroys worlds, and a stereo system that is totally the bomb. Can Jack figure out why the zombies are vanishing... before he and his friends are next?

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Journey through harsh cold and rugged mountain ranges to see how wolverines take down prey, raise their young, and live in one of the world's harshest environments. Learn about how their bodies adapt for survival, and about the animal's challenges in a warming world.

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A pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, this high-interest reader teaches all about these two reptiles, and what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!Series Information Since 1888, the National Geographic Society has been a resource for knowledge about science, nature, and culture from around the world. Presenting groundbreaking photography and research in a range of formats, National Geographic offers great nonfiction for readers of all ages and levels. The National Geographic chapter books are well-written explorations of entertaining topics, from strange-but-true animal behavior to the work of scientists who protect the environment. Each book contains three fast-paced, engrossing true stories that blend humor and inspirational moments with lively description and scientific detail. Outstanding full-color photographs keep readers engaged, making this series a terrific choice for helping kids become comfortable with nonfiction storytelling.

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