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21) Post Office
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The post office is an important place in our communities. Kids will learn about why post offices are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
22) Zoos
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English
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of zoos. Fun photos will have young readers planning their next zoo adventure. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Banana peels, apple cores, candy wrappers, and dirty diapers-it's all garbage. No one wants garbage piling up around their homes, so we put it at the curb for the garbage truck. The answer,s to where that garbage ends up might surprise readers. Informative photographs and a summarizing diagram show readers, where our garbage goes. The text also offers ideas on how to help protect the planet by reducing the amount of garbage we throw away.
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Can a 75 year-old barber save troubled teenager Ross Benedict from destroying his life? This novel, inspired by real characters, explores the delicate balance between excruciating loss and a deep bond – however briefly shared. Ross Benedict is a 9th grade teacher who breaks his vow never to return to a small Arkansas town and the memories that live there. He wants no reminders of the hurt and loss he experienced when he was a troubled, scared teenager....
25) On the Farm
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English
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What kinds of fun things are found on a farm? Readers find the answer in this accessible introduction to farm animals, agricultural tools, and more. Short, simple text explains what a farm is and what kinds of things are found there, and questions facilitate discussions at home and in the classroom and provide additional avenues for learning about colors, numbers, and shapes. The main focus, though, is on vocabulary building. Readers are presented...
26) Gaps and Bridges
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English
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Mr. Fulton grew up in two small towns, Bangall and Pine Plains, New York, and his book describes the gaps between small-town America and the inner cities. He always took for granted that every school had blackboards and all the supplies needed for an education and that people walked or rode to school on a school bus without fear. The gaps are huge, and bridges of education must be built, or we will lose an entire generation in the inner city. Mr....
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English
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In this fictional narrative, Liam starts a new school! Key environmental ideas and colorful illustrations will help readers learn different ways a school can be "green." Readers will follow along as Liam learns to be green by using recycled paper and shutting down his electronics at the end of the day. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Our School Is New.
28) Fire Stations
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English
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of fire stations. Early readers will get to know the ways that the people of a fire station take care of their community. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core...
30) Dear Street
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English
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A girl shares her love for her neighborhood, and finds that love multiplies.
Alice loves her street. But others, "Grumble, grumble, more construction, grumble," don't agree. So Alice writes her street a love letter, which she leaves for someone to find. As Alice encounters people grumbling about other things - the park, falling leaves, the snow - she writes those thing love letters, too, and leaves them to be found. Then, one day, when Alice herself...
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Readers explore different ways maps can help us visualize and track populations and human settlement in this creative look at common curriculum concepts. As they practice their map-reading skills with the help of informative labels and keys, they also discover important facts about the relationship between people and geography. The focused main text is broken down into manageable, short sections, and it's paired with colorful photographs and illustrations....
33) Orlando's Garden
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English
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Orlando lives in an apartment in the city, but that doesn't stop him and his family from having an amazing garden.
Orlando grows all sorts of colourful fruits and vegetables with the help of his mummy and daddy.
What could you grow in your garden?
There are lots of playful cats to spot in this book.
Can you find them?
34) Small Town
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Did you know that people in small towns often walk where they need to go? They do not need to drive because places are very close together. Learn more in Small Town, a title in the I Live Here! series.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
A city is an exciting place to live. It has tall buildings, many people, and a variety of ways to get from place to place. Readers learn what life is like in an urban community, and, in doing so, they explore important early social studies curriculum topics. Accessible, relatable text closely corresponds to vibrant photographs to help readers develop comprehension skills. A picture glossary is also included to aid in vocabulary building. Readers will...
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Français
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Nine-year-old Mayann Francis and her family are travelling from their home in Cape Breton to New York City by train. Everything is exciting to young Mayann, from the beds that fold down to the stop in Montreal to visit friends. Most exciting of all is the chance to show off her brand new purse.
When the Francis family arrives in big, bustling New York City, Mayann visits with relatives, goes to the zoo, and rides the subway. She even receives a beautiful...
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Visiting a new place is always a fun adventure, but it's even more fun when you've got friends and family members by your side! In this stimulating volume, Max and Kate visit Max's Aunt Sue on her farm. They learn about working on the farm and along the way, they even meet some new animal friends. Colorful illustrations and captivating text will engage readers of all ages and encourage them to experience new things. Featuring relatable characters...
38) Post Offices
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of post offices. Young readers will get to dive into their community's oldest form of communication. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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This story is about the rewards of hard work and the consequences of arrogance and laziness.
Boris and Hoss Go to the Farm is about two tractors that Farmer Jason and his wife, Amy, buy to help them with the work on their farm. Boris is lazy and won't work. Hoss is excited to work. Hoss works every day with Farmer Jason while Boris makes up every excuse of why he can't work and must remain in the barn. This goes on for several days. Boris doesn't...
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the purpose, people, and layout of children's museums. Young readers will begin to experience the fun and learning that occurs in the museum. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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