Learn about elections and why voting is important with this nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a related fiction story, project, glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book examines a variety of voting issues and how the election process works. It also covers important topics like democracy and civic duty, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore election issues, candidates, and being an informed citizen.Key Features : i : Examines a variety of voting issues and how the election process worksii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students engagediii : Connects key civics themes such as democracy and civic duty to students' daily livesiv : Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about their future right to vote

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Learn what it takes to be a community leader. This nonfiction book emphasizes the importance of local leaders and it includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, bonus activity, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions. It also covers important civics topics like volunteerism and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore communities, local government, and how individuals can make a difference.Key Features : i : Describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positionsii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interestediii : Connects civics topics such as volunteerism and local government to students' daily livesiv : Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to inspire and empower students to be good leaders

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Learn about the economy and how money is spent with this nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the exciting book follows the journey of a single dollar and includes a fiction piece related to the topic, a glossary, a civics project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book tracks one dollar as it is spent and travels from person to person or place to place. It also covers important economics topics in an easy-to-follow way, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore taxes, tips, and other key economic concepts.Key Features : i : Tracks one dollar as it is spent and travels from person to person or place to placeii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students investediii : Connects important economics themes to students' daily livesiv : Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to teach students about spending money

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Learn how to react when you see something wrong or dangerous with this relevant nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a connected civics project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book explains in an easy-to-understand way that students should talk to a trusted adult about things that make them uncomfortable or scared. It also covers serious subjects such as bullying and "stranger danger", and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore kindness, leadership, and standing up for what is right.Key Features : i : Emphasizes that students should talk to an adult they trust about things that make them uncomfortable, angry, or scaredii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interestediii : Covers serious subjects such as bullying and "stranger danger"iv : Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will empower students to be kind and good leaders in their daily lives

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Learn how the power of a petition can give Americans the ability to create real change! This nonfiction book includes a related short fiction piece, glossary, an exciting bonus activity, and other useful tools. The fun images and meaningful text will teach students how to be responsible citizens who can improve their communities by writing petitions. This 32-page full-color book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to make a difference. It also explores important topics such as laws and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, First Amendment rights, and ways to create change.Key Features : i : Explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to improve communitiesii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students engagediii : Connects essential ideas such as laws and democracy to students' daily livesiv : Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will empower students to make change

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Learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities. This nonfiction book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, fun activity, glossary, and other helpful tools. With this fun and informative book, students will see all the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together! This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country. It also explores concepts such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, civic responsibility, and ways to improve one's community.Key Features : i : Describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country who can serve as role modelsii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to get students investediii : Connects key topics such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism to students' daily livesiv : Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that empowers students to improve their communities

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Learn to be a leader by exploring the legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower. This nonfiction book describes Eisenhower's leadership in World War II and beyond. Ideal for young readers, the book also includes a short fiction story related to the topic, glossary, inspiring civics project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book explores the path Eisenhower took on his way to becoming the 34th president of the United States. It also covers important themes such as government and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore World War II, American presidents, and what it takes to lead.Key Features : i : Explores the path Eisenhower took on his way to becoming the 34th president of the United Statesii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interestediii : Covers key civics themes such as leadership and governmentiv : Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to inspire students to become leaders

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Learn how streets are fixed, sidewalks get added, and new schools are built with this nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a glossary, an additional project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book describes the many ways individuals can make changes in their communities. It also covers essential civics topics such as leadership and voting, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore voting, local government, and being an informed citizen.Key Features : i : Describes the various ways individuals can make an impact on their communitiesii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students investediii : Connects essential subjects such as leadership and voting to students' daily livesiv : Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will inspire students to make their communities better

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Learn about the world's freshwater shortage with this nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, this book explains Earth's water crisis and includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, connected project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book explores the difficulties of protecting fresh water and how individuals can help. It also covers essential concepts such as problem-solving and leadership, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore global citizenship, conserving water, and climate change.Key Features : i : Explores the difficulties of protecting fresh water and how individuals can helpii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will get students interestediii : Connects essential concepts such as climate change and problem-solving to students' daily livesiv : Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to help students waste less water

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Learn the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the meaning behind its famous words with this nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, the book includes a related fiction story, glossary, connected project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book analyzes the national anthem line by line to make sure students fully understand it. It also covers important topics like patriotism and community, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool, to explore the national anthem, U.S. symbols, and American history.Key Features : i : Analyzes the national anthem line by line to make sure students fully understand itii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students investediii : Connects an important piece of American history to students' daily livesiv : Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that aids students in learning this patriotic song

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Learn how to be informed voters with this nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, this book includes bright images, a fiction piece related to the topic, a project, simple text with sight words, and more helpful features. This 20-page full-color book describes how people can make wise decisions about whom to vote for. It also covers civics themes such as leadership and civic duty, and includes an extension activity for kindergarten. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about the voting process, democracy, and being informed.Key Features : i : Describes how people can make wise decisions about whom to vote forii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will help student comprehensioniii : Connects key civics themes such as democracy and civic duty to students' daily livesiv : Includes colorful pictures, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to show students how voting works on a small scale

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Learn what it means to be president of the United States. This nonfiction book uses pictures and words to show students the many roles the president plays. Perfect for young readers, this book includes a fiction piece related to the topic, relevant images, an additional project, and other exciting features. This 20-page full-color book explores the various responsibilities of the president, from signing bills into laws to helping those in need. It also covers important topics like leadership and democracy, and includes an extension activity for kindergarten. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about national government, the executive branch, and presidential duties.Key Features : i : Explores the various responsibilities of the president using pictures and wordsii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest young studentsiii : Connects civics themes such as leadership and democracy to students' daily livesiv : Includes vibrant images, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the president

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Learn about the real, everyday heroes in your community with this nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, a bonus project, and other exciting features. This 20-page full-color book explores the responsibilities of local heroes, from food workers to trash collectors. It also covers key civics concepts like leadership and helping others, and includes an extension activity for kindergarten. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about careers, communities, and being responsible.Key Features : i : Explores the responsibilities of local heroes, from food workers to trash collectorsii : Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will entertain young studentsiii : Connects key concepts such as leadership and helping others to students' daily livesiv : Includes colorful pages, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will encourage students to appreciate the heroes around them

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Maximize your students' reading experience by providing activities that foster comprehension and reinforce understanding of literary elements. Activities for each section allow students to process portions of the novel through individual and collaborative exercises that encourage close reading. Suggestions for maintaining Interactive Novel Logs provide students with additional ways to reflect and connect personally with the novel. Students have the opportunity to synthesize their ideas through a variety of post-reading activities. 80 PagesKey Features : i : Maximize your students’ reading experienceii : Includes post-reading activitiesiii : Reinforce understanding of literary elements

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This beautifully told story follows Billy from early spring to late summer as he helps his grandpa on his vegetable patch. They dig the hard ground, sow rows of seeds, and keep them watered and safe from slugs. When harvest time arrives they can pick all the vegetables and fruit they have grown. Children will be drawn in by the poetry of the language and the warm illustrations, while also catching the excitement of watching things grow! Includes educational endnotes on gardening throughout the year.Key Features : i : A fun way to introduce kids to life sciences and where food comes fromii : 40 pagesiii : Includes STEM friendly info about creating and caring for a garden year-roundiv : For ages 3-7

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One morning, Valentina spots something strange: a monster selling cotton candy on her street. But Valentina isn't scared. This monster is friendly and has pink, fluffy fur—perfect for hugs. Valentina and Monster quickly become friends, but tragedy soon arrives. This story of loss and grief shows how to hold onto the love from others long after they are gone.Key Features : i : This story of loss and grief shows how to hold onto the love from others long after they are goneii : Develops social emotional learningiii : This book teaches about Greif and loss, and how to hold onto the love from others long after they are gone.iv : 32 pages

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Cultivate a love of reading with illustrated fiction books that encourage students to actively read and re-read. These fun, entertaining books feature compelling text and dynamic illustrations to keep students reading from cover to cover. Motivate today's students with the books they want to read across a wide range of appealing fiction genres including mystery, graphic novels, fantasy, adventure, poetry, realistic fiction, and retellings of traditional tales. Empower students to see themselves in the books they are reading with stories that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Titles include: Famous Animal Fables, Goldilocks Visits Her Aunts, The Fastest Alive, Manny's Mission, The Raven, Cottonmouth Creek, Secrets of a Time Jumper, Crossing the Ghost Light, Seasonal Sisters, Beautiful Beast.Key Features : i : Leveled fiction books with beautiful illustrationsii : Build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skillsiii : Challenge kids with a variety of genresiv : Capture kids' attention with fun and diverse characters

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Cultivate a love of reading with illustrated fiction books that encourage students to actively read and re-read. These fun, entertaining books feature compelling text and dynamic illustrations to keep students reading from cover to cover. Motivate today's students with the books they want to read across a wide range of appealing fiction genres including mystery, graphic novels, fantasy, adventure, poetry, realistic fiction, and retellings of traditional tales. Empower students to see themselves in the books they are reading with stories that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Titles include: Around the World Tales, Buttercup's Eggcellent Adventure, Biking for a Cause, Gregory Green Wants a Blues Guitar, Clara O'Hara Private Eye, Aloha Adventure, Ride Across Time, Cooking Up a Friendship, Meeting of the Bad Guys, After the Ball.Key Features : i : Leveled fiction books with beautiful illustrationsii : Build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skillsiii : Challenge kids with a variety of genresiv : Capture kids' attention with fun and diverse characters

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Young learners will adore these humorous, easy-to-read storybooks correlated with guided reading levels E & F. This unique set includes 5 copies of 16 tales-starring Apple and Orange, The Kids From Mip, Violet the Unicorn, and Detective Dog-for a total of 80 books! As children read, they'll grow attached to these irresistible characters AND build essential early reading skills. Each story features one to four simple sentences per page with strong picture cues, which makes them perfect for guided reading groups or independent reading time. Includes a complete teaching guide packed with skill-building reproducibles. Includes 80 full-color, 16-page books (5 copies of 16 titles) and 32-page teaching guide.Key Features : i : This set of 80 books (5 copies of 16 tales) provides a critical mass of level E and F books to ensure children can master this all-important first levelii : The stories include multiple stories about the same lovable characters plus kid-friendly topics and easy text to motivate new readers to succeediii : Includes a complete teaching guide filled with guided reading tips, instant comprehension questions, and literacy-boosting reproducibles.iv : Perfect for guided reading groups or independent reading time

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Cultivate a love of reading with illustrated fiction books that encourage students to actively read and re-read. These fun, entertaining books feature compelling text and dynamic illustrations to keep students reading from cover to cover. Motivate today's students with the books they want to read across a wide range of appealing fiction genres including graphic novels, sci-fi, fantasy, adventure, realistic fiction, historical fiction, and retellings of traditional tales. Empower students to see themselves in the books they are reading with stories that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Titles include: Under the Bridge, Secrets Aboard Barnard Star, Victoria's Victories, The End of Chocolate, Vampire 9 to 5, Hive Mind: Part Three, The Adventures of Mark Twain, Side-Tracked, Myths and Legends, The Legend of the Headless Hall Monitor.Key Features : i : Leveled fiction books with beautiful illustrationsii : Build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skillsiii : Challenge kids with a variety of genresiv : Capture kids' attention with fun and diverse characters

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Cultivate a love of reading with illustrated fiction books that encourage students to actively read and re-read. These fun, entertaining books feature compelling text and dynamic illustrations to keep students reading from cover to cover. Motivate today's students with the books they want to read across a wide range of appealing fiction genres including graphic novels, sci-fi, fantasy, adventure, realistic fiction, historical fiction, and retellings of traditional tales. Empower students to see themselves in the books they are reading with stories that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Titles include: The Egg Salad Sandwich Incident, Robot Rescue, The Story of My Life, The Day the Nursery Rhymes Stopped Rhyming, Paige vs. Plastic, Hive Mind: Part Two, Reading Heidi, Really Gross Time Machine, Fables and Fairy Tales, Blackbird Wilderness.Key Features : i : Leveled fiction books with beautiful illustrationsii : Build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skillsiii : Challenge kids with a variety of genresiv : Capture kids' attention with fun and diverse characters

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Young learners will adore these humorous, easy-to-read storybooks correlated with guided reading levels E & F. This unique set includes 1 copy of 16 tales—starring Apple and Orange, The Kids From Mip, Violet the Unicorn, and Detective Dog—for a total of 16 books! As children read, they'll grow attached to these irresistible characters AND build essential early reading skills. Each story features one to four simple sentences per page with strong picture cues, which makes them perfect for guided reading or independent reading time. Includes a 32-page activity book and stickers.Key Features : i : Easy-to-read storybooks correlated with guided reading levels E & Fii : Total of 16 booksiii : 32-page activity bookiv : Perfect for guided reading or independent reading time

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Cultivate a love of reading with illustrated fiction books that encourage students to actively read and re-read. These fun, entertaining books feature compelling text and dynamic illustrations to keep students reading from cover to cover. Motivate today's students with the books they want to read across a wide range of appealing fiction genres including graphic novels, sci-fi, fantasy, adventure, realistic fiction, historical fiction, and retellings of traditional tales. Empower students to see themselves in the books they are reading with stories that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Titles include: The Boy and the Bayonet, A Martian Adventure, Practice Makes Perfect, A World without Blue, Camp Yowie, Hive Mind: Part One, Mary Shelley's Monster, Around the World in 80 Days, Around the World, Adventure at the Reef.Key Features : i : Leveled fiction books with beautiful illustrationsii : Build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skillsiii : Challenge kids with a variety of genresiv : Capture kids' attention with fun and diverse characters

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Cultivate a love of reading with illustrated fiction books that encourage students to actively read and re-read. These fun, entertaining books feature compelling text and dynamic illustrations to keep students reading from cover to cover. Motivate today's students with the books they want to read across a wide range of appealing fiction genres including graphic novels, fantasy, adventure, realistic fiction, and retellings of traditional tales. Empower students to see themselves in the books they are reading with stories that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Titles include: Storyteller's Corner, Robin Hoodie, The Girl Who Dared, The Legacy of Rashmi Bazaar, Welcome to Your Haunted House, Snow Day, The Day the Towers Fell, The Clique, The Magical, Mystical Book of Everything, The Woodsman's Story.Key Features : i : Leveled fiction books with beautiful illustrationsii : Build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skillsiii : Challenge kids with a variety of genresiv : Capture kids' attention with fun and diverse characters

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Maximize your students' reading experience by providing activities that foster comprehension and reinforce understanding of literary elements. Activities for each section allow students to process portions of the novel through individual and collaborative exercises that encourage close reading. Suggestions for maintaining Interactive Novel Logs provide students with additional ways to reflect and connect personally with the novel. Students have the opportunity to synthesize their ideas through a variety of post-reading activities. 80 PagesKey Features : i : Maximize your students’ reading experienceii : Includes post-reading activitiesiii : Reinforce understanding of literary elements

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A bit of muck is no match for the friendly Little Blue Truck! This bestselling board book now includes a free downloadable party kit and audio, read by the author. KID-APPEAL: The book is full of cars, trucks, and zany animal friends making plenty of kid-friendly noises. BEST-SELLING SERIES: The Little Blue Truck books have sold more than 8 million copies across all formats!Key Features : i : This bestselling board book now includes a free downloadable party kit and audio, read by the authorii : The book is full of cars, trucks, and zany animal friends making plenty of kid-friendly noisesiii : Great for beginning readers

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While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food. This paperback book includes 40 pages.Key Features : i : Introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world while teaching children upper and lowercase lettersii : Glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each foodiii : By Lois Ehlertiv : 40 pages

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Adorable animals help young children master key early language skills. Perfect for PreK-K teachers, day care and nursery school providers and parents preparing for school readiness. This set of 24 alphabet books to help young children learn phonemic awareness, letter recognition and formation, sound and symbol relationships, and oral language vocabulary.Key Features : i : Adorable animals help young children master key early language skillsii : Perfect for PreK-K teachers, day care and nursery school providers and parents preparing for school readinessiii : Rhymes, songs, illustrations, and photos captivate and engage kids in learningiv : Skills covered include phonemic awareness, letter recognition and formation, sound/symbol relationships, and oral language vocabulary

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The newest addition to the overwhelmingly popular Learn to Read series of emergent readers is here! The Holiday Series includes twelve 16-page books about children's favorite holidays. Stories for fun holidays such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Valentine's Day entertain while demonstrating the joy of giving and caring. Stories for cultural holidays such as Cinco de Mayo and Chinese New Year introduce children to festivals around the world. And, stories for religious holidays go beyond rabbits, reindeer, and gifts to explain to students of all faiths the significance of Easter, Christmas, and Hanukah to those who celebrate them. Finally, here are fun, colorful stories about holidays written specifically for emergent and early-fluency readers! Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL! Learn to Read Holiday Series Variety Pack includes 1 each of 12 books, CTP 4522-4533: Celebrating Valentine's Day: My Special Valentine Celebrating Mother's day: Mom's Memory Box Celebrating Father's Day: Father's Day Is for Special People Celebrating Easter: The Easter Egg Hunt Celebrating Thanksgiving: Giving Thanks Celebrating Chanukah: Eight Nights Celebrating Chinese New Year: Nick's New Year Celebrating Christmas: Christmas Decorations Celebrating Presidents' Day: What Is a President? Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: Fiesta Time! Celebrating Patriotic Holidays: Honoring America Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Dreaming of Change.Key Features : i : Help children appreciate a world of holidaysii : Great series for emergent readersiii : Grades 1-3iv : 16 pages in each book

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Enjoy the seasons with Bear, as he partakes in a different activity for each kind of weather. The rhyme and humor of the text help to introduce the concepts, and a two-page spread of the four seasons offers a recap at the end.Key Features : i : In print for over 20 years, the bestselling Bear series of books uses core concepts to support early learningii : 24 pagesiii : Rhyme and repetition build early literacy skillsiv : For ages 2-6

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Have an adventure with characters from Disney and Pixar favorites like Toy Story, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and more! Eight illustrated books featuring come packaged with a sleek Me Reader Module that reads each book aloud. Choose a book, press the matching book and page buttons on the module, and hear the whole story, along with fun and surprising sounds! Follow along in the book for a fun, independent reading experience that builds confidence in beginning readers. Story sounds and expressive narration enhance reading comprehension.Key Features : i : Eight illustrated books featuring come packaged with a sleek Me Reader Module that reads each book aloudii : Connecting words with pictures builds vocabularyiii : Multisensory reading experiences stimulate the imaginations of young readersiv : Includes Disney and Pixar favorite characters from: Mickey's Clubhouse, Toy Story; Disney Princesses; The Incredibles; Cars; Monsters, Inc., Wall-E and UP!

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This educational and enjoyable book helps children understand how to plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and nurture their growth. Lois Ehlert's bold collage illustrations include six pages of staggered width, presenting all the flowers of each color of the rainbow.Key Features : i : This enjoyable book helps children understand how to plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and nurture their growthii : Bold collage illustrationsiii : Great beginners reading book for childreniv : Big Book Seriesv : By Lois Ehlertvi : 32 pages

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A positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective. Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades. Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all people.Key Features : i : Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades.ii : By Karen Katziii : Trade Paperbackiv : Ages 4-8

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Dive into reading with your favorite Disney characters! Your early reader will love taking that first step from being read to, to reading on her or his own, with Phoenix International Publications' (p i kids) Disney Classic electronic Me Reader Story Reader and eight hardcover book boxed set. Choose a book, press the matching book and page buttons on the module, and hear the whole story read aloud, accompanied by sound effects! Rich music and illustrated stories featuring Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan, Dumbo, the 101 Dalmatians and friends immerse you in the action and bring your favorite characters to life. For pre-readers, associating words with pictures and sounds builds sight-word recognition, and for children on the verge of independent reading, "books that read themselves" enable them to listen to a story, follow along in the book, and actively participate in the story . . . all on their own! The perfect gift for any classic Disney fan (and beginning reader!) and a fun addition to any library, pick up a set and leap into action!Key Features : i : 8 hardcover books with 24 pages per bookii : 18 sound buttons: 8 book ID , 8 LEDs, 3 long-lasting replaceable AAA batteries included.iii : Stand-alone electronic pad resembles an eReaderiv : Choosing a story to read is fun and rewardingv : Engaging narration and story sounds support reading comprehensionvi : Following along in the book while listening to the story leads the way to independent reading

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There is a lot to learn about the new girl at school. She does not like beans. She does like to tell jokes. And, she has a physical disability. In Playing and Learning Together: Meeting Mimi, beginning readers can join Mimi's classmates as they ask questions about different abilities and make a new friend. This illustrated picture book series, Playing and Learning Together, features social/emotional issues as plot drivers. Youngsters are introduced to a variety of experiences, while caregivers are given a jumping off point for discussing and guiding their child's social/emotional development.Key Features : i : Fiction for young readers promotes positive solutions to social/emotional issuesii : Full-color illustrationsiii : Includes words to know and comprehension questionsiv : 24 Pages

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The beloved caterpillar once again eats its way through the pages on its way to becoming a beautiful butterfly. Hardcover.

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This fantastic collection of nursery rhymes, songs and games is the perfect playmate for you and your toddler. These well loved verses, both traditional and modern, include finger and toe fun, movement, hiding and guessing activities. These books are bound to become a much loved addition to a nursery bookcase.Key Features : i : Develops reading skillsii : 26 pagesiii : Well loved verses, both traditional and modern, include finger and toe fun, movement, hiding and guessing activitiesiv : Fantastic collection of nursery rhymes, songs and games is the perfect playmate for you and your toddler

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One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the thickets, manage to pull the unlucky duck out of the muck? Bright, spirited illustrations by Jane Chapman enhance this one-of-a-kind counting tale by Phyllis Root — a feast of sounds and numbers sure to have listeners scrambling to join in the slippy, sloppy fun. Great for children ages 2-5 years old, grades preschool to kindergarten. Author: Phyllis Root, illustrator: Jane Chapman "Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book has lots of sound effects that children will love to replicate...Great fun." — BOOKLISTKey Features : i : Great for children ages 2-5 years old, grades preschool to kindergartenii : Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book has lots of sound effects that children will love to replicate. . . . Great fun!iii : Paperback big bookiv : Great for story time in the classroom, library or at home

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The #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck finds his way out of a jam on a trip to the city. Zooom! Wooeeee . . . ! Screeeech! The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Little Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars, taxis, vans, a street sweeper, and even the mayor's limousine. With everyone pushing to be first, soon there's a giant traffic jam! But even a wrangle-tangle is no match for Little Blue Truck, who comes to the rescue in true Blue style. Brimming with bright colors, vehicle sounds, and city energy, this adventure makes working together and taking turns more fun than ever. Now with free downloadable audio and a party kit! Also enjoy Blue's bedtime ride in Good Night, Little Blue Truck.Key Features : i : Brimming with bright colors, vehicle sounds, and city energy, this adventure makes working together and taking turns more fun than everii : Great bedtime reading bookiii : Filled with truck sounds and animals noises, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.

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Simple words and lively full-color illustrations in durable board books for ages baby to preschool guide children to choose positive behaviors. Each book in this preschool book series includes a special section for parents and caregivers with ideas for discussion and activities.Key Features : i : Introduce important topics with fun books children can understand and enjoy.ii : Children enjoy the rhythmic text, diverse characters, and bright illustrations.iii : Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books.iv : All books include helpful tips for teachers, caregivers, and parents.

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Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers.Key Features : i : With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in too.ii : Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more.iii : Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers.iv : Each full-color book has 24 pages.

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Bouncy rhythms and bright photos and illustrations capture the moments and moods of baby's day and hold baby's attention. As the books are shared with them, babies absorb concepts of love, safety, and confidence. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all parents read to babies from birth. These sturdy-format books include tips for parents and caregivers. A perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, and birthdays.Key Features : i : As the books are shared with them, babies absorb concepts of love, safety, and confidence.ii : The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all parents read to babies from birth.iii : These sturdy-format books include tips for parents and caregivers.iv : A perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, and birthdays.

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Daily transitions and routines can be a struggle for any toddler, as well as parents and caregivers. These award-winning, positive books can help ease the many challenging "times" that are a part of every toddler's day. Share them before (or during) the desired "time," or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines.Key Features : i : These award-winning, positive books can help ease the many challenging "times" that are a part of every toddler's day.ii : Share them before (or during) the desired "time," or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines.iii : Each book includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.iv : Great for reading at home or in childcare settings.

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Tailored specifically for older, struggling readers, Set 2 of The Beanies Library Box Set serves as a comprehensive Hi-Lo reading package. With age-appropriate, high-interest adventures centered around a cast of diverse characters, this collection includes all 60 readers spanning Phases 2-6. Each phase in Set 2 is meticulously crafted to align with the Letters and Sounds program. The readers accompany students week-by-week, offering a text-based platform to enhance their emerging reading skills. All stories maintain a strictly controlled text, ensuring students encounter only the letter sounds and tricky words they've previously learned. This curated Set 2 aims to boost both confidence and phonics mastery in older, struggling readers. Designed for compatibility with other popular reading schemes, the set provides book-banded reading levels and contains 12 titles for each phase.Key Features : i : All-in-One Reading Solution with Vibrant Illustrations: Offers a comprehensive collection of 60 books, each meticulously designed to meet the needs of older, struggling readers, enhanced by vibrant illustrations.ii : Phases 2-6 Coverage: Set 2 includes 12 titles for each phase, aligning perfectly with the Letters and Sounds program for a structured learning path.iii : Structured Progression: The inside front cover of each book clearly indicates the week-by-week progression, aiding both educators and students.iv : Controlled Vocabulary: Incorporates a "Point and say" page for tricky words and uses a strictly controlled text to introduce only previously learned letter sounds and words.v : Cross-Scheme Compatibility: Can be used alongside other popular reading schemes, as book-banded reading levels are provided for each title.

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Six extra-large fiction books (11.7 x 16.5 inches), crafted for classroom group reading. The books align with the Science of Reading, following the progression of Letters and Sounds through Phases 2 to 4. They offer an engaging, structured learning path, making education more captivating for young readers.Key Features : i : Six Extra-Large Books: Sized at 11.7 x 16.5 inches, these big books are perfect for classroom group reading, ensuring visibility for every student.ii : Science of Reading Aligned: These books are designed in accordance with the Science of Reading, providing a research-backed approach to literacy instruction.iii : Comprehensive Phases 2-4 Coverage: The set aligns perfectly with Letters and Sounds Phases 2 to 4, offering a structured learning path through multiple stages of phonics education.iv : Engaging Storytelling: Crafted to captivate young readers, these fiction books offer engaging stories that make learning more enjoyable.v : Structured Learning Path: Each book follows a structured progression, helping educators guide young readers smoothly through the complexities of early literacy.

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Continuing the excitement from your favorite tales in Set 1, this portion of Set 2 delves into 20 different letter patterns, emphasizing alternative vowel sounds. Designed especially for older, struggling readers, these Hi-Lo decodable books sustain the series' high-interest, age-appropriate adventures, featuring our diverse and relatable cast of teenage characters. Aligned with the Letters & Sounds Phase 5 (Vowel Sounds) curriculum, these readers offer a strictly controlled vocabulary, including the introduction of 'tricky words' only after they have been taught. Each book provides a week-by-week, text-based framework for practicing emerging reading skills, helping to build confidence in mastering the phonics code. The set is also compatible with other popular reading schemes, offering book-banded reading levels. This part of Set 2 includes 12 books at the Phase 5 level.Key Features : i : Emphasizes Vowel Sounds: This set delves into 20 different letter patterns, emphasizing alternative vowel sounds in alignment with Phase 5 of the Letters & Sounds curriculum.ii : Structured Progression: Each book's inside front cover shows the exact week-by-week progression, ensuring students are clear on their learning path.iii : User-Friendly Features: Includes a "Point and say" page for tricky words and utilizes strictly controlled text for effective learning.iv : Engaging Design: Bright, colorful illustrations make the reading experience more engaging, boosting confidence in struggling readers.v : Comprehensive 12-Book Set: This set includes 12 fiction readers, targeted for older, struggling readers, to guide them through the initial stages of reading mastery.

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Continuing the engaging narratives from Set 1, this part of Set 2 focuses on Phase 6 (Spelling) according to the Letters & Sounds program. Designed for older, struggling readers, these Hi-Lo decodable books continue to captivate with high-interest, age-appropriate stories and a familiar cast of diverse, teenage characters. The Phase 6 (Spelling) readers introduce a rich vocabulary that includes embedded words with suffixes. Each book follows a strictly controlled text, exposing students only to letter sounds and words they have previously learned, including the introduction of 'tricky words' only after they have been taught. These readers guide students week-by-week, offering a text-based context to consolidate emerging reading skills and boost confidence in mastering the phonics code. Compatible with other popular reading schemes, this portion of Set 2 provides book-banded reading levels and includes 12 books at the Phase 6 level.Key Features : i : Mastery of Spelling: This set introduces a rich vocabulary with embedded words containing suffixes, aligning with Phase 6 (Spelling) of the Letters & Sounds program.ii : Structured Progression: Each book's inside front cover shows the exact week-by-week progression, ensuring students are clear on their learning path.iii : User-Friendly Features: Includes a "Point and say" page for tricky words and utilizes strictly controlled text for effective learning.iv : Engaging Design: Bright, colorful illustrations make the reading experience more engaging, boosting confidence in struggling readers.v : Comprehensive 12-Book Set: This set includes 12 fiction readers, targeted for older, struggling readers, to guide them through the initial stages of reading mastery.

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Continuing the narrative from Set 1, Set 2 dives deeper into the world of The Beanies series. Aimed at older, struggling readers, these Hi-Lo decodable books continue to offer high-interest, age-appropriate stories featuring a diverse cast of relatable teenage characters. Phase 3 (Phonics) of this set is precisely structured to coincide with the Letters & Sounds program, introducing the next 22 letter sounds. With text that's strictly controlled to include only previously introduced letter sounds and 'tricky words', these readers provide a practical, text-based context for students to practice their emerging reading skills on a week-by-week basis. This focused approach is designed to build confidence in older, struggling readers as they continue to master the phonics code. Additionally, the set is compatible with other well-known reading schemes as it provides book-banded reading levels. The set includes 12 books at the Phase 3 level.Key Features : i : Introduces 22 New Letter Sounds: This Phase 3 set is specifically designed to introduce the next 22 letter sounds, aligning with the Letters & Sounds program.ii : Structured Progression: Each book's inside front cover shows the exact week-by-week progression, ensuring students are clear on their learning path.iii : User-Friendly Features: Includes a "Point and say" page for tricky words and utilizes strictly controlled text for effective learning.iv : Engaging Design: Bright, colorful illustrations make the reading experience more engaging, boosting confidence in struggling readers.v : Comprehensive 12-Book Set: This set includes 12 fiction readers, targeted for older, struggling readers, to guide them through the initial stages of reading mastery.

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