Katie Kawa
1) Diggers
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Introduces diggers and backhoes and describes the jobs they do.
2) Bulldozers
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A bulldozer uses its strong blade to push huge quantities of dirt, sand, and rubble. Beginning readers will discover many fascinating facts about bulldozers and the important role they play on a construction site. The book explores everything from the parts that make bulldozers work to the many jobs bulldozers can do. Bright photographs accompany accessible text to bring readers into the world of these mighty machines.
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Barack Obama: First African American President is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.
RI.1.8 and Literacy.
L.1.2. Beautiful photographs are paired with narrative nonfiction text, explaining the life and times of President Obama. A timeline is included. This book should be paired with "Meet President Obama" (9781448890583) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative...
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Using a fictionalized approach, readers follow one family's journey from the airport to the air, learning new words and fun facts with each turn of the page. Colorful illustrations and accessible text show readers how much fun it is to fly in an airplane. A picture glossary helps strengthen vocabulary skills and encourages deeper learning development.
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A farm is a very busy place, and beginning readers discover why with the story of one class's visit to a working farm. They learn fun facts about the food that we get from farms and the animals that call a farm their home. Using a fictionalized approach, readers discover all that this exciting place has to offer, including a trip to a pumpkin patch and a hayride. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow beginning readers to see for themselves...
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"Hillary Clinton's political career has included roles as First Lady, Senator, and presidential candidate. Her dedication to public service makes her a strong role model for young people looking to make their mark on the world in a positive way. Readers discover inspiring details about Clinton's life and work through engaging main text, detailed sidebars, and a timeline of her accomplishments. Full-color photographs and quotes from Clinton herself...
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"George Washington is unmistakably America s most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as America s first president. But Washington s life is full of fun facts that many still don t know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, there s much to discuss about one of America s most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving...
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"The story of Kennedy's presidency ends in tragedy, but his young life is full of amazing stories. From his strict upbringing in a house of nine children to meeting his future wife Jacqueline, Kennedy's life before he took office was as exciting as his presidency. Through engaging graphic elements and a thorough timeline, readers experience Kennedy's youth and rise to political power. From a house in Brookline, Massachusetts, to 1600 Pennsylvania...
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"Americans often have questions about what the president can and can't do, and many of these questions are answered in Article II of the US Constitution. From declaring war to appointing ambassadors and Supreme Court justices, the powers of the presidency are outlined in this helpful guide to the executive branch. The informative text connects the past and present using language from the Constitution explained in an accessible way and current examples...
13) Loaders
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Introduces loaders and describes the jobs they do.
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The Hershey Company has been selling chocolate and candies for more than a century. The story of the candy giant begins with the man who gave it is name: Milton Hershey. Born in rural Pennsylvania, Hershey spent years building a business whose sweet legacy continues to delight us today.
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"The fight for gender equality has its roots in the past, affects the lives of all people in the present, and will shape the future in important ways. However, before young people can begin to join the fight for gender equality, they first have to understand it. What is feminism? Why are women still fighting for equal pay for equal work? As readers discover the answers to these questions, they become more familiar with this newsworthy topic. Their...
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"Gender identity is a concept that young people are talking about in increasingly open ways, and they need resources to help them better understand this complex topic. This sensitive and age-appropriate overview of gender identity features helpful definitions and explanations, an introduction to the use of preferred pronouns, and tips for talking to both peers and adults about this topic. Fact boxes and graphic organizers supplement the carefully...
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"Young people in dance classes around the world look up to Misty Copeland. She's changed the way people define who can be a successful ballerina, and she's become a vocal ambassador for healthy body image and strengthening support for African Americans in the world of ballet. Readers discover her . . . story through age-appropriate main text that encourages them to use their own unique talents to make a difference in the world"--
18) I feel worried
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"Explains what causes anxiety and how to deal with it." --
19) I feel sad
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"Explains what causes sadness and how it can be overcome." --
20) I feel mad
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"Young readers discover the healthy and unhealthy ways we deal with feeling mad in this book." --