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Readers tag along with young Rose and her father as she takes her very first trip to a big city. Traveling from her small hometown by train, Rose is constantly surprised and thrilled to see new sights, such as tall skyscrapers, crowds of people, and lots of traffic. Other new experiences include a trip to a museum and an acrobatic show in the park. The adorable, colorful illustrations are sure to attract young readers and listeners alike. Readers...
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Beginning readers discover the answer to how money goes from a piggy bank to a bank vault, and many more in this book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book teaches young readers about how a bank works, through the story of one child's visit. Readers see how they can, save their own money at the bank with the help of a friendly teller. Featuring easy-to-follow language and colorful illustrations, this book makes an everyday experience exciting...
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Noah is a young boy who's never been to a beach. Readers join Noah and his good friend Will as they spend a day in the sun and sand. Will shows Noah the best ways to have fun at the beach, and shows him how to splash in the waves and build a sandcastle. Emerging readers and young listeners alike will enjoy this amusing narrative of exploration. Gorgeous, sunny illustrations are sure to draw readers' attention and aid in reader comprehension.
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Readers will learn the importance of patience and persistence in Winning By Waiting. This title includes full-color photographs, vocabulary, comprehension and extension activities, and more to enhance readers' comprehension and application skills. The Social Skills series helps young readers learn how to handle the many different situations they'll face as they grow. Each 24-page book features real-world examples, tips, and more to help teach everything...
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Delve into the captivating world of a three-year-old as he navigates the bewildering realm of adults in Kinderbarton. In this heartwarming tale, Stephen Barton, a typical toddler with a vivid imagination, observes the humorous and unpredictable actions of grown-ups. Expecting the world to align with his own understanding, Stephen's playtime adventures can take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to tears.
Living with his parents and older sister,...
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It begins with Lily navigating boys who are striving for her attention. Lily, however, doesn't show them any interest because unlike some of the other ninth-grade girls, including her best friend, Hadley, Lily isn't allowed to date until she turns sixteen.
During her sophomore year, things get a little more complicated for Lily. She gets invited to the senior prom by J.R., her other best friend and football star. But she is fifteen and the...
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Arabic is a difficult language to learn because of its many obscure grammatical rules, which are fairly easy to mess up--even for native speakers. While it's easy for non-native speakers to get overwhelmed by confusing grammar rules, in this book, we'll provide you with tips that will help you understand the rules more easily and give you lots of practice with the tricky grammar of Arabic grammar. Starting with the basic rules of Arabic grammar "structure...
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La producción de ensayos es una práctica académica exigida a docentes y alumnos, lo que amerita conocer estrategias de escritura que la orienten para el logro de mejores resultados en la transmisión de sentidos mediante este género discursivo.
Leer ensayos es desentrañar críticamente tanto el propósito del escrito cuanto el contexto social, histórico y espacio-temporal concretos en el que ha sido producido. Aprender a leer y escribir ensayos...
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A bank is an important place in a community, and English language learners discover why in this bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book explains how banks work through the engaging story of one child's visit. Easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish helps beginning readers learn about saving their own money at their local bank. Colorful illustrations guide them through this fun and educational...
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Chipper the Clown tells the story of a man who remembers his childhood dreams of only wanting to make people laugh. So he packs up his things and goes off to join the circus as a clown. Then he is embarrassed when he finds out he isn't good at it. Nobody thinks he's funny. Who ever heard of a clown in a pinstriped suit? So what will Chipper do? He turns to the older, more experienced clowns for some good advice. This story is about the benefits of...
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Recognizing our own strengths is not always easy. This is very true for Nelephant, who is an adorable stuffed elephant who isn't quite sure what she likes to do-or even what her name is at first! However, with the help of a group of fuzzy friends, she learns about identity and shares what makes her special. This delightfully illustrated story reinforces essential social emotional learning concepts, including self-awareness, recognizing one's strengths,...
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Este libro está destinado a profesionales y especialistas que necesitan escribir artículos científicos, pero también a estudiantes y graduados que deben conocer las particularidades del discurso académico. Los temas que trata teóricamente resultan ilustrados por una gran cantidad de ejemplos reales. Cada capítulo, además, ofrece una serie de ejercicios con su correspondiente clave de resolución.
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Japanese English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Japanese as their second language.
Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!
94) The Big Swim
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When Ethan arrives at summer camp for the first time, he has just three modest goals. First, to survive. Second, not to be hated. Third, not to be the worst at anything. But these goals turn out to be relatively easy to achieve. Instead, his real challenge comes in the form of a new cabin mate. Zachary arrives at camp late, surrounded by a cloud of rumors, and Ethan finds himself intrigued and somehow envious of the new arrival. Zach doesn't seem...
95) The New Kid
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Sam starts at a new school and is afraid he won't fit in. In this fictional narrative, colorful illustrations will help readers follow along as students learn the importance of acceptance and to respect each other. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title We Respect Our Classmates.
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Using a fictionalized approach to this common childhood experience, beginning readers and English language learners are guided through a basic dental exam. Readers discover how dentists keep our teeth healthy and clean. Accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the process in a way that is both relatable and entertaining, and bright illustrations are sure to captivate young readers with every turn of the...
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Readers tag along with young Rose and her father as she takes her very first trip to a big city. Traveling from her small hometown by train, Rose is constantly surprised and thrilled to see new sights, such as tall skyscrapers, crowds of people, and lots of traffic. Other new experiences include a trip to a museum and an acrobatic show in the park. The adorable, colorful illustrations are sure to attract young readers and listeners alike. Readers...
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English language learners will be eager to explore their libraries after reading this bilingual book. Using a fictionalized approach, this book allows beginning readers to discover the library through the eyes of a child, including meeting the librarian and using a library card. Bright illustrations and easy-to-follow text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish explains the most important parts of a visit to the library in an...
99) Making It Happen
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Have you ever made a goal? A goal is something you want to do or learn. To reach it, you have to work hard and not give up. When we choose to stick with our goals, we are Making It Happen! It's all part of understanding My Feelings, My Choices.
100) Helping as a Mentor
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This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help as a mentor, from giving advice to offering new experiences, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades...
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