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Mallory McDonald books volume 2
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Summer is over and that can only mean one thing for eight-year-old Mallory McDonald (like the restaurant, but no relation)-she has to go back to school. But not just any school, a new school with all new kids in it. To make matters worse, her mom is going, too! She's the new music teacher, and Mallory can't think of anything that could...
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Mallory McDonald books volume 9
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It's summertime and the Wish Pond Road gang is getting ready to go to Camp Blue Lake. Mallory's not so sure she wants to go. What if she gets homesick or none of the other kids like her? Her best friends, Mary Ann and Joey, convince her how fun it will be to go swimming, boating, and roast marshmallows over a campfire. But when Mallory arrives at camp, nothing goes as planned. Will Mallory ever find a way to be a happy camper?
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It is fun to go to the grocery store. But you have to make a lot of smart choices. Look at your shopping list. Decide what to buy and how much to buy. Students will read about an educational trip to the grocery store as they are engaged in learning. With TIME For Kids content, this e-book features exact text-to-image relationships to help beginning readers develop their foundational literacy skills. Text features include a glossary and bold font to...
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This book teaches early readers about the many things that are found in a grocery store. Engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension and literacy skills and learn basic concepts. Featuring exciting TIME For Kids content, this full-color Spanish book will keep students engaged in reading and learning. Aligned to state and national standards, this text introduces students to simple informational text features including a glossary,...
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As the new kid at school, Jesse knows making friends will be hard. When he gets accepted by the kids sitting at the cool table at lunch, Jesse feels on top of the world. But that feeling doesn't last long when his new friends start pulling mean pranks on other students. Fifth grade students will enjoy this realistic fiction story that features full-color illustrations, compelling text, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary,...
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The ultimate kids' book about dogs, being good, being bad, and being yourself!
From the award-winning, critically acclaimed author of Petra.
Meet Buzz the dog.
He's such a good boy.
Buzz seems to have a perfect life .. .
and a lot of very well-behaved friends.
Buzz would never dream of being anything other than good.
Right, Buzz?
Buzz . . . ?
For anyone who has ever felt pressure to be "good" at the expense of their own self-expression, and...
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With our demanding modern schedules, it's all too easy to overlook introducing important social skills to our children. Learning basic etiquette and manners early, especially during childhood, can shape a child's character and greatly impact his or her life for the better. The EW Foundation's (EWF) vision is to teach, inspire, and motivate children to perform spontaneous acts of kindness and consideration. The benefits they receive from simple, good...
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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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Trips to the doctor help keep us healthy and strong, and English language learners see why in this engaging bilingual book. Readers meet the people who work in a doctor's office and see what happens during an annual checkup as this fictionalized account allows them to follow along on one child's visit. Through colorful illustrations and accessible text presented in both English and Latin-American Spanish, beginning readers discover that going to the...
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Dads can teach us many things–from how to make a pizza to how to read! Readers follow along as a relatable narrator experiences the learning opportunities around every corner when they spend time with their dad. This engaging fictional story is told through accessible text that readers can explore on their own or with the help of an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop strong reading comprehension skills....
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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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Chipper and the Unicycle is Chipper's second adventure. The story finds the eager young clown, Chipper, traveling the world in search of a new act to keep the crowds entertained...a unicycle seems like just the thing! He figures he can learn to ride the unicycle with no trouble at all, since he already can ride a bicycle. How hard could it be? But it's hard. After only one day of trying, Chipper takes the unicycle back to the store in frustration....
14) 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...
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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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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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English Mandarin (Chinese Simplified) bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Mandarin as their second language.
Many children dream of becoming superheroes. In this children's book, Ron and his best friend Maya go through a fun journey to become heroes. They learn important superhero rules which help them complete their first mission. They work together and help Maya's brother, learning new things about themselves. Do you...
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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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