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1) Orcas
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Take a leap! Learn about powerful orcas through narrative nonfiction, fun facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!
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Learn all about the curiously shaped hammerhead shark. Young readers go under the sea to find out about this shark's physical characteristics, hunting habits, and young life. All information is presented in easy-to-understand text paired with full-color photographs. 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. Cody Koala is an imprint...
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"Ash rained down like burning snowflakes. There was nowhere to run and hide for the residents of Pompeii after Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE. Follow along with the true story of a doomed city pummeled with pumice and molten rock. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
6) Clownfish
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Buddy up! Learn about clownfish and their sea anemone friends through narrative nonfiction, fun facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!
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"From people buying food at a market, to animals chowing down on some tasty grass, we rely on plants for food to live and grow. So how do plants get their food? Photosynthesis! Plants make their own food from a few simple things around them. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants"--
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"The inspiring tale of a seamstress-turned-scientist who invented the world's first aquarium at a time w\hen women in STEM were startlingly rare."--
Jeanne Villepreux-Power lived in France. She was a scientist, a seamstress, and an artist. She invented the world's first aquarium when she became interested in the creatures of the sea, and had to figure out a way to bring the ocean into her home so she could examine them more carefully. -- adapted...
10) Farm animals
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"This early encyclopedia introduces readers to many different animals found on farms throughout the world. From large water buffalos to vocal chickens, each animal is special in its own way. This book highlights each farm animal's appearance, where it lives, and its significance on a farm. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint...
14) Monster trucks
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Crush! Learn how monster trucks get the job done through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!
15) A tractor's day
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"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the different jobs a tractor has. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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"In this light, whimsical narrative, young readers learn how Franklin came to be a rebel, beginning with his childhood lesson in street smarts when he buys a whistle at an inflated price. Franklin is a defiant boy who runs away from his apprenticeship, and while he becomes a deep thinker, a brilliant scientist, and a persuasive writer when he grows up, he never loses that spark. As a community leader who tries his best to promote peace and unity both...
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"World War I neared its end in 1918, but another kind of devastation soon replaced the horrors of the battlefield. A deadly virus quickly spread, killing millions of people by the end of 1920. Follow along with the true story of a doomed pandemic that changed public health forever. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
18) Front loaders
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Load! Learn how front loaders get the job done through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!
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"Many plants need help to carry their seeds away so they can grow into healthy plants. Some seeds flutter in the wind, others float away in water. And some seeds rely on hungry animals pooping them out after a nice meal. Plants have fun and sometimes gross ways to scatter their seeds. Engaging photos and lively text bring an exciting look at the world of plants"--
20) A backhoe's day
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"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about a backhoe's daily jobs. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."--