Trudi Strain Trueit
21) Video gaming
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English
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Video games have come a long way since Atari launched Pong back in 1971. The Innovation Library helps expose students to the important concept of innovation. With the pace of change in the video game industry, even the youngest student has seen the impact of innovation on games that they enjoy.
22) Christmas
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English
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Color photographs and simple text introduces readers to the traditions and festivities of Christmas.
23) Valentine's Day
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English
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Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to the traditions and festivities of Valentine's Day.
24) Easter
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English
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Learn about Easter eggs and try out a delicious recipe for an edible bird's nest. Kids discover the meaning of and pastimes associated with Easter. This title teaches children about traditions passed down through the ages and explores how Easter is celebrated today. Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and reader-friendly text, this series explores some of our best-known patriotic, religious, and...
25) Presidents' Day
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English
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The third Monday in February is a time to honor the presidents of the United States. This book discusses the origins of Presidents' Day and offers young readers creative ways to celebrate the fun of this patriotic day. Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and reader-friendly text, this series explores some of our best-known patriotic, religious, and traditional holidays-including the roots, traditions,...
26) What is poetry?
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English
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Introduces and offers examples of the main elements of poetry--including lines, rhythm, rhyme, form, and subject--and describes such genres as free verse, concrete poems, nursery rhymes, limericks, narrative poems, and haiku. --Publisher's description.
27) Animation
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English
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Somewhere along the way, something happened to give art that crucial kick that gave life to still images: motion. The art of animation, both hand-drawn and computer-animated, has a long and rich history spanning nearly a century of experimentation and innovation. This book helps students understand the role innovation has played in the development of animation industry.
29) Hanukkah
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English
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Learn about the menorah and try out a delicious recipe for latkes. Kids discover the meaning of and pastimes associated with Hanukkah. This title teaches children about traditions passed down through the ages and explores how Hanukkah is celebrated in America today. Celebrations in the United States are diverse and exciting. Through lively illustrations and reader-friendly text, this series explores some of our best-known patriotic, religious, and...
31) Squirrels
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Identify specific squirrel species. Explore their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses"--Provided by publisher.
32) The Vikings
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
Description
"Focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Viking civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology"--Provided by publisher.
33) Frogs and toads
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Series
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Identify specific frog and toad species. Explore their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses"--Provided by publisher.
34) Birds
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
Description
"Identify specific birds. Explore their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses"--Provided by publisher.
35) Massachusetts
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English
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Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the Bay State, Massachusetts, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.
36) Spiders
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
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English
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"Identify specific spiders. Explore their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses"--Provided by publisher.
39) Sharks
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Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2009
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English
Description
"A simple introduction to sharks using rebuses"--Provided by publisher.
40) Earth Day
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Series
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Childrens Press
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the origins, customs, and traditions of the environmentally-oriented Earth Day, which is celebrated by most nations around the world.