Bobbie Kalman
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This concise overview of the seven continents explains to children what a continent is and what factors make each continent unique. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate maps accompany each brief examination of a continent. Topics include
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A community has many buildings and outdoor places. Children will be fascinated by this book, which identifies the places where people live, work, learn, and shop. Action-oriented photos also feature places that provide different services to the community such as police and fire stations, hospitals, and museums. Young readers will be able to connect these places to those in their own lives - especially the parks and playgrounds! Teacher's guide available....
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Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This amazing book introduces children to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as predator, prey, and camouflage. Fascinating photographs feature animals that can change color and those that have different shapes and patterns, so that they can blend in with their surroundings. A special section also features animals that do not need to hide. Sharp quills or bright...
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This exciting book takes readers on a tour of a busy school community. Colorful photographs feature children on their way to school, in their classrooms, and following school rules. Young readers will also learn about the jobs of teachers, librarians, and principals. An important and very relevant section teaches children how to stay healthy inside their school communities. Teacher's guide available.
13) Insect defenses
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Describes a variety of defenses insect species employ to protect themselves from predators, including camouflage, venom, and bad smells and tastes.
16) The railroad
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Describes the development of the railroad in North America and its influence on the settling of the West during the nineteenth century.
18) The wagon train
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Describes how pioneers set out across the United States and Canada in the nineteenth century looking for a better life in the West--the routes they took, the covered wagons they used, what they ate, the dangers they faced, and more.