Trisha James
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Weather is an important science concept at the early elementary level. Recognizing and identifying kinds of weather requires observational skills and certain vocabulary terms. This bright volume allows young meteorologists to correlate weather in carefully selected photographs with descriptive weather vocabulary, such as rainy, sunny, and foggy. It s never too early to tackle this essential STEM theme!
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"Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes observed to get back at an enemy. This . . . volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations like the potlatch as well as ceremonies important to Native Americans across...
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"The traditional clothing of Native Americans reveals much about the resources that were available to their ancestors, the climate in which they lived, their customs, and their creativity with textiles. This helpful guide to the clothing of several native peoples features different apparel worn by a variety of communities across America"--
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"Most Native American peoples today live in modern homes, but years ago, their ancestors lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on in modern times"--
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"Since ancient times, native peoples across America governed themselves with a tribal council or another system of government. Many developed constitutions to codify their laws as well. This important aspect of Native American history is carefully explained in this . . . book, which focuses on the governments of several Native American societies"--
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"Native Americans hunted, fished, farmed, gathered, and raised animals for food. Depending on where they lived, this meant one people's diet could be vastly different from another people's. . . Readers will . . . learn about the culinary dishes and traditions of a variety of native peoples across North America"--
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"Native American art encompasses a multitude of handicrafts, including rugs, baskets, pottery, and wood carvings. Creativity had no limits. Fortunately, many artifacts and remnants still exist that showcase the boundless ingenuity of past as well as modern-day Native American artists, many of whom continue the time-honored traditions of their people. This valuable volume, a support to cultural studies, highlights . . . artwork of various native peoples,...
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There are so many ways to travel, and now on-the-go readers can review the vocabulary of vehicles in this appealing and vibrant volume. Trains, airplanes, and even scooters are some of the fun modes of transportation featured. At-level text is paired with colorful photographs, and both aid readers in deciding, which way they would choose to travel to go any place fun!
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There are so many ways to travel, and now on-the-go readers can review the vocabulary of vehicles in this appealing and vibrant volume. Trains, airplanes, and even scooters are some of the fun modes of transportation featured. At-level text is paired with colorful photographs, and both aid readers in deciding which way they would choose to travel to go someplace fun!
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Everyone has their favorite places around the community, whether it's the library or the ice cream shop. In this attractive book, readers visit the important-and fun!-places found in many towns and cities, including the police station and the playground. Vocabulary is reinforced as readers consider what these places look like where they live and which they'd like to visit. Understanding community resources and workers are key parts of early elementary...
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Weather is an important science concept at the early elementary level. Recognizing and identifying kinds of weather requires observational skills and certain vocabulary terms. This bright volume allows young meteorologists to correlate weather in carefully selected photographs with descriptive weather vocabulary, such as rainy, sunny, and foggy. It's never too early to tackle this essential STEM theme!
12) Cattle and Oil
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Texas has long been associated with two main industries: cattle and oil. Learning about these businesses is valuable as their development coincides with the growth of the state of Texas, and a boon in America's economy as well. Additional features, such as an interactive reader response panel, make this topic a joy to explore.
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Everyone has their favorite places around the community, whether it's the library or the ice cream shop. In this attractive book, readers visit the important-and fun!-places found in many towns and cities, including the police station and the playground. Vocabulary is reinforced as readers consider what these places look like where they live and which they'd like to visit. Understanding community resources and workers are key parts of early elementary...