Joanne Mattern
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Moss grows only on the north side of a tree. No two snowflakes are alike. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about Earth, weather, and the environment...
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In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Ben & Jerry's Homemade ice cream manufacturers, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Merrick, New York. Students can follow their success story from Greenfield's education at Oberlin College and Cohen's job at Highland Community School to their various jobs in between. Cohen and Greenfield's efforts to open their first...
5) Philippines
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The Philippines, a nation composed of thousands of islands, has a vibrant past. Readers learn what the country is like today, from its history to its festival traditions, culinary history, lifestyle, government, and economy.
6) BMX
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Updated for 2020. The book describes the thrilling sport of BMX racing and its riders and includes information on equipment, technique, and races.
11) Frogs and toads
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"Webbed feet. Slimy or dry. Lives on land or in water. Is it a frog or a toad? Look inside to learn how these cold-blooded animals are alike and how they differ."--
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"Sink your claws into some cat facts! Learn the history, behaviors, physical traits, and special characteristics of cat breeds including Siamese, Persian, American Shorthair, Abyssinian, Maine Coon, and many more. This guidebook gives cat lovers and owners an in-depth look at some furry feline friends. Charming photographs, fun facts, and hands-on pet care tips make this is the ultimate cat-alogue!"--
15) Crows
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to crows. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade."--
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In this title, unwrap the life of talented Hershey's chocolate creator, Milton Hershey! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted....
17) Thailand
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"Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia with many amazing sights. From high mountains to beautiful beaches to modern bustling cities, visitors will find a wealth of beauty in this ancient country. Through engaging photographs, fun sidebars, and quick facts, young readers will learn about every aspect of Thailand, from its history and politics to the country's arts, music, languages, and food. Readers will explore city streets and canals and find...
18) Twitter
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"Text and color illustrations explore Twitter, a social-networking service that allows users to post short messages that cannot be longer than 140 characters." --
19) Iran
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"Iran is a country with a long and at times troubling history. Its region was home to some of the earliest civilizations. This book examines what it is like to live in Iran today, from its history to its environment, leisure activities, and geography. Using colorful photographs sure to engage young readers, this is an excellent book to introduce young people to a different culture around the world." --
20) Even or odd?
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Updated for 2020, this math concept book engages young readers through simple text and photos as they discover the difference between odd and even.