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"Goldfish can be a variety of vivid colors and they are easy to care for, so they can make great first pets for kids. Early readers who are interested in these fascinating and low-maintenance pets will learn about the key ideas of caring for them, including what they eat, cleaning their tanks, and water maintenance. Full-color photos enhance the simple text that is thoughtfully written with early readers in mind. This title also includes a glossary...
2) My pet dog
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"With their playfulness, loyalty, and affectionate demeanors, dogs are beloved pets worldwide. Whether students already have a dog or dream of having one, this engaging book is sure to capture their interest with informational text carefully tailored to beginning readers. Full color photographs and adept text-to-photo correlation help students comprehend the key ideas of dog ownership, such as what they eat and tricks they can learn. A complete glossary...
3) My pet cat
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"With their comforting purrs, curious dispositions, and useful mouse-hunting skills, cats are known to make wonderful pets. This title aims to help young children who have a pet cat-or dream of having one in the future-learn about what it entails while enhancing their reading skills. It offers full-color photographs and a dynamic design to compliment the language that is carefully crafted for Kindergarten-level readers. Additionally, there is a glossary...
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"With their small, fluffy bodies and gentle nature, hamsters are popular pets. Children who have hamsters or are making a plan to get one will learn key ideas about caring from them with this engaging title. The simple text is tactfully written for beginning readers. Hamster care concepts include what to feed them, their size, and how to pick out the perfect cage. Captivating full-color photographs of adorable hamsters and their behaviors will keep...
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Scientists consider Tyrannosaurus rex the king of dinosaurs, and readers will find out exactly why in this exciting book. With amazing color illustrations showing the fierce Tyrannosaurus rex hunting and eating on two legs, readers will see just how powerful and scary this prehistoric creature was. With razor-sharp teeth and more than 40 feet long, readers will be happy the T-rex lived long ago and isn't around to snack on anything today.
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"Many enjoy having parakeets as pets with their bright feathers and ability to be trained. Early readers who are interested in learning about having one of these beautiful and intelligent birds as a pet can learn key details about caring for them with this compelling title. The text is thoughtfully written with beginning readers in mind. It covers a parakeet's recommended diet, housing, and tips for hand taming them. Additionally, it features full-color...
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"To us, it certainly looks like the moon is changing shape. Yet, astronauts can see quite clearly that it's not! What's actually happening when we see transformations in the moon's form is explained clearly in this appealing book. Terms such as full moon, new moon, and many others are woven into the accessible explanations. Clear diagrams and vivid photographs enhance valuable space science information"--
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Dolphins and porpoises look very similar, but while these mammals share some features they aren't even in the same family. From tooth and jaw shape to the way they chat with one another, these amazing ocean animals are unique in many ways. It may be tough to tell them apart when catching a glimpse of a fin or nose in the water, but this book offers a closer look, transforming readers into dolphin and porpoise experts in no time.
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Porcupines are brown, prickly, and climb trees. Readers explore life in a group of porcupines inside the pages of this educational and enjoyable book. When a group of porcupines gets together, they're called a prickle. Porcupines often have a bad reputation as dangerous creatures, but they usually just want to be, left alone. Thanks to numerous eye-catching photographs, readers get closer to porcupines than ever before. They also learn fascinating...
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"There are mysterious droppings in the attic! Is it mouse poop or bat poop? In this appealing and educational book, readers are the detectives. They'll uncover clues about the identity of the animal in the attic while learning more about mice and bats, including what they eat and some of their behaviors. They'll apply their knowledge and discover the culprit, all while learning some key elementary science concepts"--
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"Rainbows are those rare phenomena that make people stop and appreciate the beauty of nature. Why and how they appear are the high-interest topics of this accessible book. While readers will be captivated by beautiful color photographs of rainbows, they'll also be intrigued by the properties of light that make such a display possible. A concluding diagram reinforces their comprehension of the key concepts, which relate closely to elementary science...
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With easy to understand information and fun facts scattered throughout the text, readers will learn everything they need to know about hibernation, from how animals prepare to what happens when they sleep. Full-color photographs accompany the text and give readers a glimpse into the hibernators' natural environments. A colorful infographic reinforces the information, delighting readers with its additional learning opportunity.
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"Yes, the changing colors of leaves signal the coming of fall, but why do they change? Is it the cold, the amount of sunlight . . . young naturalists need to know! This engaging book reveals the science behind the colorful leaves we see falling to the earth each year. Scientific vocabulary and spectacular photographs support up-and-coming scientists' understanding as they learn about the natural processes at work, not just in autumn, but all year...
17) Harvesters
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After the crops are grown, it's harvest time. On large farms, this is a huge job. Luckily, there are some huge machines to help out. Harvesters are devices that pick crops and sometimes even sort the parts of the plant we use from those we don't. Readers will enjoy learning about these ingenious farm machines almost as much as they'll love seeing them at work in the field in the bright photos of this fun volume.
18) A penguin colony
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Life in the Southern Hemisphere is bitterly cold for most penguins, but they don't seem to mind. Most penguins live in large colonies on the coast of Antarctica or on nearby islands. Readers explore penguin colonies for themselves, learning fun facts about these beautiful birds with the help of accessible text. Readers learn how penguin families work together to feed their young and keep them warm. A helpful graphic organizer aids in reader understanding....
19) Name that bug!
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"One of the easiest ways to tell what animal group a bug belongs in is to count its legs. However, there are many other interesting bug body parts that give clues as to what kind of living thing it is. Readers learn all about insects and arachnids in a fun format in which they're shown a close-up photograph and given a few facts about the pictured creature. The answer is revealed on the following pages. Wings, legs, mouths, and exoskeletons are shown...
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Peanut allergies can be very serious. Theyŕe the most common food allergy to cause anaphylaxis in children. There is a blood test and a skin prick test to confirm a peanut allergy, but no cure. The only way to avoid a reaction is to stay away from peanuts altogether. Readers learn the potential severity of peanut allergies and the symptoms one might experience. Full-color images alert them to food packaging labels and the possibility of peanuts on...