Sarah Machajewski
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"The Constitution of the United States is arguably the most influential document in our nation's history. In this illuminating text, readers will study sources of information about the Constitution. In doing so, readers will learn how to identify reliable and unreliable sources, interpret primary sources, and consider how certain sources may be biased or interpret the same information differently. This book stimulates critical thinking by encouraging...
65) Cockroaches
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See past the cockroach's disgusting reputation and learn how its adaptations have allowed it to survive on a changing planet. Fact boxes and images show how neat (and gross) these creatures can be.
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These killer spiders don t like to be bothered, and most people will gladly keep their distance. When they do get close to humans, however, it can be very dangerous. A brown recluse bite is full of venom and needs immediate medical attention. This book is full of facts about these fierce arachnids, how they live, and what to do if you find yourself face-to-face with the feared brown recluse. Readers will also discover how the changing climate on Earth...
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"How do historians know what they know about the Thirteen Colonies? Readers will learn that and more in this thorough book about interpreting data. They'll investigate how data was collected during the colonial period, the manner in which it was recorded and preserved, and how historians have used that data to deduce what we understand about life in the colonies. Readers are urged to apply this knowledge to their own analysis of historical data"--...
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Prefixes and suffixes are the building blocks of more complex words that young readers begin to encounter as they move up in grade level. This age-appropriate text teaches readers how to recognize words and decipher unfamiliar ones, an essential word analysis skill. Students will learn how to build complex words using prefixes and suffixes, and will delight seeing how their vocabulary grows with each newly created word. Helpful language charts, a...