Katie Kawa
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Beginning readers discover that it's normal to feel scared sometimes, and they learn that others can help us when we feel afraid. Using a fictionalized approach, this book presents young readers with the story of a relatable child on a stormy night. Darkness, thunder, and lightning are common fears for children, and this helpful book allows readers to see a child like them work through these fears with the help of a parent. Accessible text allows...
2) Diggers
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It's always fun to dig in the dirt, and one amazing machine takes that fun to a new level for beginning readers to discover. This book, teaches readers all about diggers, how they work, and how, they help, make life easier for people. Facts about the parts of diggers and the jobs they do are, presented through accessible text and colorful photographs, so even the youngest of readers can learn about these powerful digging machines.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The woman who has played Black Widow for more than 10 years has a devoted following of fans. This engaging and accessible biography is written with those fans in mind, as well as readers who are looking for a fun introduction to the world of superheroes. The achievable reading level makes this high-interest topic accessible for a wide variety of readers, and the full-color photographs appeal to readers who are interested in a look behind the scenes...
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Teeny, meek-seeming hamsters can travel up to 8-miles in one night in the wild. As pets, they provide hours of amusement. They run tirelessly on wheels, snoop around and move sawdust about the cage, and plump up their chubby cheeks with food morsels. From playtime to feeding time, readers learn how to take care of these popular pets.
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Tom Holland has been a superhero on the big screen for many years as the latest actor to bring Spider-Man to life. He's also been a hero to many in real life too. Readers discover this as they explore accessible biographical text and quote boxes featuring his own words. From his charitable work with his family to his openness about the importance of caring for your mental health, readers are able to see the many ways he makes a difference and are...
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Using a fictionalized approach, this bilingual book allows beginning readers to follow along as one relatable family discovers the fun of flight. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers are presented with a variety of fun facts about this common experience. A helpful picture glossary aids in vocabulary development, and colorful illustrations capture the excitement of a first airplane ride.
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A fire station is the place where firefighters prepare to do their jobs, and beginning readers discover what this busy place is like through a fictionalized approach, presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Early learners to follow along on one child's visit to a fire station and discover fun facts about firefighters and the equipment they use to help keep people safe. Accessible bilingual text is accompanied by a helpful picture...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Hershey Company has been selling chocolate and candies for more than a century. The story of the candy giant begins with the man who gave it is name: Milton Hershey. Born in rural Pennsylvania, Hershey spent years building a business whose sweet legacy continues to delight us today. Readers will love reading Hershey's life story and discovering his influence on the time in which he lived. Written to support elementary social studies curricula,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Some people are so famous they need only one name. Beyonce has achieved this level of fame through her music career, her acting roles, and her activism. Her music has become a powerful form of representation for women of color. Readers will discover this aspect of her life and career in great detail as they discover what makes her a role model for many people around the world. Full-color photographs, age-appropriate quote boxes, and graphic organizers...
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Technology can change the world in important ways, and Elon Musk is an innovator whose ideas are already making a difference in the lives of many people. From space travel to electric cars, Musk's many technological advancements are highlighted in this accessible look at his life and work. As readers explore fascinating biographical text, informative quotes, and full-color photographs, they will be inspired to think about technology topics in a new...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Taylor Swift first made a name for herself by writing love songs. However, she's become more outspoken in both her music and her public statements concerning feminism, political issues, and her place as a woman in the music industry. This change in her life and her music is documented in an age-appropriate narrative that is supplemented with quote boxes featuring empowering words from this famous singer. Vibrant and informative design elements include...
13) I Feel Sad
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There are many things in life that can make us feel sad, but sadness does not have to last forever. Beginning readers explore a healthy way to deal with feelings of sadness through the use of a fictional approach to a common childhood experience. They follow along as friends say goodbye when one of them moves to a new town. With the help of accessible text and a useful picture glossary, young readers discover how feelings of sadness can change to...
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Diggers, as their name would suggest, are machines built especially for digging deep into the Earth. In this bilingual book, English language learners discover how diggers work and what kind of work they do. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, this book explains the parts that diggers use to help them do their jobs-from taking down old homes to breaking rocks. Readers find additional excitement in...
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From the earliest days of her career, Lady Gaga has used her music to inspire people to love themselves for who they are. Your readers will discover the years of bullying that pushed Lady Gaga to become a force for positivity and inclusivity in show business. They'll see how musicians can create songs that really do make a difference in people's lives. The insightful biographical text and quotes from Lady Gaga highlight the ways she's used her fame...
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When JoJo Siwa came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community on social media, she made a difference in the lives of many young people struggling with their identity in secret. Her openness and bravery have inspired many people, especially those who have followed her career as a dancer, singer, and social media celebrity who's especially known for her presence on YouTube. Readers discover the basic biographical facts of her life, alongside quote boxes...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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No matter how many times sightings of Bigfoot have been discredited, this legend won't be debunked. Diehard believers in the apelike beast take this as support that something is out there that doesn't want to be found! Readers are invited along on the journey to track down Bigfoot. They'll learn about some of the most famous encounters, photographic and video evidence, and recent theories. Armed with facts and lore, they can decide for themselves...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Black Panther is one of the most popular superhero films of all time, and its massive success helped its star become a household name. How did Chadwick Boseman get cast as this groundbreaking hero, and how did he prepare for this role? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through simple text written at an achievable level for readers at a variety of ages. Full-color photographs of Boseman at work and on the red carpet are presented...
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Trips to the doctor help keep us healthy and strong, and English language learners see why in this engaging bilingual book. Readers meet the people who work in a doctor's office and see what happens during an annual checkup as this fictionalized account allows them to follow along on one child's visit. Through colorful illustrations and accessible text presented in both English and Latin-American Spanish, beginning readers discover that going to the...
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Did you know that the first electric car was invented before 1900? Readers find this and other facts about electricity in this educational and enjoyable guide to the energy that powers so much of our world. As readers explore 20 fun facts presented in clear and concise text, they chart the development of electricity-from its discovery through Thomas Edison's electric lights all the way to the electric vehicles of today. These shocking facts are presented...