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IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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From the British and our Constitution that replaced their rule, to Yellowstone Park and Zane Grey's stories of the west, "A is for America" is a sweeping tribute to all we know and love about our country. With delightful poems that beg to be read aloud, and expository text to broaden a student's horizons, this American alphabet will make you fall in love with the United States over and over again. Bright, beautifully detailed illustrations from
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Whether sharing the stories of Anne of Green Gables and Terry Fox, or revealing Canada's importance in growing grain that feeds the world, 'M is for Maple' is a shining tribute to Canada. From British Columbia to Newfoundland, this Canadian alphabet book shares our nation's symbols, history, people and culture. In clever rhymes and informative text, author Mike Ulmer shares the unique details of Canada. Illustrator Melanie Rose has captured the beauty...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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A passport and rhyming text celebrate the author's adventures discovering differences as well as similarities, from "A" for the variety of animals that populate the planet to "Z" for the time zones that mark the days around the world.
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Winding its way like a long dragon through 4,000 miles of mountains, desert, and grasslands, The Great Wall of China was built entirely by hand, taking hundreds of years and millions of workers to complete. That's just one of the myriad wonders of China children will discover in this far-reaching book. 'D is for Dancing Dragon' brings China's history and culture alive by describing its unique customs, art works, music, foods, geography and wildlife....
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Judo, origami, sushi - with just a few words an immediate landscape is conjured: the country of Japan. In K is for Kabuki: A Japan Alphabet, young readers are invited to travel to faraway Japan and explore its rich history, traditions, and role in today's world. Evocative artwork captures the spirit of each letter topic. O is for Origami A paper frog, a paper tree, a paper sunflower just for me, a paper fox, a paper shrew, a paper tiger just for you....
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What country is made up of 95 islands, invented the game of golf, and raised a warrior worthy of the name 'Braveheart'? Welcome to Scotland! In B is for Bagpipes: A Scotland Alphabet, Scottish native Eve Begley Kiehm gives an A-Z tour of the country that may be small in size but a giant in history and rich in tradition. Kick up your heels at a Highland dance, visit the statue of Greyfriar's Bobby as he stands guard near his master's grave, and finally...
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Located in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic, the Nordic Countries/Territories are comprised of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Aland. And while they may share a region and some traditions, each has its own distinct geography, history, and heritage. Explore Greenland where, contrary to its name, more than 80 percent of the land is covered by an ice cap. It is home to the polar bear, as well as walrus,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Australia is a continent, but it's an island, too. Originally founded as a penal colony, Australia has long been known for its contrasts. Accompanied by vibrant colorful artwork, D Is for Down Under: An Australia Alphabet captures the spirit of this proud country and its many treasures, natural and man-made. Visit spectacular Sydney Harbor, try your hand as a jackaroo working a sheep station, or just sit back and enjoy a Vegemite sandwich. Below the...
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Discover Planet Ocean The World Beneath volume 10
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Explore the waters of the Channel Islands off the coast of California, where the cold California Current and the abundant sunshine combine to grow the largest seaweed in the world, home to a glorious variety of marine life.
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Discover Planet Ocean The World Beneath volume 11
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A land of astonishing abundance, Costa Rica is said to be home to five percent of the Earth’s bio-diversity, and twenty-seven percent of its lands are protected forest and reserves. Nutrients from the richly fertile forests make their way to the sea, where they combine with the ocean currents to support a remarkable array of marine life. In a dive off the Catalina Islands, we see a variety of rays. And we observe the amazing occasion of the olive...
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Discover Planet Ocean The World Beneath volume 13
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Explore the spectacular variety of marine life supported by the four great currents of the North Pacific Ocean, from the smallest zooplankton to immense humpback whales.
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Discover Planet Ocean The World Beneath volume 12
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Survey the distinctive cultures and lifestyles of the people affected by the great Pacific Ocean currents. Discover how the societies have adapted to the ocean's great bounty in ways both traditional and modern.
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