Joyce Jeffries
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Beginning readers explore the important concept of comparing and contrasting objects by weight in a way that is both fun and educational. Bright illustrations featuring cartoon dinosaurs accompany easy-to-follow text that introduces early learners to the distinction between "heavy" and "light." Readers will be, drawn to the colorful pages featuring dinosaurs interacting with common objects and animals in a way that clearly shows the difference between...
2) Black bears
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Black bears are the most common bears found in North America. Readers learn fun facts about these familiar bears through accessible main text, a detailed graphic organizer, and eye-catching fact boxes. These facts are presented alongside full-color photographs of black bears in their natural habitat. Readers explore common science curriculum topics, including life cycles and food chains, in an engaging way as they explore the lives of these beautiful...
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The essential concept of distance is, taught through an easy-to-follow narrative and illustrations featuring colorful dinosaurs. Beginning readers discover the difference between "near" and "far" with the help of this book's accessible text and vibrant cartoon dinosaurs, which are, shown interacting with common vocabulary words, including cars and horses. Strong picture-to-text correlation helps early learners enhance their vocabularies and understanding...
4) Meet the Vet
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When our pets are sick, we take them to the vet! Readers learn all about what these helpful community heroes do each day to make sure our cats and dogs stay safe in this exciting book filled with full-color photographs. Through the use of accessible text, early readers are introduced to many types of vets. From horse vets to small animal vets that take care of cats and dogs, readers explore the lives of the professionals that help take care of our...
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Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They'll discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe. Strong picture-to-text correlation aids in reading comprehension, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary and concepts...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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A teacher is a familiar figure in the lives of many readers, but readers discover new information about the hard work teachers do every day through achievable content. Beginning readers are introduced to a variety of teachers and the tools they use to help their students learn. Accessible text and a picture glossary allow readers to see for themselves what a teacher's job is like as they learn fun facts and build a stronger vocabulary with each turn...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Sapphires are known for their deep blue color, such as the color of the sapphire that famously sits at the center of Kate Middleton's engagement ring. However, sapphires can actually come in any color but red. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about sapphires as they explore engaging text and eye-catching fact boxes. They also examine vibrant photographs chosen to highlight the beauty of this popular gem. What is a star sapphire? The answer...
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Librarians love working with books, but people can find all kinds of things at the library! Beginning readers will learn all about life among the stacks in this engaging first concepts book. Readers discover how a library is organized and what kinds of things people can borrow from the library. They'll also find out where the name "librarian" comes from and learn all about lending with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. A picture...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Dads can teach us many things–from how to make a pizza to how to read! Readers follow along as a relatable narrator experiences the learning opportunities around every corner when they spend time with their dad. This engaging fictional story is told through accessible text that readers can explore on their own or with the help of an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop strong reading comprehension skills....
10) Caribou
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Caribou are often known by another name-reindeer! These huge animals are known for their massive northern migration in the summer months. Readers explore animal migrations, life cycles, and other important science curriculum topics as they learn about these huge creatures that call North America home. Eye-catching fact boxes accompany informative main text, helpful graphic organizers, and a map of where caribou are found in North America. Vibrant...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Snow, sledding, and hot cocoa can only mean one thing: Winter is here! This charming fiction title transports readers into a winter wonderland, where a relatable narrator explores the season. Readers meet the narrator's family and friends, who show how much fun it is to spend Winter with loved ones. Readers will enjoy this title's colorful illustrations and approachable text, which is perfect for young learners. By the end, readers will be counting...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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The concept of nationalism is often in the news, and it can be challenging to understand why it often leads to heated debates. However, it's important for people to think critically about nationalism and its effects. Readers are encouraged to do this as t
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Construction workers build our towns and cities! In this book, beginning readers will get to meet the community helpers who turn wood and metal into houses and schools. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers will meet roofers, pipe fitters, and other essential builders that make the places we call home. Full-color photographs depict people hard at work, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary...
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Not many people know that the first pilots took to the skies in hot air balloons. Today, professional pilots use fast jets and helicopters to get from place to place in style. Through the use of accessible text and colorful photographs, early readers will learn all about the people who soar high above their towns and cities every day, and will have fun exploring the cockpit of the world's fastest vehicles. A picture glossary helps reinforce essential...
15) Meet the Pilot
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Not many people know that the first pilots took to the skies in hot air balloons. Today, professional pilots use fast jets and helicopters to get from place to place in style. Through the use of accessible text and colorful photographs, early readers will learn all about the people who soar high above their towns and cities every day, and will have fun exploring the cockpit of the world's fastest vehicles. A picture glossary helps reinforce essential...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Arctic foxes have developed special adaptations that help them survive in the unwelcoming tundra. In the winter, their fur is white; in the summer, when the snow melts, they grow gray or brown fur. The furry bottoms of their feet and their large tails keep them warm all year round. Readers will enjoy discovering these and other facts about this marvelous animal. These facts enhance readers' understanding of common science curriculum topics. Stunning...
17) Near and Far
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The essential concept of distance is, taught through an easy-to-follow narrative and illustrations featuring colorful dinosaurs. Beginning readers discover the difference between "near" and "far" with the help of this book's accessible text and vibrant cartoon dinosaurs, which are, shown interacting with common vocabulary words, including cars and horses. Strong picture-to-text correlation helps early learners enhance their vocabularies and understanding...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Dads can teach us many things–from how to make a pizza to how to read! Readers follow along as a relatable narrator experiences the learning opportunities around every corner when they spend time with their dad. This engaging fictional story is told through accessible text that readers can explore on their own or with the help of an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop strong reading comprehension skills....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Dads can teach us many things–from how to make a pizza to how to read! Readers follow along as a relatable narrator experiences the learning opportunities around every corner when they spend time with their dad. This engaging fictional story is told through accessible text that readers can explore on their own or with the help of an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop strong reading comprehension skills....
20) Meet the Mayor
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Every mayor is different, but they all want to help make towns and cities better places to live! Beginning readers learn what mayors can do to help everyday citizens with the help of full-color photographs and accessible text. They'll discover how mayors help make laws, raise money for their towns and cities, and keep citizens safe. Strong picture-text correlation aids in reading comprehension, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary and concepts...