Todd Ouren

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English

Description

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.

2) Valentine's Day

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Language

English

Description

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Valentine's Day.

3) Mexico ABCs: a book about the people and places of Mexico

Author

Heiman, Sarah

Language

English

Description

An alphabetical explanation of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Mexico. Includes directions for making crepe paper flowers and "Fun phrases in Spanish."

4) Lots of ladybugs!: counting by fives

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Language

English

Description

Introduces counting by fives by counting the number of spots on the shell of a ladybug. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

5) Hands down: counting by fives

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Language

English

Description

Introduces multiples of five with illustrations made from imprints of hands and fingers. Readers are invited to find numbers hidden in the illustrations.

6) The frog prince: a retelling of the Grimms' fairy tale

Author

Blair, Eric

Language

English

Description

An easy-to-read retelling of the classic tale of a beautiful princess who makes a promise to a frog which she does not intend to keep.

7) Starry arms: counting by fives

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Language

English

Description

Introduces multiples of five with illustrations featuring starfish. Readers are invited to find numbers hidden in the illustrations.

8) One big building: a counting book about construction

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English

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Description

A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

9) The star spangled banner

Author

Key, Francis Scott

Language

English

Formats

Description

A concise history of the national anthem, with the lyrics of the "Star Spangled Banner," music for piano and guitar chords, and a reproduction of Key's original manuscript.

10) Birthdays

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Language

English

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Description

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of birthdays.

11) Egypt ABCs: a book about the people and places of Egypt

Author

Heiman, Sarah

Language

English

Description

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Egypt.

12) On the launch pad: a counting book about rockets

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Language

English

Description

A countdown from twelve to one as a space shuttle awaits liftoff.

13) Christmas

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Language

English

Description

Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Christmas. This book discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Christmas.

14) Downhill fun: a counting book about winter

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Language

English

Description

Introduces the numbers from one to twelve as skiers, sledders, and snowboarders whiz down a snowy slope. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

15) From the garden: a counting book about growing food

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English

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Description

Introduces the numbers from one to twelve as family members pick a variety of vegetables from the garden. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

16) One giant splash: a counting book about the ocean

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English

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Description

Uses marine animals, such as twelve jellyfish and two seals, to count down from twelve to one.

17) Footprints in the snow: counting by twos

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Language

English

Description

Introduces multiples of two with illustrations that follow a set of footprints across a snowy landscape. Readers are invited to find numbers hidden in the illustrations.

18) Eggs and legs: counting by twos

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Language

English

Description