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Just after World War II, the people of McCall, Idaho, found themselves with a problem on their hands. McCall was a lovely resort community in Idaho's backcountry with mountain views, a sparkling lake, and plenty of forests. People rushed to build roads and homes there to enjoy the year-round outdoor activities. It was a beautiful place to live. And not just for humans. For centuries, beavers had made the region their home. But what's good for beavers...
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You might know that tigers are the largest of the big cats, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible predators! Discover why tigers have stripes, what makes them stick out their tongue, and how they can survive in habitats ranging from snowy Siberia to the tropical rainforest of Indonesia. You'll also discover what it takes to become a tiger zoologist--including learning how to track a tiger using its paw prints! Filled with simple...
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Inspired by the authors experience, this stunning novel in verse, sequel to the award-winning #1 bestseller Inside Out and Back Again, picks up two years after Ha and her family arrive in Alabama as refugees from the Vietnam War, and Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca said "is a gorgeous book about upheaval, the strength of family, and fiercely reaching for the future." Two years ago, Ha and her family arrived in Alabama as refugees from the Vietnam...
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"Mina was feeling sorry for herself. She always seemed to notice the good things that others had, but she didn't. One day, her family decided to make a gratitude jar, and things began to change. Soon the family discovers the power of gratitude and appreciation for life's simple things"--
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A long time ago, hundreds of birds lived on the Cangwu Mountain where they experienced four distinct seasons. Among them, there is a very unnoticeable brown bird called Phoenix. All birds except Phoenix fly to the largest lake in the mountain every day. They comb their feathers by the lake and compete to see whose feathers are more beautiful. Phoenix doesn't like to attend such gatherings; instead, she collects food quietly to get ready for the winter....
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Three monks live together at a small temple at the top of a mountain: a young monk, a skinny monk, and a fat monk. Three people means three pairs of hands to share the work--right? But it's not that simple. The young monk is happy to do all the work when he lives alone, hauling water up the mountain every day. But it gets harder to figure out who is responsible for this chore once his two new friends arrive. When nobody wants to fetch the water, all...
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Batcat loves being all alone in their home on Spooky Island, spending time playing videogames and watching TV. But, when they find themself being haunted by an annoying, ice cream-stealing ghost, they visit the local Island Witch for a spell to remove their ghostly guest permanently.
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Los plátanos son la comida favorita de Yesenia. Pueden ser dulces y azucarados o salados y sabrosos. Y son parte de casi todas las comidas que prepara su familia dominicana. Pasa por su apartamento y descubre por qué los plátanos van con todo, ¡especialmente con el amor!
"Yesenia introduces readers to her favorite food--plátanos--which go with everything, especially love, in this ode to the star of Dominican cuisine"--
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When a man brings to a remote village two burros, Alfa and Beto, loaded with books the children can borrow, Ana's excitement leads her to write a book of her own as she waits for the Biblioburro to return. Includes glossary of Spanish terms and a note on the true story of Columbia's Biblioburro and mobile libraries in other countries.
Ana ama las historias. Pero en su pequeño pueblo, hay pocos libros y ella ya los ha leído todos. Una mañana,...
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"Willow es tímida. MUY tímida. Su hogar está en un buzón abandonado, y prefiere quedarse en casa. Afuera, los niños gritan y las pelotas de fútbol rebotan, los árboles parecen monstruous, y la lluvia es ruidosa en una manera escalofriante. Es mucho más agradable quedarse en casa dibujando. Pero entonces un niño echa una carta en el buzón de Willow: es una nota a la luna, en la que le pide un favor especial. Willow sabe que, si...
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Kids will develop fundamental reading and writing skills as they learn letters, sight words, and more with interactive challenges and books. - Learn to recognize letters and words - Develop basic phonic skills - Practice spelling - Trace and write letters
ABC POP! is a fun app for helping children develop basic literacy skills. It is a great way to learn, explore and practice letters, their symbols and names while playing a fun bubble popping game....
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Kids will be propelled into early literacy learning while building a strong knowledge of letters, phonics, vocabulary, and more. - Learn important sight words - Develop phonetic awareness - Practice spelling - Read along with animated storybooks
With three games to choose from that use bulldozers, yarders, and cranes, Kids Trucks: Alphabet Games works on letter recognition in a way that is fun and easy for preschoolers and children to enjoy!
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The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to...