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History · Social Studies

18th Century Clothing

The clothing of the eighteenth century was a colorful mix of fancy fashions from Europe and homemade threads created from wool, flax, and cotton. Young readers will learn about fashion, the… More →

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History · Social Studies

19th Century Clothing

Ready-made clothing was not always available to the settlers moving westward. Many people dyed, spun, and wove wool and flax to make the cloth from which they sewed their clothes. People… More →

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Concepts

A bath

Fun photographs of different animals taking a bath are the highlight of this entertaining book. Repetitive text structure and close picture-to-text match help children read along as they see… More →

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History · Social Studies

A Child's Day

John and his sister Emily live with their family in an early settler community. After rising at sun-up to do their chores on the farm and in the household, John and Emily's day begins with a More →

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History · Social Studies

A Colonial Town: Williamsburg

A Colonial Town: Williamsburg brings 18th century Williamsburg, Virginia to life for young readers. At a time when Virginia was a colony of England, children will witness its founding and… More →

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Health

Active Kids

Physical activity positively impacts the bodies, minds, and emotions of children, but unfortunately, most children are physically active only 15 minutes a day! Through fun, easy-to-follow… More →

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Life Science

A Koala is Not a Bear!

Did you know that the koala is not a bear? A relative of the kangaroo, this cuddly looking creature is actually a marsupial. Fun facts and full-color photos explain everything from koala… More →

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Health · Life Science

A Million Moves: Keeping Fit

Readers will learn the importance and benefits of regular physical activity in a healthy lifestyle. High school characters in this story learn routines for improving muscle strength and… More →

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Health · Social-Emotional Learning

Anxiety and Phobias

Anxiety disorders, such as phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder are the most common group of mental illnesses in the United States. Recent studies suggest eight percent… More →

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History · Social Studies

A One-Room School

Once an early settler community had established itself, its first priority was building a school. Students of all ages shared one teacher and the same four walls year after year. A One-Room… More →

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High Interest

Apache Helicopter Pilots

These army pilots fly the most demanding helicopter in existence, a machine so complex to operate that it's known as 'Riding the Dragon'. Only 3% of existing army helicopter pilots qualify to More →

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