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There's a lot more to being a good leader than standing in front of a group and telling them what to do. Effective leadership includes communication skills, confidence, compassion, discipline, and the ability to connect with your audience. This guide discusses the characteristics a leader needs and suggests ways for readers to reach their goals. Readers will also understand why it's important to treat group members with respect and compassion,
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It may seem like there isn't much to be learned about vast, flat areas with no trees, but taking up more than one-third of Earth's land, plains are important parts of the planet. From size, locations, and relationship to other parts of the environment, this engaging guide helps readers learn all about plains. Colorful photographs show examples of plains and help readers learn to recognize them. Age-appropriate text offers a variety of information...
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Plateaus are sometimes called tablelands, which is a nickname that makes sense since plateaus have flat tops that often resemble the smooth surface of a table. Your readers will learn about these unique landforms, from how they form their signature flat tops to where they are found around the world. Accessible text is paired with eye-catching photographs, helping readers learn to identify these remarkable landforms, which is an important part of the...
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Your heart is a very busy machine! It beats all the time to ensure that all the other parts of your body get the blood and nutrients they need to function properly. Detailed diagrams help readers visualize the heart's structure and basic function. The book also discusses the role of the circulatory system, diseases of the heart, and more.
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Your muscles can allow you to move-to run, jump, dance, and do much more. But how exactly do they work? Readers will discover the answer to this question and much more inside this book. The age-appropriate text is paired with clear, labeled diagrams to give readers a well-rounded approach to understanding the human musculature system. The text also includes information about muscle injuries and physical fitness.
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Your lungs are constantly at work exchanging carbon dioxide created by your body with fresh oxygen from the air. We couldn't live without lungs! Readers will learn about the process of respiration with manageable text and labeled diagrams. Other topics include the respiratory system, the diaphragm, and diseases of the lungs.
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It's the first day of school, and its Haley's first time on a school bus. Haley is both nervous and excited about the new experience. Luckily, her big brother, Jacob, and the bus driver Ms. Lopez, are there to teach her all about the rules of the school bus. Young readers and listeners will follow along on the ride as Haley learns important rules, such as buckling up and not distracting the driver. The relatable characters are presented with manageable...
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It's the first day of school, and it's Haley's first time on a school bus. Haley is both nervous and excited about the new experience. Luckily, her big brother, Jacob, and the bus driver Ms. Lopez, are there to teach her all about the rules of the school bus. Young readers and listeners will follow along on the ride as Haley learns important rules, such as buckling up and not distracting the driver. The relatable characters are presented with manageable...
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Many people know that valleys are areas of low land, but they may be unaware of all the different kinds of valleys that exist and how they're formed. Readers will learn about valleys from an accessible narrative that introduces key earth science concepts. Vivid photographs show examples of valleys, helping readers learn to identify these landforms, which is an important part of the elementary social studies curriculum.
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It's the first day of school, and it's Haley's first time on a school bus. Haley is both nervous and excited about the new experience. Luckily, her big brother, Jacob, and the bus driver Ms. Lopez, are there to teach her all about the rules of the school bus. Young readers and listeners will follow along on the ride as Haley learns important rules, such as buckling up and not distracting the driver. The relatable characters are presented with manageable...
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Young readers and listeners alike will enjoy visiting a school library with the main character, Rashid. This story explains the importance of rules in the school library with manageable text, familiar situations, and adorable illustrations. The narrative covers several essential rules, including taking turns, respecting others, and cleaning up after yourself. Rashid and his classmates have fun and learn new things, all while following the rules of...
12) Rules in Class
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It's the first day of school! Abby is excited to meet her new teacher, Mr. Bauer, and learn all about her new classroom. The first day is a big day to learn the rules of the classroom. Readers and young listeners will follow along as Abby and her friends learn how to behave in class, while having fun. The gorgeous illustrations are paired with manageable text to make this narrative both an enjoyable read as well as a memorable learning experience....
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The equator is Earth's longest line of latitude, and it passes over numerous countries and many miles of ocean. It's always hot near the equator, and readers learn why inside this map-packed volume. Other topics include Earth's axis, rotation, and yearly trip around the sun and how these concepts affect the climate near the equator and around the world. The manageable text is paired with diagrams and colorful photographs, and the book ends with information...
15) Those Are Hills!
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Hills may seem like a fairly simple landform, but when you delve into the different types of hills that exist, how they're formed, and how they impact the world around them, there's much to be learned. This engaging guide offers a detailed summary of these fascinating features. Colorful photographs show a variety of different kinds of hills and help readers learn to identify the landforms when they see them. This volume's content reinforces science...
16) That's a Canyon!
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Many young readers have heard of canyons. Maybe they've even seen one on a family vacation or school trip. However, they may not understand what makes something a canyon or exactly how canyons are formed. Readers will learn to identify canyons and find out how, over many years, rushing rivers can cut through rock to create these breathtaking landforms. Manageable sections of text are paired with attention-grabbing photographs, ensuring that readers...
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Young readers and listeners alike will enjoy visiting a school library with the main character, Rashid. This book explains the importance of rules in the school library with manageable text, familiar situations, and adorable illustrations. The narrative covers several essential rules, including taking turns, respecting others, and cleaning up after yourself. Rashid and his classmates have fun and learn new things, all while following the rules of...
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Young readers and listeners alike will enjoy visiting a school library with the main character, Rashid. This book explains the importance of rules in the school library with manageable text, familiar situations, and adorable illustrations. The narrative covers several essential rules, including taking turns, respecting others, and cleaning up after yourself. Rashid and his classmates have fun and learn new things, all while following the rules of...
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In some areas, tall mountains make for quite striking landforms. With the help of this informative guide, readers won't have to scale the tallest peaks to learn all about these fascinating landforms. Age-appropriate text correlates closely with vibrant photographs, making it easy for readers to learn to identify mountains and differentiate them from similar landforms, such as hills. This engaging volume reinforces key science and social studies curricula...
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"Remember the Alamo!" is one of the most memorable and meaningful quotes from U.S. history, so memorable that we still study the battle to understand its significance to our lives today. Numerous primary sources about the Alamo transport readers into the past to learn about this momentous development in U.S. history. Documents written by Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Davy Crockett, and William Barret Travis help readers grasp the lasting significance...