Anita Ganeri
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This book examines adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions, explaining what they are and how they are used. The text is accompanied by bright, colorful sentence diagrams designed to clarify basic grammatical concepts, while engaging photographs and eye-catching illustrations make the book visually appealing to young readers.
42) Indian Culture
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Indian Culture covers a vast array of subjects on Indian culture - from fine arts to ceremonies, from legends to the culture's global influence.
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This book examines verbs, explaining what they are and how they are used. The text is accompanied by bright, colorful sentence diagrams designed to clarify basic grammatical concepts, while engaging photographs and eye-catching illustrations make the book visually appealing to young readers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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They're tiny-but they're fierce! Thanks to weapons and defenses such as powerful venom (or just their ability to carry disease), some of Earth's smallest creatures can be its most deadly. In this detailed guide, readers will learn about how the most miniscule of animals-including the black widow spider, the poison dart frog, the blue-ringed octopus, and more-can be dangerous. Vital statistics features point out details about these fascinating animals,...
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This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the komodo dragon: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community's reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the komodo dragon's life and what makes it special or different.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Thousands of animal species all around the world go extinct or are at risk of dying out every year. This enlightening book offers insight on what can be done to help combat some of the dangers that these animals face. Easy-to-digest sections focus on specific animals that are at risk, from tigers to turtles, and explain what hazards they face and what is being done to try to protect them. Colorful photographs and high-interest content will attract...
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Join intrepid explorers Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel the globe exploring the world's most exciting habitats! This book looks at rainforests around the world such as those in the Amazon, West Africa and Sumatra, taking in a multitude of amazing animals, plants, and trees along the way.
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What is Uluru? What language is spoken in Australia? Where do koala bears live? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Australia through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
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Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Scotland! The book includes chapters on Scottish history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Edinburgh Castle and Loch Ness.
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This beautiful illustrated treasury presents an inspiring collection of 15 stories from around the world, retold by multi award-winning author Anita Ganeri.
Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, these fairy tales contain heroines that aren't reduced to being wives or witches! Instead they run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness,...
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Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: England! The book includes chapters on English history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Tower of London and Hadrian's Wall.
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A lively illustrated introduction to the countries of the world and the seven continents, this bright, playful atlas gives inquisitive readers just enough information to whet the appetite for exploration. Sprinkled with imagery that picks out a country's unique essence -like the giant squid and penguins of Antarctica, and a dragonfly-shaped kite from Vietnam's International Kit Festival-and trivia that informs, this atlas makes a great gift for curious...
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Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Ireland! The book includes chapters on Irish history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Blarney Castle and Great Blasket Island.
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Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Australia! The book includes chapters on Australian history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as Uluru and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: the United States of America! The book includes chapters on American history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Grand Canyon and the Empire State Building.
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People hold all kinds of beliefs. We may be Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, or Sikhs, or belong to other religions. Some people have non-religious beliefs. We can show what we believe by how we dress, what we eat, how we behave, and how we treat other people. What are your beliefs?
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Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating countries: Canada! The book includes chapters on Canadian history, geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of the most famous places of this unique country, such as the CN Tower and Niagara Falls.