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Come with Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit as they learn how books are organized by fiction and nonfiction, how to use call numbers and the Dewey Decimal System, and how to search using a library catalog. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their local library. Follow Stewart and Opal's adventures...
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Follow Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit as they learn how to get a library card, how to check out books at the circulation counter, and how to use a self-checkout station, and discover the concepts of due dates, fines, and limits on materials with them. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their...
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Follow Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit as they take a tour of their public library, learning what materials are generally available, how materials are organized, what services libraries offer, how to behave in a library, and how to ask a librarian for help. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their...
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Learn from Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit how to protect library materials and what to do if an item is damaged. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their local library. Follow Stewart and Opal's adventures as they learn all about libraries. Read along as they tour the library, use the catalog...
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Learn along with Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit how to find, check out, and return e-books from a library using an e-reader. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their local library. Follow Stewart and Opal's adventures as they learn all about libraries. Read along as they tour the library, use...
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Watch as Opal Owl and Stew Rabbit learn to use search engines to find information online, evaluate online resources, and discover the difference between fact and opinion. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites Stewart Rabbit and Opal Owl love their local library. Follow Stewart and Opal's adventures as they learn all about...
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How do dinosaurs pay their bills? With Tyrannosaurus checks! What should you do if a dinosaur sneezes? Why, get out of the way, of course! These are just two of the dinosaur jokes that will have you laughing and rolling on the floor until your stomach is, well, saurus. Additional features include a table of contents, informational sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a fun-facts section, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an...
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Learn about the sound of the letter T, as Ted and his brother Tim play games and soccer as well as go to school in Miss Topper's class. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of...
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Learn about the sound of the letter H, as Holly and Hank take advantage of a snowy day at home to build the perfect snowman. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
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Explains what magnets are and their properties; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different magnet concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers. Additional...
13) Baseball Jokes
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Why does it get hot after a baseball game? Because all the fans leave! What do you call a baseball player who throws a tantrum? A baseball brat! Any baseball fan is sure to hit a home run with this fun collection of jokes. There's nothing more delightful than the laughter of a child, and the Laughing Matters series will keep kids giggling for days! These colorful volumes are packed with kid-friendly jokes, and Patrick Girouard's whimsical illustrations...
14) Hospital Helper
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In this simple story belonging to the third level of Herbster Readers, Herbie Bear learns how to be a hospital volunteer--and meets some special people, too! The fun continues! Previous releases introduced young readers to the colorful world of Herbie Bear, a lovable youngster who's always ready for adventure--and always ready to learn! These new releases offer young readers a whole new set of Herbie adventures. As before, a read-aloud 'storytime'...
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Learn about the sound of the short E, as Erin and her new puppy Penny explore the neighborhood. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
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Explains what light and vision are; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different light and vision concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers. Additional...
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Explains what the water cycle is; describes the scientific method; and includes experiments testing different water cycle concepts. This series makes the scientific process lots of fun! Clear, step-by-step instructions let readers explore the world of science through well-crafted, hands-on experiments. Colorful photos, lively and informative illustrations, and easy-to-read text make the topics appealing and accessible to young readers. Additional...
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Learn about the sound of the hard C, as Carrie and her father make a cake and card for Carrie's mom's birthday. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!
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In this simple story belonging to the third level of Herbster Readers, Herbie Bear takes his first trip to the dentist and learns about x-rays, cavities, dental instruments, and of course, brushing and flossing. The fun continues! Previous releases introduced young readers to the colorful world of Herbie Bear, a lovable youngster who's always ready for adventure--and always ready to learn! These new releases offer young readers a whole new set of...
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Learn about the sound of short I, as Isabel plans what to bring on her family's big trip on a ship. The Sounds of Phonics series offers a fun way for new readers to master the sounds of the alphabet. Each book tells a simple, entertaining story that highlights a letter's sound. Controlled vocabulary, engaging text, and colorful illustrations help young readers learn individual sounds--and begin a lifelong love of reading!