Heather E Schwartz
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The Florida's Government: Power, Purpose, and People e-Book equips teachers with a stunning nonfiction reader focusing on Florida's government. Filled with vibrant images and primary source documents, this informational text exposes students to the different branches of government and so much more. Build valuable literacy skills and standards-aligned content knowledge with this e-Book that discusses history, civics, and other social studies topics....
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Explore the history of Tomochichi with this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. Tomochichi: A Chief and a Friend promotes social studies content literacy with this appropriately-leveled text and keeps students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This state history-driven biography connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
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Does nighttime give you the creeps? Do shadows make you jump with fright? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of the dark and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of the dark.
84) Go Geocaching!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Have you always wanted to search for secret treasure? Try geocaching! You can get outside and search for hidden treasure in your very own neighborhood. Learn about geocaching around the world, the supplies you'll need, and the fun that awaits you in this exciting activity!
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Introduce students to Florida's past with this informational text that profiles the life of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. This state standards-aligned e-Book will fascinate students with vibrant primary source documents that focus on the author's life in rural Florida. Build literacy skills and content knowledge with this nonfiction reader that explores state standards-aligned social studies topics – from history to economics. Designed purposefully...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Enjoy calm waters and a warm, sunny day on a paddleboard! Readers will learn about the skills and equipment they need to go paddleboarding. Find out important safety rules and ways to protect the environment, all while having fun experiencing this outdoor activity!
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Lexi is so over seventh grade. She's stuck in a remedial gym class with other overweight students. She's also stumped for ideas for a playwriting contest. Then life gets even worse, when some girls find her diary and begin quoting from it. But then, maybe having her writing quoted to her isn't such a bad thing after all. This 32-page realistic fiction book will capture the interest of reluctant and struggling readers with hi-lo text. It features full-color...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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You may know that Rebel Wilson cracks fans up in Pitch Perfect and other hilarious big-screen comedies. But did you know that she: • grew up traveling to dog shows every weekend with her parents, who worked as professional dog handlers? • was really shy as a teen and took acting classes to help build up her confidence? • earned a law degree and could practice law if she weren't already working as an actress? Want to know more about the life...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Ketanji Brown Jackson's journey to the US Supreme Court included service as a law clerk, attorney, federal public defender, and district judge. In 2022 she became the first Black woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. Learn more about her background, history of public service, nomination, and groundbreaking confirmation.
92) Mimicking Nature
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Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students...
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What does it mean to "think outside the box"? It means to challenge your usual way of thinking, and to develop your imagination. Thinking outside the box helps you come up with new solutions, solve problems, and invent new things. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the idea of creative thinking and the concept of "thinking outside the box." This high-interest title includes detailed photos, stimulating facts,...
94) Early Explorers
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Excite students as they learn about the Early Explorers during the Age of Discovery. This e-Book takes a look at some of these ambitious world travelers that have helped map the modern world – from the Vikings, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, to Amerigo Vespucci. Primary source materials offer a glimpse into the past as students immerse themselves with authentic maps, artifacts, and images from that era. Build literacy and subject content knowledge...
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Delight your students with this fascinating informational text that profiles the life of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune. Students will gain a deeper understanding for what life was like back then, as they use higher order thinking skills to analyze historical events more critically. Build content knowledge with this e-Book that discusses topics in the different strands of social studies. The Mary McLeod Bethune: Education and...
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From King Louis XVI to Naploean Bonaparte, readers will discover the incredible people, ideas, and battles that lived and occurred during the French Revolution. The captivating photos and images and compelling facts work in conjunction with the supportive text, glossary, and index to provide an engaging and exciting reading experience as children learn about the storming of the Bastille, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens, Robespierre,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Simone Biles discovered gymnastics on a chance day-care trip to a gym when she was six years old. Ten years later, she became the first Black woman to win the all-around world championship title. A two-time Olympian, Biles has won more world championship medals than any gymnast before her and has four official skills named after her. But Biles's fans celebrate her courage as much as her gravity-defying moves. She's spoken out about her abuse by USA...
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Do needles give you goosebumps? Does the flu shot send chills down your spine? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of shots, including flu shots and Covid vaccines, and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear about shots.