M. J. York
1) Paul Bunyan
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"This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.
2) Pecos Bill
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"This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.
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Sure that the sky is falling, Chicken Little and her friends attempt to warn the king, but in the end are outsmarted by a hungry fox. Author/Illustrator biography Reviewed Good literature brings language to life and offers children new worlds of adventure, knowledge, and humor. The beloved tales in our Favorite Children's Stories collection have been cherished for hundreds of years, and now your students can enjoy them as well. Gathered from all over...
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The classic tale about three billy goats that outsmart a hungry troll. Author/Illustrator biography Reviewed Good literature brings language to life and offers children new worlds of adventure, knowledge, and humor. The beloved tales in our Favorite Children's Stories collection have been cherished for hundreds of years, and now your students can enjoy them as well. Gathered from all over the world, these tales have universal messages and lasting...
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Based on a real person, this tall tale tells the story of legendary nurseryman Johnny Appleseed and how he introduced apple trees to large parts of the United States. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.
8) Casey Jones
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Tells the exagerated tale of John Luther Jones, nicknamed Casey, an American railroad engineer who sacrificed himself to save everyone on his train from a terrible crash.
10) Human body
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Highlights fascinating facts about the human body, from the genes in our cells to the hairs on our heads. Learn about the number of bathtubs your saliva could fill, the evolutionary origins of goosebumps, the part of the body that doesn't need blood, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
11) Toads and frogs
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Explores the similarities between toads and frogs, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like skin texture, methods of reproduction, and winter survival methods can be used to identify these hopping amphibians. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.--...
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"Engage readers with the story of weather in spring. Readers are introduced to the changes warm spring weather brings for people, animals, and plants. Additional features include a table of contents, phonetic glossary, index, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun."--Amazon.com.
13) New York
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Describes the customs, people, and places of New York. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
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Explores the similarities between butterflies and moths, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like antennae shape, wing structure, and coloring can be used to identify these flying insects. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.--
16) Pennsylvania
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Describes the customs, people, and places of Pennsylvania. Maps and symbols are included to enrich the student's understanding of geography and state identity.
17) New Hampshire
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Introduces up-to-date information about the customs, people, and places of New Hampshire.
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Provides useful words, numbers, greetings, and phrases in Russian. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introduction to the basic grammatical rules of the language, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
Learn fun and useful words and phrases in different languages! Each book in the Foreign Language Basics series includes words and phrases in a language other than English, as well as the English translations...