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This book describes how a ship was found with no crew aboard and people's theories about what might have happened. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

This book takes a look at the life of Apple Co-Founder and personal computer pioneer, Steve Jobs. The book is complete with photographs from Jobs' early life, simple text, and a timeline. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.

Who initiated the Stamp Act? What was included in the act? Why did the colonists oppose it? When reading this book, you will begin to understand the one of the reasons for the American Revolution. It is important that you take notes because later on, you will have to put the pieces together to understand the bigger picture behind the revolution. Grab a copy and start reading today.

They rounded out a trio of Texas teams when they joined the league in 1980. Along the way, the Dallas Mavericks have employed a number of international stars, including a forward from Germany who helped them become NBA champions. From the pioneers of the 1980s to the global superstars of today, get to know the players who made the Mavericks one of the NBA's top teams through the years.

Nicknamed the Keystone State for the pivotal role it played in colonial days, Pennsylvania has transformed itself from an industrial hub whose strength rested on coal mining and steel production to a state with a diversified economy that includes natural gas, manufacturing, agribusiness, tourism, and more. This book presents an engaging overview of the history, culture, people, and geography of Pennsylvania, from the urban centers of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to the rolling farmland of Pennsylvania Dutch country to the Pocono and Allegheny Mountains.

Discover the Seattle Seahawks' powerhouse players and biggest moments through exciting text and dynamic infographics.

This title will introduce little readers to the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Readers will gather basic, biographical information about Roosevelt through easy-to-read, simple text. They'll also love the historical photographs, the More Facts section, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Learn about Rebecca Lee Crumpler's fascinating life, the first African American woman to become a doctor in the United States, in the kids book Rebecca Lee Crumpler, part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Learn about Crumpler's early life and greatest accomplishments as an important African American leader in medicine.Storybook Features: - This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.- 24 pages with vibrant illustrations- Lexile 690LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a board book to teach the littlest readers about the United States and its origins. From Hello, World!, a bestselling nonfiction series for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.<BR><BR>Kids can learn all about the USA in this cheerful and informative board book—with super-simple facts about the history, geography, and government of our country. ("The president’s house is called the White House.")<BR><BR>Told in easy-to-understand terms alongside bright illustrations of the flag, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, voting day, a US map, and a landscape of mountains, deserts, prairies, forests, and oceans, this sturdy book makes learning easy for little ones and offers useful prompts to help adults engage with the reader on each page.<BR><BR>It's a perfect way to share America's past and present with your little ones during this important 250th anniversary year.<BR><BR>Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: <BR>Solar System • Weather • Backyard Bugs • Birds • Dinosaurs • My Body • How Do Apples Grow? • Ocean Life • Moon Landing • Pets • Arctic Animals • Construction Site • Rainforest Animals • Planet Earth • Reptiles • Cars and Trucks • Music • Baby Animals • On the Farm • Garden Time • Planes and Other Flying Machines • Rocks and Minerals • Snow • Let's Go Camping • School Day • Bedtime • From Seed to Pumpkin • Rockets and Other Space Machines • Baking • Soccer • USA

The Gateway Arch is an important symbol of growth and diversity in the United States. Let's go visit! Visiting U.S. Symbols: Gateway Arch invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol. This series introduces important U.S. symbols and their locations, exploring the history and significance of each in language that early readers can understand. Each book includes vibrant photos, glossary word callouts to matching images, and comprehension questions to engage the reader.

The Washington Monument is an important symbol of respect and gratitude in the United States. Let's go visit! Visiting U.S. Symbols: Washington Monument invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol. This series introduces important U.S. symbols and their locations, exploring the history and significance of each in language that early readers can understand. Each book includes vibrant photos, glossary word callouts to matching images, and comprehension questions to engage the reader.

The Washington Monument is an important symbol of respect and gratitude in the United States. Let's go visit! Visiting U.S. Symbols: Washington Monument invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol. This series introduces important U.S. symbols and their locations, exploring the history and significance of each in language that early readers can understand. Each book includes vibrant photos, glossary word callouts to matching images, and comprehension questions to engage the reader.

The first Thanksgiving was a celebration. The pilgrims were thankful for the harvest they planted. Find out what the pilgrims ate for the first Thanksgiving. Paired to the fiction title A Year of Fun.

Das gefährliche Seeungeheuer Was für ein Abenteuer: Henry, Emma, Gecko und Lou dürfen mit ihrer Klasse auf große Fahrt gehen. Doch kaum ist das Schulschiff Peggy in See gestochen, bricht das Chaos aus. Eine gewaltige Seeschlange greift das Schiff an, und die Kinder stranden mit ihrer Lehrerin auf einer einsamen Insel. Während sie auf Hilfe warten, finden sie heraus, dass dem Seeungeheuer ein Horn gestohlen wurde. Es soll seinem Träger besondere Kräfte verleihen und ihn unbesiegbar machen. Aber wer könnte es genommen haben? Und was hat das alles mit dem großen Piratentreffen zu tun, das gerade in Goldhafen stattfindet? Henry und seine Freunde stehen vor einigen Rätseln und müssen schnell Antworten finden, um die Krakeninsel zu retten...Die Krakeninsel 2. Achtung, Seeungeheuer!: Band 2 der Kinderbuchreihe voller Spannung, Abenteuer und Piratenpower - Die Krakeninsel in Gefahr: Eine packende Piraten-Geschichte für Kinder ab 5 Jahren mit vier Freunden, einem mächtigen Seeungeheuer und einer Prise Magie.- Starke Figuren: In der Abenteuergeschichte müssen Henry, Emma, Gecko und Lou das Rätsel um das verschwundene Horn einer Seeschlange lösen.- Mut und Zusammenhalt: Das Piraten-Kinderbuch erzählt eine spannende Geschichte über Freundschaft, Zusammenhalt und den Kampf von Gut gegen Böse.- Wunderschön ausgestattet: Die farbenfrohen Illustrationen von Lisa Forsch erwecken die exotische Inselwelt zum Leben.- Piratenstarker Lesestoff für die ganze Familie: Das Piraten-Buch zieht Kinder ab 5 Jahren und Erwachsene gleichermaßen in seinen Bann.

The first Thanksgiving was a celebration. The pilgrims were thankful for the harvest they planted. Find out what the pilgrims ate for the first Thanksgiving. Paired to the fiction title A Year of Fun.

Learn how it felt to live through the 9-11 attacks and how America changed - for better and worse - in the years that followed. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

Learn about the amazing accomplishments of literary critic, filmmaker, historian, and professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., that pioneered theories of African American literature using genealogy in the book Henry Louis Gates Jr.--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover the early life of Gates and how he became one of the most powerful academic voices in America.Storybook Features: - This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.- 24 pages with vibrant illustrations- Lexile 720LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!